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Luke's Fight Against Cancer - CDH1

  • Luke is officially stomach-less!

      25 June 2020
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    Yesterday, Luke went into surgery and came out without a stomach, and hopefully free of cancer!

    Today, Luke stood up! The physio has come to visit Luke and they stood him up and got him moving a little bit, it was hard work but all worth it!

    They will try to move Luke into a lazy boy tomorrow as this helps with recovery and then hopefully onto a ward when a bed becomes available.

    Luke has some numbness in his right arm which may be a stretched nerve from surgery but doctors are monitoring this regularly.

    Now that surgery is completed we are now into the journey of recovery where things still remain a bit uncertain and best case scenario Luke will still need 3-6 months off work. With finances tight and expenses still rolling in we are still fundraising to help us get through this tough time with one less worry, our finances.

    Any Koha to support Luke while we get through the rest of this time is greatly appreciated, nothing is too great or too small.

    We so kindly appreciate everything everyone has done for us so far. If you aren’t able to give a koha we would really appreciate a share of the Givealittle or Facebook page.

    https://www.facebook.com/lukesfightagainstcancer/

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  • The Latest on Luke

      30 May 2020
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    Luke recently was interviewed by the Dominion Post to talk about his experience with battling cancer through this recent COVID-19 crisis

    Check it out!

    https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/health/121637267/coronavirus-covid19-cancer-surgery-delay-meant-wellington-man-had-chemotherapy

    For regular updates on Luke's journey please feel free to follow this Facebook page 😁

    https://facebook.com/lukesfightagainstcancer

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  • COVID-19 - Luke in Self-isolation

      21 March 2020

    Kia Ora everyone

    Thank you so much for your kind and generous support for my brother

    With recent world events and the spread of COVID-19 On advice from the Ministry of Health, Luke and Amber have now decided that due to Luke's upcoming Cancer treatment and pre-existing Asthma & Diabetes, he needs to stop work and self-isolate immediately

    Luke's job as a security officer in the midst of Wellington's nightclub scene puts him at undue risk due of contracting COVID-19 due to the amount of public interaction he has on a daily basis.

    Luke needs to make sure that he is not exposed to this virus as if he does it could seriously effect him and potentially delay his life-saving cancer treatment

    This makes this Givealittle page even more essential.

    Can I ask you all to please share this around with your friends and family to get as much support for Luke and Amber

    Thank you all!

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