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Our friend Jen - stage 4 breast cancer treatment for a single Mum and wildlife advocate.

$20,199 of $150,000 goal
Given by 106 generous donors in around 5 months

Fundraising for non- subsidised life lengthening treatment a wonderful friend and Mum.

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Last year, we celebrated Jen getting the all clear from a shocking breast cancer diagnosis. This year, Jen discovered that she now has stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, with secondary growths in her hip, lymph nodes, and chest wall.

Recently, after a trip back home to see her family in the states, Jen went back to hospital for some scans, and although her cancer has not spread - her chest tumour has grown. Unfortunately this means she must now begin a very expensive non subsidised treatment. approximately $150,000 is needed for this option.

Jen is a single mother, with family over the other side of the world in the states. We, her village, need to support her through her treatment and to provide legacy care for her boys.

This is a hand no one should ever be dealt, and as Jen begins her life lengthening treatment, she is immediately met with hurdles - hospital stays, infections, and reactions to medications. There are so many unknowns, but one thing we can do is help create funds to provide her some financial relief for her treatment, and to support Noah and Logan, her wonderful young boys to enjoy those moments and make beautiful memories with their gorgeous Mum.

Emma Matthews' involvement (page creator)

Jen is my friend. Our children have grown up together in Nelson, New Zealand.

Use of funds

Making lasting memories, making Jens home comfortable, cost of living travel costs and care for Jen, Logan, and Noah

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WOW  17 August 2026

Kia Ora Everyone - I just wanted to say to everyone who joined a MASSIVE donation effort last night - you are AMAZING. I have a post on my Facebook page (Emma Matthews) that is public and ready to share across social media. If you are able to share this, that would be incredible. If we can manage around $8000 OVERNIGHT - imagine what we can do in a few days!

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Latest donations

Aude
Aude 44 mins ago
Sending you lots of love.
$250
Derek
Derek 52 mins ago
Praying for you and your family!
$350
Emily
Emily 1 hour ago
$50
Matt
Matt 1 hour ago
Kia kaha
$200
Roy and Laurie Averill-Murray
Roy and Laurie Averill-Murray 1 hour ago
Thinking of you and your boys, Jen. We hope you can make many more beautiful memories with your boys, friends, and family.
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This campaign started on 6 Mar 2026 and ends on 6 Mar 2027.