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Kerry’s story
Imagine being told you could have less than six months to live.
Mother-of-two Kerry was devastated when she heard those words.
After a recent diagnosis of colon cancer, further tests showed that the cancer had spread to her liver and was stage 4.
“When my oncologist told me, I couldn’t look at her. It’s like everything grinds to a halt and you’re like, am I still breathing?”
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Fortunately, surgery, treatment and her incredible resilience has meant Kerry’s still here more than three years on from her diagnosis. Her cancer is still terminal, and it has fuelled her determination to make the most of every second.
Kerry is focused on spending quality time with her partner and her two children, who are now in their early twenties.
“The hardest thing about all of this is the thought of not being there for your kids. That’s the ultimate.”
Kerry’s cancer treatment is a 3-hour drive away from her home. She was driving back and forth to appointments in a day, or paying for motels when she needed to stay longer.
Life stories like this are being played out every day for Kiwis who don’t live in our major cities. Long drives, exhausted bodies, financial pressure and time away from family.
Then Kerry was told about the Cancer Society Lodge, our free accommodation for patients who live far from treatment, which also provides nursing support in a safe, welcoming environment. It was a game-changer.
“It means I don’t have a huge trek or have to rely on others. The Lodge is such a fabulous facility…. I’m so grateful.”
None of our free support services for patients are possible without you. And for a limited time, all donations up to $25,000 will be matched, doubling your impact for families facing cancer. And don’t forget, if you donate before the end of the tax year on the 31st of March, you can claim one-third back this year.
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