Chief Stipe Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Getting Lauren To The Winning Post With Her Cancer Battle At Te Akau Racing, we know that team and family really matter - and today we are reaching out to ask for your support in the cancer battle faced by one of our valued team members, Lauren Russo. Lauren is an integral part of our team, our family, working both with our horses and as a superstar in our Matamata office. Recently, Lauren received the heartbreaking news that her cancer has returned, and she is now fighting Stage 4 melanoma. In order to give Lauren the best possible chance of recovery, she needs a combined therapy treatment, which includes a drug not funded in New Zealand. The cost for this essential treatment is $80,000, and Lauren needs to start this in three weeks - that's why are reaching out and asking for any contribution you can manage to help ease the financial burden on Lauren and her family. If you are able to contribute, no matter the amount, it would mean the world to Lauren and all of us here at Te Akau Racing. Together, we can rally behind her and show her she’s not alone in this fight. To view the Givealittle page please Click Here. Thank you for your support! With gratitude, The Te Akau Racing Team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Where did my comment go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 13 Author Share Posted September 13 1 hour ago, Newmarket said: Where did my comment go? Hidden. BTW how much have you contributed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 13 Author Share Posted September 13 Great to see ENTAIN donate $5,000. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 19 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Hidden. BTW how much have you contributed? Not the point. I don’t know her, if it was someone close to me I would. No good me commenting more if your hiding posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 13 Author Share Posted September 13 55 minutes ago, Newmarket said: Not the point. I don’t know her, if it was someone close to me I would. No good me commenting more if your hiding posts No but you were motivated to post something irrelevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 13 Author Share Posted September 13 The Givealittle page is now closed. Good luck Lauren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Latest update An Update - Getting Lauren To The Winning Post With Her Cancer Battle 14 September 2024 We are pleased to announce that, with over 315 donations in just over 24 hours, $80,000 has been successfully raised for Lauren's unfunded cancer treatment (Ipilimumab), which will begin in a few weeks. It was truly a team effort! Te Akau is beyond proud of our industry and the extraordinary people who have rallied behind Lauren. Your generosity has not only brought hope to one of our own but also shown the true heart of our racing community. In times like these, the selflessness of people like you reminds us all of the incredible power of compassion, and we are deeply, deeply grateful for that support. Together with Lauren, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Your support is more than just financial—it’s a lifeline of hope, courage, and love as she embarks on this journey. We will be standing by her every step of the way, wishing her strength and healing. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts—your kindness will never be forgotten and will make a world of difference during this time. Together, you've helped Lauren get a stride closer to the winning post in her battle. Forever grateful, the team at Te Akau Racing 🧡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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