Support for Mike, Annie and Millie during his battle with brain cancer
Help them pay for unfunded anti-cancer treatment
Auckland
Four weeks ago, Mike was diagnosed with advanced, aggressive brain cancer for which he has had surgery, commenced chemotherapy and is about to start radiotherapy. This has devastated Mike, his wife Annie, their families, friends and colleagues. Presently, there is enormous uncertainty surrounding Mike’s prognosis and future.
By contrast, six months ago, Mike and Annie welcomed their beautiful daughter Millie into the world. This was a highlight of their lives and Millie continues to bring them constant joy and delight during this difficult and uncertain time. Mike is a loving family man and loyal friend to many; all of whom will attest to his cheeky sense of humour and amazingly positive attitude. He has dedicated his young professional life to helping others.
As a consequence of Mike’s diagnosis, he has now had to stop work in order to undergo treatment. Annie is currently on maternity leave. They face the prospect of self-funding expensive unfunded anti-cancer medications to help control his cancer in order to have as much time with Annie and Millie as possible. Amidst coming to terms with this tragic reality, there is significant financial stress for their family.
Annie and Mike are not ones to ask for help, but they need our support more than ever. One way in which we can help their beautiful young family is to ease some of their financial challenges. If you can, we ask you to “Give a Little”.
Catherine Bennett's involvement (page creator)
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Use of funds
Primarily these funds will be used to pay for unfunded anti-cancer treatments including bevacizumab (Avastin), which Mike is commencing right away. Additional funds will be used to support their family financially during this extremely difficult time.
Latest update
Update 13 March 2023
It’s been a whirlwind few months for our little family. Mike stopped treatment and we focused on creating memories when he felt well.
Over the past few months, Mike has improved. His eyesight is still poor and he continues to wear a patch (he makes a great pirate), but his mobility has improved, as has his energy. After much thought, Mike restarted immunotherapy last week.
It’s been an absolute rollercoaster, but Mike has handled it like a champ with grace and dignity. We have experienced a lot of lows, and know there will be more to come in the future but right now we are riding this high, trying to create everlasting memories.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us over these last few months - it has not gone unnoticed and we feel so lucky to be surrounded by people who continue to show up.
Annie
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