Join us in supporting Tristan through his cancer journey

$11,010 donated

Given by 114 generous donors in over a year

Tristan has been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer, being one of less than 300 worldwide to ever receive this diagnosis.

Manawatu / Whanganui

Less than 300 people worldwide have been diagnosed with a desmoplastic small round cell tumour, making it extremely rare. Unfortunately Tristan recently received this diagnosis and has immediately began a year-long chemotherapy treatment.

Deeply loved by his family and friends, this diagnosis is devastating to receive at 17 years old with many years left ahead for him to get the most out of life.

The funds that are gathered from this page are going towards supporting Tristan and family while taking time off work and travelling for cancer treatments, as well as avenues of healing for Tristan, and medications/natural health supplements to support his well-being through his journey ahead.

Tristan and his family are currently exploring all the possible options and these funds will help financially while they take time off work to assist Tristan in hospital throughout his chemotherapy.

If you have the means, Tristan, his family and friends would warmly appreciate any funds you could extend so that he is able to explore every pathway of healing that is available to him.

Olivia Murrell's involvement (page creator)

Tristan is my cousin.

Use of funds

Support for Tristan and family while taking time off work and travelling for cancer treatments, as well as medications/natural health supplements.

Funds will be paid to his mum Samantha

Latest update

Update on Tristan 27 July 2025

Hi everyone,

We wanted to keep you all in the loop with how Tristan is doing. Recently, the cancer has unfortunately shown some more growth. The last clinical trial drug was giving us hope and seemed to be working however the scans told a different story.

Tristan’s oncologist has started him on a new medication.

This new treatment is still very new for his type of cancer and there isn’t much research on how well it works for Tristan’s type of cancer. But we’re staying hopeful — the doctors believe it could help, and that hope means so much right now. The cost of the new treatment is a couple of dollars shy of $10,000 a month.

Tristan’s strength and positivity keep us all going. He’s fighting harder than ever, with so much courage and determination.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the love, support, and prayers. Every single message, donation, and thought helps more than words can say.

We’ll keep sharing updates as we go. Please keep believing with us.

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