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Support 2 year old Magnus and his family fight his stage four cancer.

$64,768 of $250,000 goal
Given by 712 generous donors in 18 days

Please help us wrap around this family and give Magnus the opportunity to be the big brother that he deserves to be.

Wellington

Magnus is a super happy, bubbly 2 year old that is just about to become a big brother with a life time of dreams ahead of him, when last month his family was delivered the devastating news that he has a 9cm neuroblastoma growing from his right kidney area which has spread to other areas of his body.

This amazing family are now navigating the fact that their toddler has stage four neuroblastoma which is an aggressive and rare form of childhood cancer, 38% survival rate. There are only about 12-20 children diagnosed with this cancer in NZ every year. The most innovative treatments (e.g. Proton therapy) and some promising drugs are overseas and very expensive.

Treatments here in NZ include, intensive chemo, radiation therapy, stem cell transplants, surgery and immuno therapy. Generally all these treatments can have severe and long lasting side effects which can include hearing or vision loss, organ damage, or developing secondary cancers or leukemia at any time.

Magnus and his family would love to be able to explore overseas treatment options, buy products for Magnus that will enhance his comfort and recovery. As well as be able to fly their families that are all overseas over to support them throughout the treatments, and when their second baby joins the family in April 2025.

Please help us wrap around this family and give Magnus the opportunity to be the big brother that he deserves to be.

Bridget McBride's involvement (page creator)

We are the Childspace community that surround Magnus and his whānau.

Use of funds

The money will be used for products and treatments that will ease his pain and enhance his comfort throughout treatment. These include a dry suit (as he will need a Hickman line) this will allow him to enjoy waterplay safely, red light mat to support his healing, and other supplements that are proven to inhibit tumour growth. As well as looking into overseas options for expert neuroblastoma surgery and treatments that suggest a higher success outcome (page will be updated once decided).

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Latest update

Some amazing things up for auction  7 December 2024

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/search?member_listing=863510

We are so grateful to everyone for the support that has been pouring in for Magnus as he starts his journey. I know that he is in the thoughts and prayers of more people than we will ever know and that is amazing.

We have been been putting together an amazing fundraiser action over the last few weeks and have finally got some listed please take a look there are some real treats to be won. This weeks listing include a signed black caps jersey, Boomrock lunch for two, sky stadium membership and so much more! There will be more auctions put up over the coming weeks as well.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/search?member_listing=863510

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A Grandma
A Grandma 4 mins ago
Smash that tumour Magnus! 🥰
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Guest Donor 11 mins ago
$50
Cecilia
Cecilia 20 mins ago
$50
Chris
Chris 31 mins ago
$50
Christopher
Christopher 54 mins ago
$100

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This campaign started on 19 Nov 2024 and ends on 19 May 2025.