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Janet Lang, Teacher at Whangarei Girls' High School for 43 years, needs help with her cancer care costs.

  • Funeral Notice

      27 July 2024
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    Janet LANG Obituary

    LANG, Janet Anne. 12 August 1959 - 25 July 2024. Passed away in the loving company of her family and friends. Beloved wife of the late Neil. Cherished daughter of Neale and Anne Fairweather. Adored Mum of Brad and Adam, and mother-in-law of Clair. Amazing Grandma to Owen, Luka, Leo, Hudson, Miles, and Tessa. Loving sister of Tarynn and John. Loved niece, aunty, cousin, sister-in-law, friend, colleague, and teacher. A celebration of Janet's life will be held in the Manawahine Gym, Gate 2, Whangarei Girls' High School, Lupton Ave, on Friday, 2nd August 2024, at 1:00pm, followed by a private burial. In lieu of flowers, donations (in memory of Janet) to North Haven Hospice (www.northhavenhospice.org. nz) would be appreciated. Messages to 'The Lang Family', c/- PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei 0145.

    https://www.legacy.com/nz/obituaries/northernadvocate-nz/name/janet-lang-obituary?id=55701502

    https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/name/janet-lang-obituary?id=55697520

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  • Janet has passed away

      26 July 2024

    Hi all

    Our dear Janet passed away just after 1pm yesterday (Thursday 25th July).

    Her funeral notice will be published tomorrow in The Northern Advocate and The NZ Herald.

    This is part of the communications sent out today to the whanau of Whangarei Girls' High School by our principal Sonya Lockyer:

    "Whangārei Girls' High School has suffered a great loss.

    "Kua hinga he totara i te wao nui a Tane". A totara has fallen in the forest of Tane.

    Totara trees are known, not for their height but also their contribution to the forest. Janet Lang's contribution to WGHS has been gigantic and her loss is deeply felt.

    Janet Lang passed away yesterday afternoon. She was a student at Whangārei Girls' High School from 1974 to 1977 and has been a teacher at our school from 1983 to 2024. Janet was our Head of Commerce. Janet's funeral will be held in the Manawahine Gym at 1pm on Friday 2nd August. Whānau, community members and students are welcome to attend the funeral and are asked to wear bright colours, just as Janet always did."

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  • Hi everyone

      23 July 2024

    An update on Janet is that she came to North Haven Hospice yesterday and her medical team have advised that she is coming to the end of her journey.

    We thank you greatly for all your support, donations and kindness.

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    • 24/07/2024 by Maria

      Tēnā koe Janet. I do not have the words to express this moment. 14 years ago I had the pleasure of working with you as the Bell House Dean. May you rest peacefully in the korowai of your next journey knowing you are loved by many.

      Arohanui

      Maria Dunn

    • 25/07/2024 by Janna Dearnley

      Maria. I have just read this message to Janet. Thank you. Janna x

  • A message from Janet

      18 July 2024
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    Hi friends and supporters, thank you for your love, prayers, positive energy and financial support.

    Things have been a bit rough around the edges in June. I was feeling good and energised after my 3 treatments with Cetuximab when COVID hit for the third and worst time. Treatment had to be delayed 3 times and I ended up in hospital for numerous nights with an infection and reactions to antibiotics. Great news is I resumed Cetuximab treatment on 3rd July and am had my next treatment yesterday.

    Thank you so much for your love and support and great memories

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  • Page closing in 11 days

      17 July 2024

    Hi all.

    This page is set to close in 11 days. Thank you to the generous donations and thoughtful words from those that have donated so far. Thank you to those who are following this page and Janet's progress and to those that have shared this page.

    If I haven't already asked too much - it would be wonderful if you could do one final share of this page so we can reach as many people as possible who Janet has had impact. The page is set to close at 11:59pm on the 28th July.

    Thank you again and best wishes to you all.

    Janna

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  • Janet's progress...

      26 June 2024

    Janet has been doing really well on the unfunded drug Cetuximab.

    She has had more energy and been working full time and has been better than she has been since last year.

    Janet caught Covid which meant she had one of her treatments cancelled. She has then been in hospital with a blood infection. So a second treatment was cancelled, which has been disheartening.

    Janet got onto this infection quickly and is doing well. She is hoping to be released from hospital soon and to restart her treatment again on Wednesday 3rd July.

    Thank you all for the ongoing support.

    If you are able to share this page again, it would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you.

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  • An update

      23 May 2024

    This week Janet received her first payment from Give A Little. She was completely overwhelmed to see the money in her account and to know that her next treatment (next Wednesday) is paid for because of your kindness.

    Thank you everyone for donating, sharing this page, your words and caring. x

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  • The Northern Advocate

      15 May 2024
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    The article was printed in The Northern Advocate today. Thank you again to Brodie Stone do doing a lovely job.

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  • Update

      7 May 2024

    Janet started her treatment last Wednesday (Cetuximab) and all went well. She is feeling very blessed to be back on medication and is as positive as ever.

    Thank you all for your support. Please keep sharing this page. Thank you.

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  • A message from Janet...

      28 April 2024

    "I am extremely grateful and humbled by the support I have received and the beautiful comments and words of encouragement. The analysis that came back from the US has been very helpful to the oncology team. It has identified the unfunded drug Cetuximab as the best fit for me as it is not processed in the liver. I start treatment on Wednesday and am very hopeful for extra time. Thank you all again for your generosity."

    Funds raised on Givealittle will also be used to cover the costs of Cetuximab.

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