its_not_kates_time

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Raising funds for: Kate Malvenan
“I can do this on my own!” Kate said. And yes, Kate can. However, Kate Malvenan IS NOT going to go through this cancer journey financially on her own for a second time. We are ALL with her. In 2018, Kate was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, following a horrific marriage breakdown due to her husband's addiction to ICE. It’s known that emotions are stored in different organs of your body. Grief is held in the lungs. By the time of Kate’s diagnosis, the cancer had spread to her hips, ribs, shoulders, pelvis, liver, and spine. Given only a few months to live, Kate was offered only palliative care in Australia. She was told by doctors to go home and spend her precious remaining time with her then 2-year-old daughter, Annabelle, before her time would run out. As a single Mum, Kate knew she had to find a way to survive. The fight was on to find a cure. Enter: @hope4cancermexico. Through sheer hard work, tenacity and determination, Kate beat the odds and was No Evidence of Disease (NED) after 12 months of gruelling work and commitment. To document her incredible journey, Kate set up her Instagram account @its_not_kates_time. This has become a huge healing platform for tens of thousands of people faced with the enormity of their cancer battle to learn of a different way to heal. Fast forward, to 3 July 2023, just 2 weeks ago, devastatingly Kate was presented with round two of a new cancer challenge. Kate was diagnosed with returned tumours to both lungs, as well as to her brain and liver. After supporting literally thousands of cancer patients and their support teams, it’s now our turn to support Kate as she continues with the much-needed treatment at @ hope4cancermexico. Kate arrived in Mexico on 17 July and has begun intensive 10-hour days of treatment over the next 8 weeks, with world-class patient-centred integrative and alternative oncology to heal the mind, body, and soul. Kate’s unwavering love for Annabelle has her laser-focused on beating this again. Please join us in supporting Kate to fight to become NED again so that she and Annabelle can live a long and beautiful life they so deserve to share together. Donated funds will be used for Kate's treatment and ongoing wellness program. Any excess will be used to "PAY IT FORWARD" to those in need of @hope4cancermexico's holistic therapies. #wesupportyoukate #hope4cancermexico #itsnotkatestime #allwillbewell https://www.instagram.com/its_not_kates_time/ https://www.instagram.com/stories/hope4cancermexico/3153546486544114942/
Update
07 Sep 2023
It’s time to close our page and thank each and every 871 of you for your support and kind words. Here is a message from Kate and Annabelle. All Will Be Well. Helen x “As my time at @hope4cancer has now drawn to an end, it is important to me to also bring this funding page to closure. Collectively you have raised in excess of $70,000 for Annabelle & I. We truly could not be any more grateful for your incredible efforts in assisting to save my life, and allowing me to be a parent to my beautiful child for a very long time to come.! ‘My-Cause’ is paid out monthly and I’ll have one more instalment paid out which I’ll in-turn forward to the clinic. After this I’ll be funding the rest of my ongoing health challenge myself. My terminal illness paperwork has been accepted by my Super fund, meaning that I can draw out what’s left of my savings following my previous terminal diagnosis in 2019. With 90%+ of the cancer now gone - it’s time for me to return to Australia to continue my journey. This is where the real work begins for me; juggling the many solid roles of motherhood, business owner and cancer fighter. I’ve never been afraid of hard work and that’s exactly what’s ahead of me for the next few months… I will strongly continue on this health journey until I see the letters NED (No Evidence of Disease) on my medical report. With our Love and our Thanks once again, Kate & Annabelle x x x
Update
30 Aug 2023
We are on the countdown now for Kate’s return to Australia. Just 8 days left of treatment at Hope 4 Cancer where her daily routine has seen her receive a mind-blowing range of world class modalities including: Hydrogen Oxygen Helixor IV Artesunate IV Indiba Cerebrolysin IV Poly mva IV Light pads x 3 PMF Laser IV - 4 separate colours Nebuliser Rectal ozone Red light bed Full Body Hyperthermia Sunivera injections Helixor injections Emotional Therapy Nutritional Planning PDT+ With daily meals and juicing included. Her sole focus on her return is to continue as many therapies at home as she can. This will be a full-time commitment, and the reality is setting in on how to juggle Annabelle's schedule, her business Maison & Maison, household duties, juicing, cooking, walking the dog and time for nurturing a new romantic relationship. We all know if anyone can do it, Kate can, and we will welcome support through this journey. ' Thank you for continued kind words, energy and prayers that are foundational in her healing journey. Keep on smiling our brave warrior. #allwillbewell @its_not_kates_time
Update
16 Aug 2023
