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That Brain Tumour Chick - Stacey Gardner

$19,850 donated
Given by 79 generous donors in 11 weeks

Stacey is an adored Mum of two kids & has Stage 4 terminal brain cancer - we want to support her whanau to care for her & the kids 💔

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Stacey is an amazing solo Mum to her 2 gorgeous kids - Ada-Rhiane (8y) and Rocco (7y), an adored daughter, sister, friend, niece, cousin, teacher & so much more. 2 years ago their whole world was turned upside down when Stacey was diagnosed with a large Astrocytoma tumour in her brain. She had immediate surgery and heavy chemo & radiotherapy to try and get control of the cancer. This managed to stabilize the tumour and Stace and the kids were able to return to normal life for a while - but sadly not long enough.

Her tumour is now back and progressing fast 😔 The family have been rocked by her swift decline and Stace can no longer be on her own & care for her precious kids. Her parents, Robb & Robyn, have taken over full-time care of Stacey, & Ada & Rocco, and we want to help them anyway we can!

We have set up this Givealittle page to support & ease the pressure on this loving family as they face the weeks, and hopefully months, ahead. Their village wants to help, and this is one way we can. The funds raised will go towards Stacey's care (as there is minimal hospice support in the Rotorua district), support for the family & hopefully the chance for the kids to make some more memories with their adored Mum. Anything else will go towards Ada-Rhiane & Rocco's future.

Stacey is only 32years old and she had her whole life ahead of her, & to watch her kids grow - we are all devastated 💔

Stace - we love you and will ALWAYS be here supporting your incredible family XX

Melissa Stininato's involvement (page creator)

I am Stacey's cousin. We lost my Dad, Stacey's Uncle Tony to the same hideous cancer the day before Stacey was diagnosed 😭

Use of funds

Funds raised will go towards Stacey's care, support for the family & hopefully the chance for the kids to make some more memories with their adored Mum. Anything else will go towards Ada-Rhiane & Rocco's future.

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**Thank you so very much......  20 November 2024

On behalf of Stacey and her children, I'd like to express our heartfelt thanks for all your generous contributions and kind messages. Your kindness means the world to us and we are incredibly grateful for your support. Your generosity will make a significant impact in Stacey's care, and that of her young children.

We appreciate our 'village' and will never forget your thoughtfulness.

With love from Robb, Robyn and Michael Gardner

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Latest donations

The Coveys
The Coveys on 07 Jan 2025
With love,hugs and hope for all the Gardner family xx
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Elizabeth
Elizabeth on 11 Dec 2024
So sorry to learn of this from our friend Deb Covey
$80
Maxine
Maxine on 09 Dec 2024
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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 02 Dec 2024
$10
Stevie & Lucia
Stevie & Lucia on 27 Nov 2024
You’re an inspiration, Stacey. Sending our love to the whole family ❤️
$250

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Created by Melissa Stininato
Robyn Gardner's avatar
Paying to a verified bank account of Robyn Gardner on behalf of Stacey Gardner & her 2 kids - Ada-Rhiane & Rocco
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This campaign started on 12 Nov 2024 and ended on 31 Jan 2025.