Support for Will on his Cancer Journey
Please help this very deserving family by donating towards the cost of Will's cancer treatments and travel expenses.
Waikato
Will Hamilton is one of the best humans you will ever meet. He is always doing things for others, even when he has a lot going on himself, and he is the last person to ask for help for himself.
Will works as a Police Sergeant, and he has dedicated his life to serving the public. A few years ago he was involved in a terrifying and traumatic situation whereby he narrowly escaped the loss of his own life. For his brave actions he received a Commissioner's Commendation for showing professionalism and courage when confronted by an armed offender.
Will was recently diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (blood cancer) after a routine check up revealed abnormal blood results He is undergoing chemotherapy treatment, which includes an oral medication called Lenalidomide. This medication is not funded by the government at this stage of Will's treatment and the cost is approximately $1,000.00 per month.
Will is making frequent trips to Thames to see specialists there and receive treatment. This also necessitates him taking time off work in order to make this happen.
Will has an amazing partner Amber and they have a gorgeous son Jack. Amber and Jack mean the absolute world to Will and he wants to spend as much time as possible with his lovely family.
It is time for us all to extend the same kindness to Will and Amber that they so readily extend to others. Please give generously if you are able. Every bit truly helps.
Anna Megaffin's involvement (page creator)
Will is a dear friend who I feel privileged to know.
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Cancer treatments, travel expenses, other bills as needed.
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Difficult choices and a solid thank you to all 22 November 2024
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It’s taken a while to process the news and again this week another bunch of information and advice to digest. Confirmed relapse!
My appointment yesterday with my Specialist made it abundantly clear. There is two options; move to Aussie and start your life again there to have the funded drug Daratumamab for your best chance of survival or pay for private care here in New Zealand and self fund the drug. Including specialist fees, clinical fees and the drug itself, I am told by my specialist team this is around $175,000. A very real and recent figure that a person recently in my situation has paid.
Every day it frustrates me, frustrates my family, frustrates those who I share my story with, that in what we consider a developed country, we have to battle and suffer the consequences of bureaucracy, that is within a government department (Pharmac). Pharmac clearly lost its sense of strategic direction and mandate. Daratumumab has been in application and under consideration by Pharmac since 2017. Fast forward nearly 8 years and still no resolution.
Every time Pharmac is questioned on the matter, their moral obligation is fulfilled behind the guise of their media team. The same answer, the same tag line, same commercial strategy statement, just a different date at the top.
We believe it is time to expect some accountability and expect answers, real answers from real people. Most of all, we all expect results.
Less Hui more Doey!
Love from our fam
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