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

$30,166 of $106,000 goal
Given by 76 generous donors in 4 days

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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Jimmy
Jimmy 1 hour ago
$500
Erin
Erin 16 hours ago
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Michael
Michael 16 hours ago
Good luck May
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Lisa
Lisa 18 hours ago
All the best ! Love your TikTok’s
$50
Jack & Jean
Jack & Jean 23 hours ago
$100

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