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Wednesday 19th Feb On the 21st of March 2023, Zai was diagnosed with stage 4, high-risk Neuroblastoma. Since his diagnosis, he has undergone one of the most gruelling treatment protocols a child can endure. In the last 12 months Zai has had eight rounds of high-dose chemotherapy, two 8-hour surgeries to remove the primary tumour and another mass from his chest, a bone marrow transplant, 12 rounds of radiation, and is now going through 6 months of immunotherapies. Throughout his treatment, he has suffered horrible side effects through reduced eyesight, permanent hearing loss and he will be infertile. He has responded very well to treatment, but despite the success, the hard truth is that Neuroblastoma has a 50% relapse rate and if Zai relapses, his chances of survival plummet to just 5%. The good news is there is an amazing drug (DFMO, which is FDA-approved) available in America that has been proven to reduce the risk of relapse by 25%. The bad news is Australia won't be bringing this drug into the country for at least another 2 years. Until then Zai will have a 50/50 chance of relapsing and dying. This is a risk that no family should have to take. Zai has been accepted into an American Clinical trial of DFMO for relapse prevention in high-risk Neuroblastoma cases. He will be required to take these drugs for two years and will need to travel to the USA at least six times. He needs to start the American protocol within 60 days of completing his immunotherapy treatment. We expect this treatment phase to be completed in June 2024. Each trip to America will cause a huge financial stress as their family-run business will be closed and this is their only source of income. Anyone who knows this family knows they are the kindest, most generous human beings and asking for help would not be easy for them, this is why we are asking you for your support to give Zai the best chance of beating this deadly disease and living a full life cancer-free. Your generosity will be used to help cover the costs of medication, hospital expenses (scans, bone marrow aspirations, blood tests) Flights to the USA, Visa and accommodation while there and also used to help support their other two children who will sadly have to remain in Australia with other family members while their Mum, Dad and brother travel for treatment. Every donation big or small will make a huge impact! Thank-you ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Corne Van Der Walt
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Anonymous Donor
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Ga Pipe
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Behind The Bear
With love from the Behind the Bear supporters xoxo
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Richard And Kate Vines
With our very best wishes. Stay strong.
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Scott Bennett
Praying for Kai and the family!! 👊🏻👊🏻🫶🏼
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Carlo Mastroianni Chartered Accountant
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Anonymous Donor
Best wishes to you all.
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Andrew And Josie Stewart
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Sam And Phones Jones
G'day little champion. Here's hoping that the "powers that be" can show some common sense and compassion to help you and your families life be a bit better. Keep smiling mate, we're all behind ya.
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Anonymous Donor
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Anonymous Donor
Wishing you all the very best to get the treatment you need to live a happy healthy cancer free life. xx
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Anonymous Donor
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Kerryn Lamshed
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Tanja Djukic
Good Luck Zai! God bless, wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Anonymous Donor
God bless all of you on this journey.
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Anonymous Donor
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Darren Whalen
Keep up the fight little man. Heroes like you are give us all hope. :-)
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Michele Green
Praying for you.
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Anonymous Donor
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Jacinta Vincent
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Sandra Haynes
Sending much love to you & your family Zai xx
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Ale O
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Robert Cave
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Abdul Hannan
Lots of prayers for the brave Zai. I lost my dear hussain last year to cruel GBM But I want your Zai to beat it and be a hope for everyone living desease free!
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M S
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Jessica J
Hoping and praying for the best outcome for Zai and wishing you all strength through this difficult time.
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Bianca Coffey
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Anonymous Donor
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Rosalind Barrett
Hugs for your son Zai My little Lachlan lost his fight in 1982 at 2 yrs old , so happy to help your son in the fight of his life
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Anonymous Donor
Sending prayers 🙏
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Anonymous Donor
Thinking of you Zai
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Anonymous Donor
I have dealt with this both with me and my family...all you can do is just keep fighting...stay strong champ
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Anonymous Donor
May God bless you and your family Zai.
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Anonymous Donor
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Jarryde Paterson
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Anonymous Donor
You are such a brave and tough Mighty Boy!
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Anonymous Donor
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Anonymous Donor
Sending strength to you brave boy 🩵
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