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Shave for Simon: Join the Fight Against Multiple Myeloma!

$3,240 donated
Given by 55 generous donors in around 3 months

This page is rallying support to help Simon, who is battling Multiple Myeloma.

Auckland

Join me in the fight against Multiple Myeloma by supporting Simon's battle for life-saving medication. I'm stepping up to make a bold statement: if we can raise $5,000 or beyond, I'll shave off my beloved beard!

Simon's courage in facing Multiple Myeloma inspires me and it should inspire you all. But the reality is, fighting this disease comes with significant burdens, especially when it comes to accessing essential treatments in New Zealand. Daratumumab is not funded in New Zealand and Pharmac have denied Simon's special consideration pleas. It will cost $220k for the first year, so every dollar we raise will directly contribute to Simon's medication, ensuring he can focus on what truly matters: his family and well-being. We have personally met this family and I want this dad to reach a couple of small goals in life of seeing his youngest start school and his oldest to get his license.

Your support means everything. Whether it's $5, $50, or $500, every contribution brings us closer to our goal and closer to shaving my beard off!

Together, let's rally around Simon and his family, showing him that he's not alone in this fight.

And remember, our support should not stop at $5,000—let's continue to show Simon and his family how much we care. How much can we raise together?

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The time has come  13 May 2024

So we didn't reach our goal of 5k but I will still go through with the challenge of "shaving for Simon"

I would just like to extend my gratitude to those that have donated to a great cause.

I'd like to invite Lisa Clarke to do the deed and those that want to can come along to witness the "Shearing of Shaun" a date will be confirmed. I'm the meantime if you are able to donate or please share the following link so we can make up the last of our goal of 5k

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/helpsimonfight

Cheers again and I'll make sure we update the $5.00 Drive To Keep Simon Alive facebook page when the deed is done.

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Latest donations

Pauline
Pauline on 18 Apr 2024
$25
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 16 Mar 2024
Every little bit helps.
$20
Shaun Brown

Thanks for your donation. It all helps for sure

Shaun Brown
Shane
Shane on 14 Mar 2024
$25
Shaun Brown

Cheers Shane. Appreciate it

Shaun Brown
Henry
Henry on 13 Mar 2024
Everyone helping a small amount will make a huge difference at the end. All the best wishes for the family.
$25
Shaun Brown

Cheers Henry, appreciate it

Shaun Brown
Dellwyn
Dellwyn on 11 Mar 2024
Look forward to seeing a chin I havent seen since you we younger ! Take it off ! Take it off! All the best to the family much love and strength for the battle ahead
$100
Shaun Brown

Thanks Dellwyn. Will look older when it grows back because it will be Grey. Hehehe

Shaun Brown

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This campaign started on 12 Feb 2024 and ended on 12 May 2024.