It has been a week since Annabelle and I landed in Cancun. Apologies for the lack of updates but it has been full on emotionally & physically in this heat (not ideal for this menopausal lass). Tears were flowing on their beautiful reunion and it was hard to prize them apart for the first 24 hours. Nearly as hard as having to take Belle away the next day while Kate remained laser focused on her treatment. Belle and I hired a car and saw a few sites: the airport, downtown Cancun and some not so pretty countryside. I will never get a job as a Tour Guide. However, it did the trick to get us to the weekend where Mummy and daughter could spend some quality beach time together. Watching their love and unwritten language with each other is something very special. Monday has hit us with the news, Kate is off today for the Brain MRI with results coming in on Thursday. She has been having all the feels around the uncertainty that is, but having her support network checking in on her constantly puts her in such high spirits. Thank you, thank you, thank you and if you could support through posting on your social media: Insta, Facebook, LinkedIn, to get the message out about the Fundraising Page it would be appreciated. So here's to having everything crossed for the best news on Thursday. You are all amazing and ALL WILL BE WELL. Helen x www.mycause.com.au/p/318597/its_not_kates_time
Update
05 Aug 2023
Quick update from this week: Kate had her port-a-cath inserted on Wednesday. and they were able to use it today, Friday, for her IV's. She is a little anxious about Belle seeing it, but we all know the apple doesn't fall far from the tree her, and Belle will be just fine. Especially with a Mummy cuddle. Belle and I take off on Tuesday and I caught up with her during the week. Many thanks for all the beautiful messages and travel goodies friends have kindly provided. She is really excited about the trip, and Kate assures me she is a seasoned traveler and äll will be well on the plane. If you follow along on Kate's Instagram @its_not_kate_time you will see that the funding page has been playing on her mind and wants, you to have full transparency over where funds will be used - not that any of us are at all concerned. She never ceases to amaze me with her vulnerability and genuine heart. Signing off for this week. Thanks again for all your support and positive messages. This time next week, Annabelle and I will be with Kate passing on hugs and laughs. Cheers Hx
Update
01 Aug 2023
Start of Week 3. Well, the veins held up for the first two weeks of IV’s and now Drs have taken Kate aside to say that realistically, these veins aren’t going to withstand the whole 8-week duration of treatment. The only option from here is to get a port-a-cath put in. This week Kate will get a port, it will be under a general anesthetic and shouldn’t take more than a few hours. Always looking for the positive in any situation, Kate has found one - she will now be able to run home IV’s again once back home in Australia ? Due to your support and generosity, this has all been made possible. An expensive exercise without the health care system we enjoy in Aus. Thank you for kind messages, positive energy and following Kate's journey on Instagram @its_not_kates_time. This time next week Annabelle and I will be boarding United Airlines to reunite our girls. Truly, thank you. Helen xx
Update
27 Jul 2023
Thank you for overwhelming support. Here at the clinic in Mexico I’m undergoing up to 10 hours of treatments, therapies and IV’s 6 days a week for the next 7 weeks. Sadly, most of these therapies simply aren’t accessible on Australian shores. These have been proven to save my life once before, I’m ready to prove that this can happen again. #ROUND2 @its_not_kates_time #allwillbewell
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Cohen Family
Fri, 8 Sep 2023
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Laurise Pretty
Thu, 7 Sep 2023
$ 50
You've got this Kate!!!
You've got this Kate!!!
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Anonymous
Thu, 7 Sep 2023
$ 5
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Rosie Martin
Thu, 7 Sep 2023
$ 10
I heard you on the deep. You are amazing. Heal well.
I heard you on the deep. You are amazing. Heal well.
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Mandy Jamieson
Wed, 6 Sep 2023
$ 20
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Vicki Allison
Wed, 6 Sep 2023
$ 100
You are amazIng and such a strong woman and great role model. I only just came across the news with your update. You are looking fabulous and glowing from the inside out! Go Kate!!!
You are amazIng and such a strong woman and great role model. I only just came across the news with your update. You are looking fabulous and glowing from the inside out! Go Kate!!!
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Emily
Wed, 6 Sep 2023
$ 10
You’re incredible! Sending all the positive vibes and love your way
You’re incredible! Sending all the positive vibes and love your way
$ 10
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Claire Newnham
Wed, 6 Sep 2023
$ 5
Thinking of you xo
Thinking of you xo
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Anonymous
Tue, 5 Sep 2023
$ 5
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Kelly
Tue, 5 Sep 2023
$ 50
Sending all the positivity in the world your way ❤️❤️
Sending all the positivity in the world your way ❤️❤️
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RAISING FUNDS FOR
Kate Malvenan
FUNDS BANKED TO:
K Malvenan

Campaign Creator
HM
HELEN MACKAY
SURFERS PARADISE, QLD
Created Jul 2023

$73,190 raised

From 875 Donations
TARGET $180,000

Please support this cause

AUD
$
RAISING FUNDS FOR
Kate Malvenan
FUNDS BANKED TO:
K Malvenan
Campaign Creator
HM
HELEN MACKAY
SURFERS PARADISE, QLD
Created Jul 2023