Helping George and his mum with his cancer fight.
Rallying around George and his mum during this unimaginable time.
Wellington
Twelve-year-old George and his mum have had their world turned upside down. After becoming suddenly and seriously unwell, George was rushed to hospital. At first, doctors suspected meningitis, but further tests showed that he has leukaemia. Not long after, George and his mum were transferred to Wellington hospitals ICU, ready for the lifeflight plane to fly them to Christchurch for an unknown amount period of time for treatment.
Before this, George was a healthy, happy pre-teen with a heart full of love and a sense of humour bigger than just about any twelve-year-old you’ll ever meet. Creative and easy-going, he adores going to Scouts, spending time with his dog, and playing games. George also has many younger friends who look up to him, admiring his fun, caring nature and incredible patience.
George’s mum is his rock. Despite living with a chronic illness herself, she has always been there for her son—supporting him, encouraging him, and making sure he could thrive as his full self. Both George and his mum are neurodivergent, which adds extra challenges to navigating hospital environments and stressful systems. With very little support around them, they now face this journey largely on their own, away from home.
George and his mum have always given their love and kindness freely to others. Now, they need a village to help hold them through this storm.
Any contribution—big or small—will make a huge difference to keeping them safe, supported, and focused on George’s fight ahead.
Ruth Taylor's involvement (page creator)
Friend and support person.
Use of funds
Covering travel, daily costs, and hospital support and advocacy for George and his mum, and giving George little comforts and activities to brighten his treatment journey.
Latest update
Update on George 17 January 2026
I can't really express how much all of the donations meant. They allowed me to meet our needs after we arrived in Christchurch from Wellington quite suddenly. We were also given comfort in the dark moments.
George is doing well now and is on a break from chemotherapy. He's huge and has a full head of hair. He's talking trying high school. He's also had his official ADHD and Autism disgnoses. :)
There were some mistakes made by the hospital in our transition home. This meant that there has been stress around getting my son to chemo, advocating for us at the hospital, etc. I am chronically ill and experienced a severe increase in pain while we were away. With the lack of support with practical tasks (despite the will of those around me, trying, but with disabilities of their own), I worked myself into burnout. My pain has been severe for some time.
This meant that I had to rely on the support of the beautiful people who were there for us in the really dark moments for too long. They've all left in a spectacular fashion.
I'm feeling really alone. Anyway, now I've broken my ankle, can't get pain relief, had to give up on the ED a second time as my doctor wanted me in a cast. Anyway, hurts, can someone please donate again so I can get an Uber and pay for after hours medical? 😭
Georgie has also been really keen on getting stronger again and as part of that, wants to go for scooter rides with hia doggo. He told me I should ask the Givealittle people for a scooter? 😆
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