Nanni Noels needs us e te whānau!
A place to support Noels as she can walk out of this cancer journey!
Annesbrook, Nelson
If you know Noels, you know she is the one who is always there for everyone else. A devoted mum, loving wife, proud nanni, passionate teacher, and sports lover, she has spent her life giving her time, energy, and heart to others. Over the past eight months, Noels has been bravely going through a healing journey with multiple myeloma, facing relentless treatment with incredible strength and positivity.
Sadly, the treatment giving her the best chance is not funded in New Zealand (it is govt funded in 47 other countries but not here). The most effective drug is Daratumumab and is administered in Chch at 10k per shot. Following a stem cell transplant in Feb (in chch for 6 weeks), the preferred treatment for the maintenance plan, will be Dara for a period of time.
After already spending some considerable retirement funds, right now, Kezza and Noels need the same kindness and support they have always so freely given.
Any help, big or small, will make a real difference and mean the world to the whānau.
Rebekah Shepard's involvement (page creator)
Noels is my mum. My supportive, fun, hard working, scarily determined mum!
Use of funds
The biggest cost if for the daratumumab treatment. This is close to 10k per dose (administered in Chch). This has been administered most weeks in 2025 and in 2026 will be monthly following a stem cell transplant.
Latest update
April update! 7 April 2026
Kia ora e te whānau,
A quick update from us!
8 month ago, Noels' light chain levels were at 10,653 due to multiple myeloma. 4,000 was the highest the specialist had ever seen! Today, they are back down to under 20 - 3.75! Truly amazing.
This turnaround has come from a journey through treatment in Christchurch, including a full stem cell transplant. There were some rough moments along the way, but the treatment has been successful, and we are all incredibly grateful.
Ephesians 3:20-21 - Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory!
Noels is now back home focusing on recovery and it's going really well.
Thank you to everyone who has supported through this — your kindness, encouragement, prayers and care have meant more than we can put into words.
Love Becks xx
Pic of 3/5 kids and the legend herself!
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