Christmas is indeed a time of giving and one Riverhead family received the warmth of Graham McIntyre and the Mike Pero Foundation. On behalf of Mike Pero North West clients, a special Christmas gift of $2,000 was given to the Wilburn family so that Christmas could be an enjoyable occasion.
Shona Wilburn is mother to Blake (14) and Mackenzie (13), and wife to her beloved husband Sam. For six years Shona has bravely battled an incurable brain tumor.
There is a drug that her doctors feel could extend Shona's life expectancy but it is unfunded and without this drug, her time is very limited.
“Unfortunately my tumor is an aggressive Glioblastoma, however, there is hope, and a chance for me to have more precious time with my beautiful children” Wilburn said.
$84,000 needs to be raised for the first 10 fortnightly treatments, and following these treatments, the drug will be supplied for free as long as it continues to help.
“It's unbelievably frustrating to be living with something that you have been told is incurable, and yet a potential life preserver is available, just at an incredible cost.”
Wilburn has had three treatments to date and all of the signs have been very positive.
You too can make a difference this Christmas with Shona’s family and friends actively fundraising on http://givealittle.co.nz/cause/shona/fundraisers.
Enquiries - Graham McIntyre: 027 632 0421
Attached image: Graham McIntyre (left) and Stacey Milne (far right) presenting the donation to Shona and her family.
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