Bethany is 15 years old and has just been diagnosed with bone cancer. Her parents are immunocompromised and in need of support.
Auckland
Bethany is 15 years old and has just been diagnosed with bone cancer.
Sometimes, the people who deserve help the most are reluctant to ask for it. That's the kind of family Bethany comes from.
In the past four years, this low-income home has been hit by a fire, a flood, and of course a worldwide pandemic. And now, cancer. The big "C".
Bethany's mum suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome, and her dad suffers from ulcerative colitis. For the past few years, something as simple as a trip to the supermarket can leave either one of Bethany's parents on '0% battery'.
Still, they don't ask for help. They just push through, dedicating every waking moment to ensuring their three daughters have all they need to flourish.
But now, Bethany's diagnosis has shattered everything. It seemed unconscionable just last week. She was drawing realistic still lifes on her iPad, training the family's puppy "Bravo", and stepping up to help her parents sustain a busy household on low battery.
But now, she's in hospital, in constant pain from a tumour on her left arm which has grown rapidly. We won't know for a week or two what her prognosis and treatment plan look like, but the outlook is scary to say the least.
She needs round-the-clock care, and her family need support in order to provide it.
But they won't ask for it.
Let's step up and show this family that there is a community behind them, supporting them, cheering for them.
Please give what you can to support Bethany, Kristy, Mike, Kaitlyn & Elliana.
I am Bethany's uncle. We met when she was about three hours old. Her mum Kristy Cammell is my sister.
- Income relief for Bethany's parents while they care for her.
- Hospital expenses (incl. parking which is $28 for 8 hours).
- Food, phone, and transportation costs.
- Childcare costs for Bethany's sisters.
- Things that will put a smile on Bethany's face.
Bethany’s Wish 🎨✨ 20 April 2025
Three weeks since finishing chemo, Bethany is finally getting her longest break from hospital since the earth-shattering diagnosis last July. Now we’ve had some great news: the Make-A-Wish Foundation is coming in May to bring her dream to life—converting half the family garage into an art studio!
Much to her delight, they will be building a custom-designed workstation of arts and crafts supplies together in one place, with a table where her family can also gather and create 🪄🎨
Btw, she’s started sharing her art as 'Bethany Scribbles' here: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574553777539
The family is now clearing the garage, sorting through decades of books, homeschool supplies and resources, making space for Bethany’s wish. Locals are welcome to come take what they want for a small koha.
But there’s a catch: things like paint, curtains, partitions and possibly even some structural work could make this studio space even more inviting, and some of these are (understandably) beyond the scope of what Make-A-Wish can offer.
This Givealittle page closes for good on 30 April. So... any donations in this final week will be put towards Bethany’s art studio. There’s no pressure—just gratitude. For those who want to support the Cammells’ next chapter: this is one way to do that.
Thank you for walking this road with us 🫶
Thank you so much for your donation and the help it will be for Bethany’s wish 🫶
Thanks so, so much for your support 🫶
Thank you so much for helping Bethany’s wish to come true, your support means so much to us! We can’t wait to show you the outcome, too 🫶
Thanks so much for your support, we deeply appreciate it 🫶
Thanks for the difference your gift has made, we so appreciate it 🫶
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