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Please Help support Ruby in Her Fight Against Recurring Ovarian Cancer

$18,450 of $50,000 goal
Given by 198 generous donors in 6 weeks

Please help fund Ruby's overseas treatments for ovarian cancer

Paihia, Northland

I’m reaching out on behalf of my dear friend Ruby, a dedicated mother of three a loving wife, and local entrepreneur, who is bravely battling cancer. Ruby's journey has been incredibly challenging; She was pregnant when doctors discovered a tumor on her uterus that unfortunately burst before it was removed, leading to stage three ovarian cancer. This delay in diagnosis escalated her condition from a stage one tumor to stage three cancer, making her fight for her life with a newborn.

Ruby has endured multiple surgeries, surgical menopause, chemotherapy, and Avastin treatment, but unfortunately, those efforts were not successful. Now, she is facing a recurrence of this relentless disease and is preparing for a second round of treatment overseas.

Jules Jones' involvement (page creator)

I have known Ruby and her family for 20 years. They are devoted parents of three beautiful children. They are the kind of people that would give their clothes of their backs for anyone in need. It breaks my heart to see them go through this.

Use of funds

With limited options available in New Zealand, Ruby is travelling to Japan for life-saving procedures, which provides her the best chance for recovery. If the $50000 is not met funds will be used to pay for travel expenses to Japan.

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Dig Deeper  31 January 2025

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Catherine
Catherine 2 days ago
$50
Sarah & Brook
Sarah & Brook 5 days ago
With love from the McRae's xxxx
$500
Rach
Rach 6 days ago
Rubes, you are the kindest and best soul I know! (who else could get E to hug - IYKYN). Kia kaha and wishing you everything for Japan and your recovery xxxxx
$100
Fleur
Fleur on 02 Feb 2025
Love and Stregnth from the Comers 🩷
$60
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 01 Feb 2025
Sending love to you and your family!
$20

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This campaign started on 30 Dec 2024 and ends on 30 Mar 2025.