Sophie’s Singapore Lifeline
Please help Sophie and her family by donating towards the cost of groundbreaking CAR-T cancer treatment in Singapore
Christchurch, Canterbury
Our wonderful friend Sophie has been fighting Peripheral T-Cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (PTCL), a rare blood cancer that affects less than 4% of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma sufferers. A bruised rib sent Sophie to her GP in August 2023, and on the 12th of September, she was told she had cancer.
Since then, Sophie has had 10+ rounds of chemotherapy and two stem cell transplants, including one from a donor. Unfortunately, due to the aggressiveness of her Lymphoma, her cancer relapsed in August 2024.
Sophie's best option is a ground-breaking CAR-T cell therapy offered at the National University Hospital of Singapore. This treatment has been very successful in achieving remission for other blood cancer sufferers, however Soph and Koryn have been quoted $500,000 USD (approx. $880,000 NZD) for treatment, requiring up to a 6-month stay.
Sophie, 29, has dedicated her life to serving others. She is currently a Detective Constable in Christchurch. Her partner Koryn is also a Police Officer, and together they have given over 22 years of public service.
In the face of this unexpected diagnosis, Sophie has approached it with incredible determination and grace. From specialists to hospital cleaners, she thanks everyone with her beautiful smile and kind eyes—even on her toughest days.
If you know Koryn and Sophie, you’ll know they’re not ones to ask for help. Sharing this page is a big step for them. This is the toughest fight yet for Soph and her family. Funds will go towards the treatment regardless of whether the goal is reached. Every dollar helps, and they’re beyond grateful for any support you can give.
Caitlin Hewitt's involvement (page creator)
I've been a close friend of Sophie's Fiancée Koryn for over 30 years
Use of funds
All funds raised will be used to fund Sophie's CAR-T cell therapy at the National University Hospital of Singapore and any other expenses that come with receiving overseas treatment
Latest update
Mission Singapore Complete 3 September 2025
We have an exciting update to give you! After a 4 month long stay in Singapore, we are finally home! The best news? SOPHIE IS IN REMISSION!!
The results of her PET-CT scan from late August showed she has had a complete metabolic response to the treatments provided in Singapore.
It has been a heck of a journey, with a whole lot of ups and probably twice as many downs, but nearly 2 years to the day after being diagnosed with this terrible disease, Sophie has finally achieved a confirmed remission.
Sophie still has a long journey ahead. She still needs another donor stem cell transplant which is not for the faint hearted and comes with many risks. Thankfully, this can be completed in Christchurch.
Since being home, Sophie has had multiple trips back to Christchurch hospital with infections picked up in Singapore and other complications, however she is as positive as ever and ready to tackle the next challenge.
To everyone who shared our story, donated money, were a shoulder for us to cry on, laughed at our on-screen debuts or just talked us through some really hard moments, we are eternally grateful to you. We simply would not be here without you.
Here's to the next challenge.
Sophie and Koryn xx
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