Young Mum diagnosed with stage 4 Melanoma Cancer
Kendall's Melanoma Battle - Fighting for her family
Christchurch, Canterbury
My older beautiful sister, Kendall, has been diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma cancer in January / February 2023.
She is 32 years old and has an incredible husband John-Henry. Together they have 2 beautiful children and a step son - 6 years old, 2 year old and 16 years old (almost 17 year old).
I want to help ease the financial burden and stress by helping to cover their everyday living costs, childcare, and allowing time off work for treatments, appointments, travel etc so she can focus on getting better.
She has been on immunotherapy treatment since March 2023. It has been reducing the cancer spots across her body.
There could be alternative unfunded treatment options. These start at 60k as a rough figure. Any donation, big or small is very appreciated.
Thank you from all of our family x
Holley Gray's involvement (page creator)
Kendall is my beautiful big sister ❤️
Use of funds
Travel costs, time off work, general living expenses (food, fuel, power etc), potential unfunded medications & treatments, including associated scans, consultations etc.
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Latest update
March update - get the tissues ready! Seriously! 6 April 2024
Hi. I won’t give up the fight- I’m continuing to fight! For more in depth update please refer to my FB page.
New spots of cancer have been found in my brain and tailbone.
Treatment options: whole head radiation or unfunded treatment. Also been kicked off the funded treatment.
Prognosis: Get the tissues ready now. I’ve been told unfortunately that I’ve only got months to live. Yes months. Not a year. Months.
Leaving work: It’s been a hard decision but I’ve also resigned from work as most of you are aware.I will miss my work whanau of 9 years.
Support: For those that what to help support you can do so by donating below. If you prefer my bank account - please refer to my FB. We are unsure what other support we need/require at this moment.
Shock: Please note that it’s only been under 1 week since we received this news. We are still in shock as I believe you will be as well reading this update. It’s very devastating news.
Easter Sunday Admission: I was admitted to hospital on Easter Sunday and discharged yesterday Friday 5th April. I was admitted due to severe back pain and vomiting I am experiencing. I think with the shock of the news my body reacted this way. I then completed a MRI scan for my back. They are unable to determine what is causing the severe back pain or the vomiting but know that I’m medicated for both.
Thank you: A continued thank you for everything you guys have done so far ! I! ❤️
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