Smashing Ewing's Sarcoma - Brennan Miller

$9,240 of $30,000 goal
Given by 105 generous donors in around 3 months

The Miller family of Pukekohe have had the devastating news that their son Brennan's Ewing's Sarcoma (Bone Cancer) has recurred.

Pukekohe, Auckland

In November 2020 Brennan Miller was a happy healthy 15-year-old until he was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare and aggressive type of bone cancer.

In July this year, after surgeries, chemotherapy, and many other procedures, Michelle and Nigel received the news that Brennan was cancer free.

Late August, Brennan had become a little unwell, and was diagnosed initially with pneumonia & pleurisy, a lung specialist was brought in to do further tests because of Brennan's history. They were given the devastating news that the biopsy results showed positive for Ewing's Sarcoma located in the lining of his right lung with a pleural effusion. High Dose Chemo started Thursday 25th August which will run for 5 days every 3 weeks.

The family remain steadfast in their positive mindset that he will beat this thing, as does Brennan.

However, now Brennan is 17, he has been transferred to adults from starship, and the family is not entitled to the support they had previously. Nigel is Self Employed and has needed to take time off work to help with their two teenage girls, Kennedy & Zara. Michelle works full time, however, stays at the hospital with Brennan when he has his treatment so is unable to return to work at present.

Carolyn Payne's involvement (page creator)

Michelle and I are cousins, although she is more like a sister.

Use of funds

The money will be spent on Petrol, Car parking, Food and household expenses to assist the family while Michelle is on reduced work hours

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Latest update

Next steps   10 September 2022

Hi everyone,thanks so much for the donations so far. Brennan had a portacatch inserted on Thuraday ready for round 2 of chemo starting on 14th . It is a little uncomfortable but Brennan is taking it in his stride as he usually does .

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Latest donations

Shirley
Shirley on 23 Nov 2022
Thinking of you all.Best wishes.
$30
Karyn
Karyn on 14 Nov 2022
Sending much love, hugs and positive vibes to you guys💕 xx
$50
Carlie
Carlie on 11 Nov 2022
Thinking of you Brennan ❤️
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Tess
Tess on 09 Nov 2022
$20
Johnston Family
Johnston Family on 05 Nov 2022
You can beat the Brennan, love to you all
$50

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This campaign started on 2 Sep 2022 and ended on 2 Dec 2022.