Stand with Cheyne; Dealing with Motor Neurone at aged 36. One Step at a Time

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Given by 173 generous donors in one year

Help Cheyne fight Motor Neuron Disease. Your donation can make a difference in his battle. Every bit counts! 💙 #SupportCheyne”

Pukekohe, Auckland

Dear friends and kind-hearted supporters,

We are reaching out to you with a heartfelt plea to support Cheyne, a beloved member of our family and community, who has recently been diagnosed with a fast-acting motor neurone disease. At just 36 years old, Cheyne is facing an incredibly challenging time, and we are rallying together to help provide for his family during and after this difficult journey.

Cheyne is not only a devoted partner but also a soon-to-be father, with a newborn expected to arrive in January. As he battles this aggressive illness, our goal is to ensure that his family is taken care of and that they have the financial support they need to navigate the future.

Adding to the difficulty, Cheyne's family is in South Africa and unable to travel to New Zealand to be with him during this time. Despite these challenges, Cheyne remains hopeful and dreams of experiencing some of New Zealand's beautiful places, like the Milford Sounds, before his time comes to an end.

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a significant difference in their lives. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and support. Please join us in helping Cheyne and his family by donating and sharing this page with your network.

Thank you for your compassion and generosity.

Charlie GRANTHAM's involvement (page creator)

Cheyne is a friend and valued member of our workforce family.

Use of funds

08/11/2024 - Your generous donation will go towards daily expenses to provide Cheyne with the best possible care. Future financial security for his partner and their little girl and helping Cheyne fulfil his wish to visit some of NZ's great places.

15/09/2025 - We are now aiming to raise new funds to help move Cheyne out of the hospital and into a more comfortable environment where he can receive the full-time care he needs.

Latest update

Special note from Cheyne 11 December 2025

To friends present and past. This disease has attacked my body really quickly and every day you learn that yesterday was better than today it is a constant reminder that what you can do today will be impossible to do tomorrow. The worst part about it is that it doesn't just affect me but those close to me as well, you have no idea how it feels when people who are close to me look at me and I can see the hurt and pain in their eyes it is a surreal feeling and then reality slaps you in the face. This disease has taught me that every day counts and if you can do something today do it, cause tomorrow is not promised to us tomorrow is a gift. If you love your fellow brothers and sisters tell them you love them, there is nothing wrong with showing affection we are all beings and come from a place of love.

My health is not the best and my stubbornness attitude towards this disease i have already outlived the Drs assumptions, in saying that the reason for this message is to have the ability to say farewell to all you Good buggers. I love you I should of said it more.

This has been a deeply difficult decision, and on the 14th of December I will be saying goodbye. While I will miss my loved ones dearly, especially my little girl, I take comfort in knowing that I can give others a second chance at life. I am truly grateful for the life I’ve had and for all the people I’ve been fortunate enough to cross paths with. To all of you GC*s I love you all and wish you well for the future.

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