Stand With Hayley: A Brave Mum’s Cancer Fight

$16,172 donated
Given by 93 generous donors in around 4 months

Hayley lost her husband 5 years ago and now faces breast cancer while supporting her two daughters. She needs help.

Christchurch, Canterbury

Hayley, 43, has faced more than her fair share of life’s hardships.

Five years ago, Hayley’s world changed forever, when she lost the love of her life suddenly, to a heart attack . Overnight, she became the sole parent to her two young daughters, Maddy (8) Paige (5). Navigating unimaginable grief, Hayley did what only the bravest do—she carried on. She rebuilt a life filled with warmth, stability, and love for her girls.

But now, Hayley is facing her greatest challenge yet. She has been diagnosed with a large, aggressive breast cancer, Hayley is preparing for an overwhelming fight for her life.

As a creative, entrepreneur, and self-made business owner, she has always been the sole provider for her girls. But with intensive and costly treatment ahead, there will be a period where she simply won’t be able to work while her treatment is expected to exceed $100,000.

Her focus must now turn to her surgeries, treatments and healing. But the weight of owning a business, maintaining a household, caring for two young children, and battling a life-threatening illness is simply too much for one person to carry alone.

Please give what you can to help ease the financial burden during this incredibly difficult time.

Bobbie Howard's involvement (page creator)

I have known Hayley for going on 20 years. I've seen her begin her adult life, loose everything, rebuild it, and now this.

Use of funds

Cover essential living costs and treatment-related expenses so she can focus on what matters most: Getting well and being there for her daughters.

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Renae
Renae on 03 Jul 2025
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Juliet on 14 Jun 2025
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The Team at One Fine Day on 14 Jun 2025
Thinking of you and sending all our love and support xxx
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Marina
Marina on 12 Jun 2025
Kia kaha beautiful lady 💕💕
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The Donovan Family on 05 Jun 2025
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This campaign started on 18 May 2025 and ended on 18 Sep 2025.