Please support Debbie's cancer journey in her time of need
Please help Debbie in her battle with a Malignant Spindle Cell Tumour (Angiosarcoma - liver cancer)
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We reach out to you with a heavy heart. Our dear Debbie has been diagnosed with a malignant Spindle Cell Tumour (Angiosarcoma), and the road ahead is fraught with uncertainty as she now starts a journey that requires much courage, resilience and love.
Sadly, the reality is deeply sobering for Debbie, Ange, Petra and Drew, as the long-term prognosis is not encouraging. The treatment will be difficult and given the unpredictable nature of her condition, this casts a dark shadow of worry over her future.
Yet, in the face of this daunting battle Debbie remains a beacon of strength, her spirit unwavering despite the significant challenges lying ahead. Yet she does not need to walk this path alone. Together, we can wrap her in a blanket of support and help Deb, Ange and the kids in any way we can.
Your contribution, no matter how big or small, can provide much needed relief during this terribly challenging time. Please, any donation is a gesture of love, solidarity and a visceral reminder that she’s surrounded by family, friends and a community who care deeply for her so they can focus on what truly matters – her health, and cherishing every moment together as a united team of 4!
As we all know, Deb and Ange are the first to roll up their sleeves and help others in challenging times, now it’s our turn to help her when she needs us most.
Thank you deeply for your compassion and unwavering support for Debbie, Ange, Petra and Drew in their time of need.
Brent Sheldrake's involvement (page creator)
We are the closest of friends, Deb and Ange took me in 25 years ago and cared for me in my own battle with cancer when I had to relocate to Hamilton for radiation.
Use of funds
The main focus is to support the family and allow them opportunities to come purposefully together as a family - maybe a holiday to create some special memories around her treatment
Latest update
Update from Deb (via Petra) 24 April 2024
I just wanted to give you a quick update. First thanks so very much for your generosity and love - words aren't enough!
By way of update, Mum has now completed 3 rounds of Chemotherapy. She is as positive as ever and finds happiness in everything she does. She loves spending her down time with friends and family who pop around. She says the people and company help her so much.
Her second round of chemotherapy wasn’t the smoothest of sailing, but we take each day as it comes.
When mum is feeling up to it, we spend a lot of family time together doing bucket list things. We recently had an awesome Helicopter trip to Waiheke, and set off to Fiji for a family holiday reminiscing our family holidays as young kids. Sitting around talking each others ears off, lots and lots of cuddles and snuggles. Mum is now having a week break between her treatment as she is half way through. Dad and her are going to send some well deserved time together in beautiful Queenstown.
Mum and Dad made their first trip back home to Whangamatā last week and hope to make it a more regular thing. So fingers crossed this can happen.
Grateful for all of the love and support we have all been shown. Although times are testing, and each day brings a new challenge your messages, notes, food deliveries and everything in between mean the absolute world to us and helps brighten our days.
Thank you all so very very much we appreciate everything you have done for us!
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