Tawhai Reti life saving treatment- Multiple Myeloma.

I am creating this Give a Little to help continue to support my brother in law and sister in law with their on-going stay in Australia as he receives life-saving treatment. As well as help to support their 4 children who have had to stay at home in Greymouth, NZ.

We all know how difficult day to day expenses can be, but imagine having to do so while in another country, without the ability to work to provide for your family.

These funds raised will help to continue everyday expenses and running of their household ( mortgage , insurances, and the care of their children ).

Tawhai was diagnosed with an incurable blood cancer called Multiple Myeloma in 2019 at the age of 29.

During this journey he has had 2 stem cell transplants and countless amounts of chemotherapy and management medication.

In 2025 Tawhai was told there were no longer any options available for his disease in NZ.

Tawhai alongside his wife Lani had to make the incredibly tough decision to leave their home, life and most importantly their children behind to receive life saving treatment. Tawhai and Lani are the strongest people I know, being away from there beautiful children breaks my heart. Though it must be done to give him extra time.

Tawhai and Lani have worked very hard to try and be advocates for people with Multiple Myeloma and share their journey publicly to spread awareness in hope for change in current processes and availability for much needed treatment not just for Tawhai but for all effected by this disease.