Little Bit of Bad Luck

$3,282 donated
Given by 33 generous donors in around 8 months

My brave mum hit with two types of cancer this year, her world has fallen apart. Stress levels will be eased with some financial help.

Auckland

My Name is Alanna and my beautiful mum Jennifer got diagnosed with Breast cancer this year in March.

The wonderful public health system got the bell rolling and plans in place for treatment to try and get rid of this horrible thing, whilst she was getting scanned for further diagnosis on her left breast they fell apon a spot sitting on her right lung at the top.

all plans for the breast cancer where halted and the plans to move forward with lung and hold off on the breast.

Long story short the positives are that they are both removed surgically, although not completely clear of the cancer and plans are still in place for chemo/treatments she has had a lucky break.

the bad side of this is that she is unable to work and provide for herself the neccesities of living daily life. Her stress levels are sky rocket and it kills me to see once an active life loving generous kind loving happy person is now struggling to see froward out of this because of financial struggle.

My mum has always her whole life put me first she has worked tirelessly to make sure i had what i needed and made sure she could give me what i wanted growing up because she wanted me to be happy and to experience as much as i could and be the best version of me.

Its now my turn to help my mum and to take away her stresses that are such a burden on her mind and in the way of her resting and hopefully making a full recovery. We have a full year ahead of chemo and treatment meaning mum will be unable to work a provide for herself and it kills me to see her like this and unfortunately i am not in the position financially to help as much as i would love to. so I am finally putting my pride aside and embarrassment and asking for help. I just want my mum to be happy again and to see the amazing opportunity she has been given to keep going with her life and live it to the fullest and the happiest.

Alanna Gillman's involvement (page creator)

I am involved because I am Jennifer's daughter and am trying to help as much as i can but am falling short on the money side of things which kills me as my mum has been so amazing throughout my life and as a solo mother has worked tiressly to make sure that i could do all the things i wanted to do growing up.

My mother put me first her whole life and now i want to do the same but i need some help to help her.

Use of funds

The funds will be used to help Jennifer with continuing normal life routines such as bill payments and groceries and just living life without the stresses that are involved not only with making a living but with having cancer and not being able to do the daily tasks one is used to i.e. vacuuming your house keeping it clean etc

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Latest donations

Thorpy Family
Thorpy Family on 01 Oct 2017
Wising your mum all the best Alana, thinking of you both x
$100
Jack Gillman
Jack Gillman on 23 Sep 2017
with Love X
$250
Alanna Gillman

Thank you so much Jack lots of love honestly so greatfull!! Xxx

Alanna Gillman
Kennedy
Kennedy on 21 Sep 2017
Wishing your Mum all the best!
$30
Alanna Gillman

Thank you so much Kennedy really appreciate your generosity! Lots of love from mum and I xx

Alanna Gillman
Mandy K
Mandy K on 21 Sep 2017
XXX
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Liz Andrew
Liz Andrew on 20 Sep 2017
All my best to you and your beautiful Mum, Alanna! Hang in there xx
$50

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This campaign started on 11 Sep 2017 and ended on 30 Apr 2018.