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Ohanas bone cancer journey

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3 year old Ohanas Bone cancer journey

Canterbury

Last week my sister in-laws world was shattered as she found out her 3 year old Ohana has bone cancer. They were flown up to Christchurch from Invercargil on Saturday and are staying in the Ronald McDonald house.

Ohana has had a biopsy done but results take 10 days. We are realizing they could be up here for an unknown amount of time. Gemma is separated from her 3 other kids and having just started a new job means she has no annual leave. This is an extremely scary and stressful time and it will be financially tough as well.

We would much appreciate any donations to help pay Gemmas bills while she is unable to work while caring for Ohana and would also love to be able to get her other kids up for a visit as she is missing them quite alot.

Katie Sykes' involvement (page creator)

Gemma is my sister in law, Ohana is my niece

Use of funds

Helping pay weekly bills and get Gemmas kids up for a visit

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