Our Beautiful Tessa

$12,625 of $10,000 goal
Given by 86 generous donors in 25 days

Tessa's fight for life against aggressive ovarian cancer

Northland

Tessa is a beautiful 30 year old lady from Whangarei, NZ. She is a loving wife to Callum and a doting mum to the gorgeous and happy boy, Archer (1.5yo).

In September 2024, unfortunately Tessa was unexpectedly diagnosed with stage 3 Ovarian Cancer which has spread throughout her body. At the moment, given Tessa’s pre-existing health conditions, the current plan is to remove what they can of the cancer in a few short weeks, however, this is not a curative approach.

This surgery is extremely complicated and is considered high risk, therefore, the surgery will be done in Auckland, separating Tess from her family.

To go forward with the surgery, Archer has been enrolled into daycare full time and Callum will manage day to day life her in Whangarei but will travel down often to Auckland to spend time with Tessa while she tackles this next journey. Tessa’s mum has put her job on hold to take care of Tessa while in Auckland.

We are setting up this Givealittle page to help ease the financial stress of day to day living. Tessa’s family will be relying on one income throughout this journey and with the extra costs now involved and a lot of travelling to and from Auckland, any donations will be extremely helpful.

Alana Annas' involvement (page creator)

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Use of funds

Day to day living (mortgage and food costs), travelling cost to and from Auckland, hotel payments while in Auckland

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Latest donations

Reece Plumbing
Reece Plumbing on 15 Nov 2024
We're thinking of you guys during this difficult time. Love and support from everyone in branch.
$1,000
Paul & Wendy
Paul & Wendy on 08 Nov 2024
$50
Teuila
Teuila on 07 Nov 2024
$20
Northland Plumbing & Gas Ltd
Northland Plumbing & Gas Ltd on 06 Nov 2024
Sending Love and Support to Tessa, Callum & Archer at this really challenging time .
Private
Kahu & Manaia Smith
Kahu & Manaia Smith on 05 Nov 2024
Kia kaha Tessa!
$100

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This campaign started on 23 Oct 2024 and ended on 17 Nov 2024.