Fundraising auction for Jane Egerton's cancer treatment

Jane and her daughters

UPDATE:

From 1 November 2010 the government funded my cancer treatment, I no longer have to spend long hours finding ways of raising money for my medication and I can concentrate on having the best quality of life. I continue to response very effectively to the kidney cancer treatment, Sutent.

I would like to thank all the many businesses and individuals who have supported me through their generous donations to this auction.
Hi and welcome to my website, which has been set up as a means of seeking your support in my time of need...

But first, the background. In December 2003 I lost my kidney to cancer. Exactly five years later, I was told that the cancer had spread to several locations throughout my body.

Kidney cancer of this type does not respond well to traditional treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation. My only viable option is a targetted drug therapy, which is not subsidised by government or covered by my health insurance. So far I have responded very well to this drug but because of the cost I am obliged to fund raise.

I have every reason to live and this drug gives me the quality of life to enjoy my two beautiful daughters and many wonderful friends. It was friends and family who provided the inspiration for this 'on line auction' web site which gives you the opportunity to place a bid for an incredible range of New Zealand art and fashion, specialist services and leisure time in some of the loveliest parts of the South Island.

Hats by Jeannie

Because the medication is now funded any late purchases of 'Hats for Jane' are going toward a fund to purchase organic vegetables.

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