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Support for CJ and Her Brave Fight Against Rare Cancer

$18,469 of $25,000 goal
Given by 354 generous donors in around 12 months

Support for CJ's amazing family!

Auckland

Hi everyone,

We’re fundraising for a beautiful young family whose lives were turned upside down just after Christmas. Their bright and bubbly 3-year-old daughter, CJ, was rushed to hospital with what was believed to be a simple infection. Within days, she was airlifted to Auckland and diagnosed with an extremely rare cancer — Pleuropulmonary Blastoma — so rare she is the only child being treated for it in New Zealand right now.

Since then, CJ has faced weekly chemotherapy, major surgery, and long hospital stays. She has shown incredible courage and strength far beyond her years. Her parents have been by her side every step of the way — juggling hospital life, sleepless nights, work, and family responsibilities under immense stress.

CJ still has many months of chemotherapy ahead, and this journey is far from over. We’re raising funds to help relieve the financial pressure — covering basic needs like food, bills, travel, and accommodation — so her parents can stay focused on what matters most: CJ’s care and recovery.

Every donation, no matter how small, makes a difference. Thank you so much for your kindness, support, and generosity.

Rebekah Smuts' involvement (page creator)

I have had the privilege of being friends with this amazing family and watching their beautiful daughter grow .

Use of funds

Assistamce for Bills, food, hospital trips and any extra care of treatment not funded CJ may need.

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Kid stuff  21 March 2026

Posted by: Hayley Woods

Cj is doing well. She is finally allowed to go to a daycare so we found one with loads of outdoor space and event farm animals.

Her hair is growing back which she loves.

And her next check up is in less than a month. That mean 6 months since her last chemo.

It’s such a joy to see her being able to do kid things.

She started back at swimming but it was getting a bit too much for her to cope with so we’ve had to push pause on that for a bit again.

Will update again after her next scan

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Latest donations

Georgia
Georgia on 08 Mar 2026
$11
Hayley Woods

Thank you Georgia

Hayley Woods
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 15 Feb 2026
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Hayley Woods

Thank you for your help

Hayley Woods
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 31 Dec 2025
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Hayley Woods

Thank you

Hayley Woods
Stefanie
Stefanie on 27 Dec 2025
Stay strong CJ. All the best.
$50
Hayley Woods

Thank you so much

Hayley Woods
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 29 Nov 2025
Private
Hayley Woods

Thank you

Hayley Woods

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This campaign started on 29 Apr 2025 and ends on 29 Apr 2026.