Please help Karen in her fight to LIVE

$5,330 donated
Given by 35 generous donors in 21 days

Raising funds for Karen to help her pay for alternative treatments for cancer.

Auckland

In November 2025, Karen was diagnosed with Stage 4 high grade serous carcinoma of tubo-ovarian/ peritoneal origin.

After a brave fight, on

3 June, Karen received the exciting news that there was no evidence of metastatic or recurrent disease, something that was short lived.

In a cruel twist of fate, less than 2 months later, Karen found out her cancer had returned.

Karen has already started weekly chemo, initially for 18 weeks. Her oncologist has given her months to short years.

But Karen is a fighter and won’t give up. She is willing to try anything. However this comes at a huge cost. Immunotherapy alone is $100,000 a year. She is also undertaking alternative treatments again at huge cost.

Karen wants to live- if you are able to spare anything to help her, this would be beyond appreciated. Unfortunately, survival means money in this cruel game.

Karen is so grateful for all the generous support she has received so far. She is so aware of everyone’s struggles with living costs and is incredibly grateful for any donation.

Let’s help Karen live!

Paula Weston's involvement (page creator)

Friend from high school

Use of funds

All money raised will be used to access immunotherapy (Keytruda), alternative treatments, cancer-related expenses (including tumour testing, vitamin infusions, light/frequency treatments, supplements and nutrition support) and palliative care.

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor 1 hour ago
$20
Jo
Jo 5 days ago
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Lillian
Lillian 5 days ago
Best wish recovery sooner
$100
Rita
Rita on 05 Sep 2026
Thinking of you. Keep fighting xxx
$50
Dianne
Dianne on 04 Sep 2026
Love you x
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This campaign started on 22 Aug 2026 and ends on 18 Aug 2027.