Please help save Chris' life and give him the chance to be here for his loving wife and children.

$92,815 of $90,000 goal
Given by 655 generous donors in around 3 months

Without the drug he needs, Chris has three months to live. The financial pressure to fund his care that will save his life is overwhelming.

Tomarata, Auckland

A genuine hardworking Kiwi battler, Chris has been given 3 months to live without unfunded treatment for his multiple myeloma which has recently morphed into an even more aggressive form of blood cancer urgently requiring treatment with the unfunded drug Daratzumab. This drug, which Chris' hematologist strongly believes will save him, is funded in 49 countries but not in NZ. It will cost $135,000. I am desperately appealing for your help - a donation no matter how small to go toward funding this drug and giving Chris a real chance to continue his life with his loving wife Anna, his beautiful daughter, Willa, and his three boys under the age of ten. Frantically selling assets, farm machinery etc, Chris is a hardworking, intelligent, kind, and knowledgeable fencer who contributes volumes to his family, friends, and community. For many years, Chris coached the local soccer teams, also Rippa rugby in the summer and he is a big part of the athletics community.  He is a dedicated fencer and his beautiful, big and most loyal huntaway, Benny, doesn't leave his side and of course like us all, does not wish to. Please find it in your heart to donate even a tiny amount.

Chris' mum who is 80+ years has lived in her home since the age of 18 and she will sell up and if necessary live in a caravan to help her boy. Anna, Chris's wife, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and suffered intense treatment, chemo, a dble mastectomy etc. Anna survived. With your help Chris will too.

Heather Cato's involvement (page creator)

Chris, a lifelong friend initially worked for me and my community for years. During this time, he and his gorgeous family became our friends, and I can 100% vouch for them. Chris is honest, hardworking and the mainstay of his truly deserving Kiwi family.

Use of funds

This appeal is to fund the life prolonging drug Daratzumab to treat Chris who has been diagnosed with PCL (plasma cell leukemia) to allow him to live.

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Latest update

Daratumumab is working!  6 June 2025

Posted by: Maurice Ahern

We can conclusively see that the Daratumumab is working. Chris' haematologist is very pleased with the results of the most recent blood test, which shows that he is very close to being in remission. This is absolutely fantastic news and we are all incredibly relieved. Long may it last! Thoughts and prayers appreciated immensely.

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 25 Jun 2025
Hope you are getting the help you need Chris... X
$50
Angelique
Angelique on 27 May 2025
$100
Maurice Ahern

Thanks so much! We are so incredibly grateful for all of this. Chris, Anna and family x

Maurice Ahern
Andrew Vincent
Andrew Vincent on 26 May 2025
$50
Maurice Ahern

Thanks so much! We are so incredibly grateful for all of this. Chris, Anna and family x

Maurice Ahern
Michele
Michele on 24 May 2025
$200
Maurice Ahern

Thanks so much! We are so incredibly grateful for all of this. Chris, Anna and family x

Maurice Ahern
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 23 May 2025
Much love and support!
$50
Maurice Ahern

Thanks so much! We are so incredibly grateful for all of this. Chris, Anna and family x

Maurice Ahern

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This campaign started on 25 Apr 2025 and ended on 25 Jul 2025.