Support Su Gingles’ Cancer Treatment

Kia ora whānau, friends, and kind-hearted supporters,

We’re reaching out to ask for your support for our amazing mum, Suzanne “Su” Gingles — a trailblazing wahine from Whanganui and the first woman in the New Zealand Army to receive the Red Diamond.

In April 2024, Su was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. After trying several types of chemotherapy with no success — and devastating side effects — we found hope in a targeted medication called Sotorasib, which is based on her specific gene mutation. It has stopped the cancer from growing and even shown signs of improvement.

The challenge: Sotorasib is not funded in NZ and costs $11,500 per month. We’ve done all we can to support this treatment so far, but we now need help to continue giving Su the chance to live.

Su is humble and proud, and never imagined needing to ask for support — but your kindness will go directly toward her life-saving medication and give her more time to be with her whānau, mokopuna, and community.

Whether you can donate or share, we are so grateful for every bit of support. Thank you for standing with Su.