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
Mike is my husband of 13 years and father to our two children, Patrick and Elaina (12 and 9)
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.
Thank you! 4 September 2026
We are completely blown away.
Thank you so much to every person who has donated, shared our page, sent us a message or supported us in any way. We honestly cannot put into words how much it means to our family. Your generosity has helped give us hope during an incredibly difficult time & reminded us just how many wonderful people we have around us.
A little update on Mike—all going to plan, he should begin Enhertu in around two weeks. This is the next step in his treatment, & the support we have received is helping make options like this possible.
We know there is still a long road ahead, but for now, we are feeling incredibly grateful. Please continue to share our story. A huge part of this for us is raising awareness & hopefully shining a light on how many people don’t have access to drugs that could make a significant difference to their treatment and hopefully we can be a part changing that for future New Zealanders.
We will continue to update you all.
Thank you—from all four of us. ❤️
Harriet, Mike, Patrick & Elaina x
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