Support Jodi through Cancer and Loss

$1,245 donated
Given by 16 generous donors in 11 days

Supporting Jodi through cancer and loss, so she can focus on healing and time with Summer without the added financial stress

Pukekohe, Auckland

Our girl Jodi has always been the one to show up for everyone else, no questions asked, no hesitation. Now its our turn to show up for her.

Jodi is now facing an incredibly difficult battle after being diagnosed with a very rare form of blood cancer, leukemic reticuloendotheliosis.

In the space of one heartbreaking week, she also lost her dad. While she is still trying to process that loss, she’s now facing a long road ahead of worsening symptoms, chemotherapy, and treatments that will take a real toll on her body and energy.

She’s doing her best to get through each day, with her daughter Summer right by her side, supporting her through it all. But the weight of everyday life doesn’t stop—cost of living, transport to appointments, and simply keeping food on the table is becoming overwhelming.

We’ve set up this Givealittle page to help take some of that pressure off, so Jodi can focus on what truly matters—her health, her healing, and time with her family.

Any support, big or small, would mean so much. If you’re not in a position to donate, sharing this page is just as appreciated.

Thank you for helping us wrap around Jodi with the love, care, and support she so freely gives to everyone else.

Genevieve Mankelow's involvement (page creator)

I’m a close friend of Jodi’s—we met through our daughters and connected instantly, like we’d known each other forever.

Use of funds

Donations will help cover travel to treatments, car repairs, basic living costs, and keeping nourishing food on the table for Jodi and Summer.

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Latest update

A huge thank you!  17 April 2026

Thank you all so much for the incredible love and support—you have truly blown us away. Jodi and I are feeling so grateful and honestly a bit overwhelmed (in the best way) by everyone’s kindness. Every donation, share, and message means more than we can put into words. It’s making a real difference already. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you ❤️

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Latest donations

Deanna and Jordan
Deanna and Jordan 4 hours ago
Sending our love from your neighbours over the fence x
$50
Raewyn
Raewyn 2 days ago
Lots of love Jodi from Raewyn Blakey and family
$150
Kiri
Kiri 2 days ago
Love you my oldest friend. Would love to be able to donate more , but please know I am sending you strength and am just a text away if you need me xx
$20
Sahara
Sahara 3 days ago
All our love babe xxx K, Hara, Rylan And Lily xxxx
$40
Dayna
Dayna 3 days ago
Beautiful Jodi, it's not much, but I hope it helps. Xx
$10

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Created by Genevieve Mankelow
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Paying to a verified bank account of Jodi Willis
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This campaign started on 7 Apr 2026 and ends on 7 Oct 2026.