Sophie’s Singapore Lifeline

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.