Fundraising for Laura who is fighting an aggressive, incurable astrocytoma Grade 4(possibly glioblastoma result pending).

$1,755 donated
Given by 31 generous donors in 21 hours

Help this family build memories

Oamaru, Otago

Living in Oamaru Laura is a much-loved wife to hubby Matt and the best Mum to Vittoria 8 and Luigi 5, much loved by her Italian family, NZ in laws and many, many friends all over the world.

The family's life was suddenly changed in Sept 2025, when Laura's right arm and leg stopped working suddenly whilst on holiday in Akaroa and she was flown to Christchurch where she spent nearly 2 months at Burwood hospital recovering and rehabilitating, learning to walk again.

Laura returned to Oamaru and has enjoyed spending time with family, friends and her 2 beloved cats.

Unfortunately, In March this year Laura noticed weakness in her right side, ending up in Christchurch hospital again.

After more tests, scans, an operation, a diagnosis was made, a brain tumour, aggressive and INCURABLE.

Laura is going to fight this with all she can fight with, to tame this beast and have more time with her family and friends.

So let's get together and help this wonderful family to be able to battle this and make memories without the monetary worries.

Every donation no matter how small will be truly appreciated by this lovely family.

Thank you so so much

Jill Mackenzie's involvement (page creator)

She was a most welcoming, helpful work mate when I 1st started at Oamaru hospital as an HCA and she was a Nurse and I had no idea what I was doing. Love ya Laura.

Use of funds

The money is to help with the costs of living, doing special things with the kids,

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Latest donations

Suzy
Suzy 6 mins ago
Hi Laura, thinking of you and your family as you take on this challenge!! ❤️
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Sime Family
Sime Family 22 mins ago
Sending love, strength, and comfort to you and your family. Thinking of you all.
$100
Juliet
Juliet 35 mins ago
❤️
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor 35 mins ago
$40
Lana
Lana 1 hour ago
From one Mama to another. May the smiling faces of your babies keep you going. One day at a time. You’ve got this.
$10
Jill Mackenzie

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Jill Mackenzie

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This campaign started on 12 Apr 2026 and ends on 31 May 2026.