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She Was Told She Has Nine Months to Live. Prognosis Rejected. She’s Choosing to Fight.

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Given by 175 generous donors in 6 weeks

Doctors have given her nine months to live. We reject this prognosis because our May doesn't accept limits easily.

Hamilton, Waikato

May is just 30 years old. She is a loving wife to Timmy and mum to two precious children— (2 and 3 yr), who are her entire world. Recently, our family’s lives were shattered when May was diagnosed with stage four aggressive cancer, which has metastasised to her stomach and ovaries.

There is hope despite the odds. She wants to fight—for herself, and most of all, for her babies. There is an immunotherapy treatment, Nivolumab but it is not funded and comes at a significant cost. This treatment could give May the chance at more time & memories with her children.

Since her diagnosis, May has followed an intense dietary and health protocol, pouring everything she has into giving her body a fighting chance. Against expectations, we have received hopeful unexpected news:

The cancer has not spread

The tumours in her ovaries reduced

This matters. It means her body is responding. Now there is a window.

If you can donate, you are giving a young mother a chance to survive.

If you can’t, we understand and ask that if you could please share because hope spreads through people.

We welcome you to our whānau/family! Please note donations are processed in NZD. Your bank will handle the currency conversion automatically but please be aware that this donation is coming from your heart and is not tax deductible.

Thank you for helping us to keep fighting.

Tia Pace's involvement (page creator)

If love alone could save our cousin, she would live forever. Give her the chance to continue being a mum, a wife, a sister, an aunty, a cousin, a granddaughter, a friend, a FORCE. Help us tear out this diagnosis and write a new chapter.

Use of funds

The Financial Barrier. This treatment is not publicly funded so 100% of donations will assist

1. The cost of the Immunotherapy.

2. Ongoing private medical and treatment expenses.

3. General support for May and her young family during this crisis.

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Latest update

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!   8 February 2026

We are beyond blown away by the love and support everyone has shown May. The generosity and kindness people have given so freely is a true reminder of how many incredible humans are out there. Our hope is that one day we can share a positive ending to this journey and, in turn, give back to others facing their own battles.

Asking for help is never easy, and May has never been someone to ask for anything—big or small. We are so deeply grateful not only for your donations of your hard-earned money, but also for every share, message, and act of encouragement along the way.

We are endlessly grateful for every dollar given, every prayer sent, and every moment of encouragement.This journey is far from over, but May is facing it with courage, strength, and determination.

This is a long fight, but May is determined to do everything in her power to beat this. We will provide another update during immunotherapy. Please continue to support this process in anyway you’re comfortable doing so.

Prognosis rejected.

Hope chosen.

Fight on. 💜

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"Tha Roy"
"Tha Roy" 18 hours ago
Focus on your fasting and discipline with your eating habits. You know what to do, you got this Maymay we're all behind you 113%❤️👍👌🤙
$200
Jessica
Jessica on 03 Mar 2026
Will keep it coming. Keep on fighting. You’ve got this and we’ve got you ❤️🫶🏼
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 27 Feb 2026
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Kōhatu & Amohia
Kōhatu & Amohia on 27 Feb 2026
$100
Zayne
Zayne on 27 Feb 2026
$50

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This campaign started on 30 Jan 2026 and ends on 30 Oct 2026.