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 organise support to be with 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.
We are the Childspace community that surround Magnus and his whānau.
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).
Merry Christmas and a heartfelt thank you! 25 December 2024
We wish everyone a lovely Christmas time and wanted to take the opportunity to express our deepest thanks to everyone who has and is supporting us through all of this in any shape or form! We appreciate you and your help so very much.
We are home for three days, Magnus' biggest wish came true! ☺️🥹
Watch until the end, our little warrior has a special message for you 💕
Lots of love
Magnus, Diana and Mario
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