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$7,175 donated
Given by 55 generous donors in over a year

I am fundraising for my continued treatment to fight terminal cancer.

Nelson / Tasman

Hello! My name is Babs and I am married to Mark. I have 4 children and nearly 8 grandchildren. In March 2019 I was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 cancer of the esophagus with metastases to my liver and lymph nodes. I was given four months to live. I was a suitable candidate for a drug called Herceptin which is widely used and funded in New Zealand but NOT for people with my type of cancer. I was advised to fund raise to make this happen.

I needed around $70,000 and raised over half. I cashed in my Kiwisaver account and family all over the globe have fundraised for me. You can see my previous page here: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/babs-cancer-treatment

Despite two brain tumors this year, surgery and radiation in Christchurch, I am still alive and receiving ongoing treatment as it is still working. My oncologist says this is remarkable!

I am also receiving complimentary treatments such as IV vitamin C and a range of reputable supplements.

THIS REGIME needs to continue and I am still paying for Herceptin every three weeks.

I need to fundraise on an ongoing basis for my treatment, as my life depends on it. I really want to continue living and see my children, grandchildren, parents and brothers in Europe and Australia again.

I depend on your generosity and compassion to make this happen.

With thanks and love, Babs

Use of funds

The funds will be used to pay for Herceptin infusions, prescription medicine, supplements and IV vitamin C.

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Medication 💊 supplies   24 July 2021

The new supply has arrived! $500 worth of life saving, cancer killing wonders. Thank you to all those generous people supporting me!

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Crazy Auntie
Crazy Auntie on 05 Oct 2021
London Marathon was 03/09 this year. This is for your 25th instead. See photo of the running postbox on Facebox,it wasnt me but was thinking of you.
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Kristin
Kristin on 17 Sep 2021
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Barbel (Babs) Roberts-Borchers

Hi Kristin. Just got notification of your generous donation. I’m so thankful and happy. Many thanks 🙏. Babs

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Lorna
Lorna on 27 Aug 2021
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$200
Barbel (Babs) Roberts-Borchers

Sweet Mouse. Thank you so very much for helping me stay alive! From Mummy xxxx

Barbel (Babs) Roberts-Borchers
Jan
Jan on 17 Aug 2021
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Barbel (Babs) Roberts-Borchers

Thank you so much for your very kind donation. I am so appreciative- sorry it took me a while to thank you. 🙏

Barbel (Babs) Roberts-Borchers
Mira and Chris
Mira and Chris on 09 Aug 2021
$150

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This campaign started on 17 Jul 2020 and ended on 21 Jan 2022.