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Our dearest Mary is facing every parent’s worst nightmare. On January 6th, Mary was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.

  • Update on treatment for Mary

      19 January 2026

    We wanted to share an important update. Yesterday we met with an incredible private oncologist who showed such kindness and compassion. He even opened his practice on a Sunday so Mary could be seen and begin treatment as soon as possible. That generosity has given us the hope we so desperately needed.

    Mary will be starting treatment this week and will be accessing everything available to her through private routes here in New Zealand. As she begins daily treatment, Mary will mostly be staying in Auckland, as the travel to and from Northland is too much while she focuses on treatment and rest.

    We cannot thank you enough for the love, kindness, and support you have shown Mary, Hayden, and their family. Your very generous donations are making this possible and are allowing Mary to focus fully on her treatment and family. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

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    • 20/01/2026 by Emily

      Thank you for the update. Sending all our love 💜 xxxx

  • Help us get to our goal of $200,000

      11 January 2026

    Hi everyone, whilst we don’t have details of costs and options for Mary, we do know some chemo is approximately $60,000 a round privately. Also, surgery overseas will be very expensive. Thank you so much for your huge generosity. Mary and Hayden are super grateful and every donation is giving Mary more hope xox

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