Dry May for Olivia

$915 donated
Given by 39 generous donors in 4 weeks

No drinking for a month to fundraise for my beautiful friend who is battling cancer.

Auckland

My name is Amelia Penney and for the month of May, I will stay sober to raise money for my beautiful friend Olivia Fryer. This won't be easy for me but life's not been so easy on Liv so I take this challenge as an opportunity to help her and her family.

Please note Liv passed away on the night of the 6th May. Please see my most recent update for more information.

Liv is 23 years old, and suffering from a rare condition called Succinate Dehydrogenase Deficient Renal Cell Carcinoma or SDHB-RCC, which promotes the growth of cancer in her body. She is battling really aggressive tumors and the treatment hasn't worked out well, so firstly you can help me by sending all your positive vibes her way, and secondly by sponsoring me!

For those of you who know me, you'll know that a month without a drink is gonna be a fair challenge. But I take this challenge knowing I'll be helping my friend Liv and her family through this tough time.

Please give generously, it'll motivate me to keep my paws off the Pinot, and more importantly, it'll help Liv.

Amelia Penney's involvement (page creator)

I'm involved because I want to use my challenge of going a month sober to benefit my friend and her family.

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Latest update

SAD NEWS :(  8 May 2017

Struggling to find the words, and am really sad to say that Olivia passed away on Friday night. She was surrounded by her loved ones and finally got the freedom she so deserved from this horrible disease. Sending all my love to Louise and Michele, and all of Livs loved ones because I know there are so many people who loved this amazing woman. Another big thank you to everyone who donated to the givealittle. Im still going to continue the month without drinking in honor of my beautiful friend, and the money will now be going towards helping her family through this rough time. So if you havent already donated, you still can and it will still make a difference.

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 31 May 2017
$20
Ben scott
Ben scott on 31 May 2017
So proud of you for doing this! I hope this can help in some small way 😊 Xxx
$40
Leanne
Leanne on 31 May 2017
Private
Hazel
Hazel on 31 May 2017
Rest in peace beautiful Liv. Great thing you've done Amelia xxx
Private
Love and light
Love and light on 06 May 2017
$30

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This campaign started on 1 May 2017 and ended on 31 May 2017.