Help me fight cancer!🎗
Fundraising campaign by
Christelle Van Van Schalkwyk
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ZAR19,381raised of R150,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
I am a 46 year old loving mother of two beautiful young ladies. I am a daughter, a sister, a wife and an aunt. I have a lot of loving friends and family. I have a great sense of humor and never fail to make someone smile. I love nature and supporting my kids and family wherever I can. I am a hard worker and put 150% into everything I do. I recently moved to KZN. A week ago, I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. 46?? All my dreams, all my aspirations, just gone. I'm scared, I'm scared for my kids, my husband and my mom. I fear leaving my loved ones behind and not being able to do everything i can to still support and love them. The most difficult concept to accept is that this isn't my fault and that I didn't do this to them. I know it isnt but it's how I feel. I watch their pain and blame myself, I watch how they care for me relentlessly and I blame myself for taking their time, their energy. I fail to comprehend it all. I am currently in a lot of pain and I get tired very quickly, but my family and friends are giving me the strength to fight this cancer! I still have a lot to teach my kids and a lifetime of love to give everyone around me.
I have a lot of faith that God will put his healing hands on me and that my family and with the support of everyone around me, I am and will fight to live.
I am currently on pain medication to manage my pain in order to get much needed rest, both for me and my family who are constantly taking care of me 24 hours a day. I will start chemotherapy. All funds raised will go towards paying for my chemo, medication and regular blood tests to keep track of the tumour growth. I have no medical aid and I will have to make regular visits to my oncologist.
I must fight this cancer, I must have more time with my family, I can't accept that this is the end for me. I know my place in this world, I know where I fit in, in these people's lives, I cannot give up. I cannot accept that I am no longer able to support my kids, my husband, my mom.
I taught my girls to be beautiful, strong, independent young woman, but I never, ever thought to teach them to live without me, especially just as they've stared their own lives.
Any donations would be greatly appreciated, as mentioned, this will go towards all my treatment and journey to life.
Organizer
- Christelle Van Van Schalkwyk
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Tracy Smail
- Donated on Apr 08, 2020
Thinking of you Barbs. Lots of love Tracy & Tyler 💗
- Mike Strydom
- Donated on Apr 08, 2020
Lots of love and best wishes ❤️ Mike Xxx
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Donors & Comments
- Jordan Macdonald
- Donated on Apr 17, 2020
Stay strong and keep positive, we can fight this together as a family! Lots of love, Jord xoxo
- Tracy Smail
- Donated on Apr 08, 2020
Thinking of you Barbs. Lots of love Tracy & Tyler 💗
- Mike Strydom
- Donated on Apr 08, 2020
Lots of love and best wishes ❤️ Mike Xxx
- Linda Bartleson
- Donated on Apr 07, 2020
Always in our thoughts, sending love ❤️ And hugs to you all ❤️ Linda and Travis xxx❤️❤️❤️
- Linda Bartleson
- Donated on Apr 07, 2020
Sending love and prayers ❤️ Gramps
- Lesley Strydom
- Donated on Apr 07, 2020
Lots of love to you all ❤️ Nan
- Courtney Bartleson
- Donated on Apr 06, 2020
Thinking of you all ❤️ Courtney x
- Havana Strydom
- Donated on Apr 06, 2020
Behind you all the way Barbs, love you lots
- Inge Wasserfall
- Donated on Mar 22, 2020
I lost my Mom to Cancer 2 months ago and it completely shook my world. I needed her. I didn’t even think twice about donating to you because I want your kids and family to have you in their lives for as long as possible. I pray that God heals you and gives you the strength to fight this.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Mar 21, 2020
Stay strong and keep positive, we can fight this together as a family! Lots of love, Jord xoxo