Rhys's Cancer Fight Fund

$31,780 of $40,000 goal
Given by 109 generous donors in around 6 months

Support Rhys, show him that he is not alone in this fight. Your generosity can make a difference in his life and help him overcome Cancer!

Auckland

Rhys received the heartbreaking news in January that he has been diagnosed with cancer, a devastating blow that has left him reeling. But his struggles didn't end there, as he also discovered that the life-saving treatment (Vemurafenib & Cobimetinib) he desperately needs is not covered by funding for the next two years.

Since then, Rhys has been fighting an uphill battle, facing countless complications and enduring several close calls. Despite the physical and emotional toll this has taken on him, Rhys remains the embodiment of positivity and resilience, bravely confronting each obstacle with a smile on his face.

As Rhys continues to fight for his life, it's essential that we rally around him with not only emotional support but also financial assistance. By helping to fund the medication he needs, we can alleviate some of the financial burden and enable him to focus on his recovery fully.

Let's come together to support Rhys, showing him that he is not alone in this fight. Your generosity can make a difference in his life and help him to overcome this daunting challenge with renewed strength and hope

Sarah Bedwell's involvement (page creator)

Rhys is my Friend and work colleague.

Use of funds

The money raised will be used to help fund Rhys's Cancer treatment

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Latest update

Scan 2 update  16 August 2023

Posted by: Rhys McKay

Well the results are in and its another win for the good guys.

The main tumour has shrunk 25% to 8cm x 6cm.

While it is still a decent hunk of crap that has taken up home in my body its a lot smaller than the 20cm x 20cm mass when we started this journey.

The plan at this stage is to just keep smashing the tumours with the cocktail of medication until they are just small abnormalities on the CT Scan.

Fingers crossed we can achieve this.

There are some exciting times ahead and a planned trip for work across the pond is a highlight in the near future I'm really looking forward to.

Once again I cant thank everyone for the help and support on this journey.

Don't sweat the small stuff and enjoy life.

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Latest donations

Jo Matt & James
Jo Matt & James on 03 Sep 2023
$500
Rhys McKay

So very generous of you thank you very much

Rhys McKay
Trudy
Trudy on 16 Jul 2023
Sending positive vibes and energy your way Rhys xx
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Rhys McKay

Thanks Trudy Love to catch up soon

Rhys McKay
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 07 Jul 2023
$100
Rhys McKay

Thank you so much

Rhys McKay
Lucas
Lucas on 25 Jun 2023
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Rhys McKay

Thanks Lucas Great to see you the other day and hear of your Thailand Trip.

Rhys McKay
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 24 Jun 2023
Keep posting mate. Get well soon.
$500
Rhys McKay

Cheers Ian Thanks so much and hope to catch up soon

Rhys McKay

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This campaign started on 24 Mar 2023 and ended on 24 Sep 2023.