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Mike hasn’t given up, so neither will we. Help us get him to his next treatment.

$37,372 donated
Given by 249 generous donors in 21 days

Help us fund Mike's unfunded cancer treatment (T-DXd/Enhertu), giving him more precious time with his family.

Christchurch, Canterbury

Hi, I’m Harriet, Mike’s wife, & we are lucky to be parents to Patrick & Elaina (12 & 9)

Our life was busy in all the wonderfully ordinary ways: work, school, sport, & plans for the future. Overnight, that changed.

On 11 September 2025, Mike had a seizure affecting the right side of this body. We initially thought he had sciatica or similar. Instead, Mike was diagnosed with colon cancer that had spread to his lungs & brain.

Suddenly, Mike was struggling to walk, use his arm, text, couldn't work or manage everyday tasks.

Mike has since endured two brain tumour removals, a stent, a stoma, targeted & whole-brain radiation, plus countless tests & scans.

Now we face a new hurdle. Mike’s treatment, T-DXd will cost us approximately $17,000 a month. Further surgeries & treatments may also be unfunded which we will update as we can.

With incredible family support, we have done everything we can to keep Mike in treatment, but we cannot continue funding it alone.

We know there may not be a cure. But Mike is still here, still fighting & still has treatment options available. We want more timemore ordinary days, adventures, birthdays & memories.

Donations will go towards treatment, & keeping future opportunities open, including potential overseas options.

Mike has shown extraordinary determination. While he keeps fighting, so will we.

If you cannot donate, sharing our story would mean just as much.

Thank you for helping us give Mike the best chance we can.

With love,

Harriet, Mike, Patrick & Elaina x

Harriet Hrynkewycz's involvement (page creator)

Mike is my husband of 13 years and father to our two children, Patrick and Elaina (12 and 9)

Use of funds

Funds will help cover Mike’s unfunded cancer treatment, currently costing $17,000 a month, along with any unfunded surgeries including potential overseas treatment options. The current treatment is T-DXd/Enhertu & we are looking at Australian treatments.

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First Treatment done :)  17 September 2026

We wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has shared and donated already.

On Tuesday after a whirlwind Monday, Mike started his first infusion of Enhertu.

Normally it should only take 45 minutes max, but the first round is always longer to make sure he isn't have a reaction.

So far, so good. Mike's not experiencing any nausea (yet, hopefully that remains) and isn't too fatigued. It is early days in the cycle and he is on meds to help with that for a few days!

At this point , we are just grateful to start treatment.

This is a 3 weekly infusion, and we will have 3 rounds before any scans are done to see if is shrinks or stablises things.

Thank you again, and though we haven't messaged you all individually we are grateful for everything.

Please continue to share this page if you are able :)

All our love,

Harriet, Mike, Patrick and Elaina

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Marge
Marge 13 hours ago
$100
Lorraine
Lorraine 1 day ago
$50
Jenna
Jenna 2 days ago
Sending all our love and strength to you guys to keep fighting this! X
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Guest Donor 3 days ago
You got this!
$200
Nadine
Nadine 4 days ago
$100

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This campaign started on 1 Sep 2026 and ends on 1 Sep 2027.