Please help Nicola Petrie and her family x *BRAF Gene Mutation* 💔
Histology revealed a BRAF gene mutation. Resulting in a specific need for unfunded drugs - $70k - Cetuximab/Encorafenib 💔
Dunedin, Otago
On Monday the 22nd April 2024, Nicola and her family were given the shocking news, she had Bowel Cancer, that had spread to her liver. Within four hours, Nic, underwent surgery for five hours to remove the tumour in her bowel. Nic is currently recovering from this massive surgery.
Nic is 42 years old, with 3 young girls. They are 12, 8, and 4 years old. This has come as a huge shock, as she had very few symptoms. As we can all imagine, the next few days and months will be challenging. Andrew has written, "We don't know what the future holds for our family as yet. The next weeks are going to be long and challenging".
Funds will be allocated towards providing access to private health care (An initial consultation with a specialist at Mercy Hospital, an MRI, and any additional tests, and appointments required). Also access to complementary therapies (Massage, reiki, reflexology, integrated health, special dietary requirements, complementary treatments), and to pay any essential bills for their home.
If funds are required to go towards an unfunded treatments/drugs then we will update donors to let them know.
Our aim would be to raise funds to ease the financial pressure. And, to help the family with some things for Nic's direct benefit around the home.
Unfortunately, Nic did not have medical insurance.
Nic is one of life’s gems, she is a beautiful person, with the kindest heart. She is always so supportive and caring of others. Now is our chance to help her and her young family.
Nicky Clouston's involvement (page creator)
Nic is a dear friend of 27 years. We went to high school together.
Use of funds
The funds will be allocated towards providing access to private health care (initial consultation, MRI, any additional tests, and appointments required).
Also access to complementary therapies (such as massage, reiki, reflexology) and integrated health options to ease the burden of treatment, and to pay any essential bills for their home to support Nic.
As per the page update from 14/05/2024, funds will go towards the unfunded treatment Cetuximab Encorafenib
Latest update
Our beautiful Nic ❤️ 13 September 2025
A sad update… 💔
Nic passed away at 12:18am on Monday morning, after a courageous battle that began on April 21st, 2024.
Andrew has shared that the support their family has received from friends and people all around the world has been overwhelming.
Until her very last day, Nic cherished every visitor, every phone call, and every message from those she loved. Her radiant smile, quick wit, and sense of humour never faded — she was truly inspirational.
A beautiful soul, Nic’s love for her three girls — Renée, Zoe, and Greer — and for Andy, as well as her deep adoration for her parents, Christine and Kevin, and her love for her sister and brother - Megan and Kyle, shone brightly in her everyday life.
For those of us lucky enough to have known Nic, we will never forget her kind and generous heart.
Andrew has asked that any funds raised through Give A Little will go toward supporting Nic’s girls in the future.
A celebration was held yesterday for Nic, followed by a private cremation. It was so special, and fitting to hear from Nic’s family and friends - reminiscing of adventures, the fun, humour, kindness and love - that was Nic. She will leave a massive gap in my life, and I miss her so much already. 💔
Thank you to everyone that supported Nic, and her family through your donation to this page. Your kindness meant so much to Nic.
Thank you,
Nicky
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