Support for Greta and her family during Greta's battle with cancer

$60,680 donated
Given by 634 generous donors in one year

Help support Greta and her family during this extremely difficult time

Auckland

In 2020, Greta was diagnosed with breast cancer. Greta started chemotherapy which she endured for a year. In addition to this, she underwent multiple surgeries from 2020-2021, including a bilateral mastectomy and a bilateral oophorectomy. Despite the unrelenting fatigue, pain and symptoms associated with her treatment and recovery from surgeries, Greta continues to dedicate her life to caring for her family, friends and colleagues; always with a smile. Throughout her treatment, she has continued working and teaching gym classes.

This month, Greta has been given devastating news; the cancer has returned in her lungs and rib. She will focus on recommencing treatment; this time with uncertainty surrounding her prognosis. Greta is a generous, loving, and loyal friend to many; all of whom admire her resilient, authentic, and phenomenally positive outlook on life. Greta and Mark dedicate their lives to teaching their students with compassion and care. They are selfless, devoted parents to Olivia and Matthew, nurturing and investing their time and love into the extracurricular activities and sports that their children are involved in.

Greta and Mark always put others first and now they need our help during this unimaginable time. They face the overwhelming reality of self-funding expensive unfunded medication; pembrolizumab (Keytruda). One way to support this beautiful family is to alleviate the financial burden. Your generosity is hugely appreciated.

Hayleigh Niterl Matthews' involvement (page creator)

A close friend of Greta and Mark

Use of funds

Primarily these funds will be used to pay for the unfunded medication, pembrolizumab. Additional funds will be used to support their family financially during this difficult time.

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Latest update

Thomas Family Fundraiser   9 March 2023

Firstly, on behalf of Greta and Mark, I'd like to thank you all for your generous donations. Every donation reflects the incredible, supportive community we live in. Thank you all for taking the time to donate and write a message. We appreciate it so much.

Pakuranga United Rugby Club (PURC) is hosting a fundraiser to support Greta and her family. All funds raised will go to the Thomas family to help with Greta's fight against cancer. PURC would like to invite everyone to come along to enjoy a night out dancing. Dress up in your best '80s gear.

Date: Saturday 18th March.

The link is below for details of the location and ticket information

Https://www.sporty.co.nz/ViewForm/229728

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Latest donations

Jennifer Beckham and the Gals Raffle xx
Jennifer Beckham and the Gals Raffle xx on 06 Nov 2023
Sending lots of love and hugs Greta! Donation is from myself and some amazing ladies from a raffle xx
$100
your favourite and tallest student
your favourite and tallest student on 12 Aug 2023
Love you very much miss hope you’re keeping warm and have good company with you❤️❤️
$100
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Guest Donor on 09 Aug 2023
$20
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Guest Donor on 07 Aug 2023
$100
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Guest Donor on 06 Jul 2023
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Created by Hayleigh Niterl Matthews
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Paying to a verified bank account of Greta Thomas
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This campaign started on 29 Nov 2022 and ended on 29 Nov 2023.