Willy’s journey with Neuroblastoma

In February 2022 Willy (4 yrs) was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that mainly effects children under 5 years old. Very unfortunately this has also spread to his bones. Around 10 kids in New Zealand per year are diagnosed with this, and around half of them won’t have it spread (much less serious).

Willy is looking at at least a year of incredibly aggressive treatment, including chemo, surgery, radiation and stem cell therapy. This treatment will take place in Nelson and Christchurch hospitals with Willy’s parents Sarah and Jake taking turns to be with Willy during this time.

This is obviously a very upsetting and stressful time for Sarah and Jake. We have set up this give a little page to help provide Sarah and Jake some financial support while they take time off work to look after their precious little boy. In doing so we hope that any money raised may relieve a bit of the added pressure and stress from being off work and having to pay extra bills, such as flights and other expenses, while away from home. Any extra money raised we would love to use to buy Willy a few special presents to keep him entertained during what will be long hospital stays.

Sarah and Jake would like to acknowledge their immense gratitude to everyone who has reached out and offered support in so many ways and would like to thank everyone for being with them and supporting them on this journey.