Super Selbys and the Fight Against Cancer

$4,673 donated
Given by 59 generous donors in 5 weeks

Young Mum of 2 children recently diagnosed with cancer.

Auckland

This is my lovely friend Katia, her wonderful hardworking husband Josh, and her utterly gorgeous children Jasmine (aged 7) and Andre (aged 3). After more than 8 years together, Katia and Josh were married just 18 months ago. It was the happiest day of their lives.

Katia was very recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Katia is just 34. She went to the doctor numerous times requesting a mammogram, but she was told she was too young, and "it was probably nothing". She is now booked in for a double mastectomy for a very large tumour. They also suspect she may have ovarian cancer to, but are concentrating on the breast cancer for now.

Earlier this year, Katia's short term part time work contract ended. Josh is working all the hours that his work can give him, but it's very tough financially. Really tough. Josh will need to take unpaid time off work in order to help Katia recover from surgery in the days and weeks ahead.

Please, lets help Katia and Josh and her very young family get through this tough time. Every little helps.

Felicity Buche's involvement (page creator)

I am a friend of the Selby family, and I am aware of the huge amount of stress that this situation is putting the family under. I just wanted to help in any way that I could.

Use of funds

The funds raised will be used to enable Katia and her husband Josh to pay all the bills while Katia recovers from her surgery, and any further treatment required.

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Katia has had her surgery.   30 June 2017

Katia has now had her surgery. She is still recovering in hospital. The surgery went well, but there is still a very long road ahead. Katia and Josh would like to thank everyone who has donated to this page. Their gratitude and thankfulness has brought tears to their eyes. They have been absolutely overwhelmed at everyone's kindness, they thank you most sincerely for your good wishes and your generosity. But, we are not finished yet. Please continue to share the link to this GiveaLittle page on whatever social media platform you like to use. Let's keep going...... Best wishes to you all. From Katia, Josh and family.

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Brown Family Red Beach
Brown Family Red Beach on 05 Jul 2017
We don't know you personally but every little bit does help. Sending lots of love and prayers to your family from ours and hope you can feel the support From your community around you.
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Glenda low
Glenda low on 05 Jul 2017
$25
Colin Grieve
Colin Grieve on 05 Jul 2017
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Kirstin Hillman
Kirstin Hillman on 05 Jul 2017
Good luck girlfriend. Xx
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Neil
Neil on 05 Jul 2017
$5

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This page was created on 21 Jun 2017 and closed on 31 Jul 2017.