Stand in solidarity with 13 yr old Poppy as she fights aggressive cancer!
13-year-old Poppy fights cancer - let's stand in support with her and her Mum as they bravely battle and defy this disease.
Hamilton, Waikato
From a cheerful, animal-loving high schooler whose 1 big phobia was needles – in a shocking turn of events – to a courageous little battler in hospital, fighting a devastating diagnosis.
Poppy became suddenly seriously unwell on Monday 28th August 2023 & was urgently flown to Starship hospital early the next morning - only for her Mum (Chantel) & her to be looking at a chilling finding – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - a fast-growing cancer found in Poppy’s chest restricting her blood supply, causing a collapsed lung & eventually a massive life-threatening, 2-litre bleed, which she thankfully survived.
While still processing this upside-down news, Poppy & Chantel find themselves in a fight no one can prepare for. Poppy is bravely adjusting to multiple procedures & medical interventions, each carefully recorded on her growing string of CCF courage beads.
Please stand in solidarity with this tiny family of mum & daughter as they stay in an isolated treatment bubble, having had to suddenly uproot from living with Poppy's grandparents (Grandad is also sick with cancer) & stay in Auckland for treatment. Chantel is unable to work for the duration of this treatment journey. Their financial burden is heavy.
They are on frightening, emotional ground, but their outlook is gratitude & courage. They are graciously patient through long days in hospital-much waiting.
Please show them through our generous gifts that we stand with them in their time of need.
Thanks ahead for your wonderful help!
Joseph Martin's involvement (page creator)
I am a friend of Chantel (Poppy's Mum), and our daughters have shared some wonderful experiences as good friends since primary school. Pet-carer, Chantel, has given us fantastic advice and willing support as we have had our animals over the last few years.
Use of funds
This helps offset the loss of income that Poppy's Mum will experience as she cares for Poppy over the next 2 years, also the increased costs of living in another city with no local supports - clothing as Poppy has lost 6kg, petrol, carparking, groceries.
Latest update
Chest infection 1 May 2024
Thank you each deeply for your aroha, prayers and generosity. Chantel is so encouraged by this, especially for your prayers. A few days ago Poppy was transferred to Starship because of a diagnosed chest infection that has taken hold while her immunity is low. The medical team are working on identifying the bug through a scan and biopsy so that they can target it with the right medicine to treat effectively - please pray this can happen quickly and be eliminated. In that way she can get back on track with her chemo treatment which is currently on pause while this extra hurdle is dealt with. That's all - more update soon. Thank you all for being such a marvellous team around Poppy and Chantel. We are so thankful!
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