Help Samantha Reunite with Family in the Netherlands

Hi, my name is Lisanne, and I am fundraising for my cousin Samantha who lives in New Zealand.

Short Story:

Samantha is one of the kindest people I know, but life hasn't always been kind to her. She dreams of visiting her late mother's family in the Netherlands but is struggling to gather the funds. Even the smallest donation would be greatly appreciated. Let’s help Sam get to Europe!

Long Story:

Sam, my cousin, lives in New Zealand where she was born. Her mother, my aunt, and her husband moved to NZ in 1974. We have a large family in the Netherlands, and Sam has always wanted to be closer to us. When she was 18, she spent a year in the Netherlands caring for two of our younger cousins.

Sadly, many family members have passed away due to a hereditary syndrome that significantly increases the risk of cancer to 70-90% (Li fraumeni Syndrome). Sam couldn't attend any of the funerals. Sam's mother also succumbed to cancer in 2006. Recent advances in research have made it possible to test for the gene, and unfortunately, Sam has it. While she has only experienced minor health issues so far, she is now recovering from a hysterectomy, and a double prophylactic mastectomy will follow in the future.

Sam has three children, all of whom carry the cancer gene. The oldest also has autism. Sam tirelessly fights to get them the best care, which is challenging in New Zealand. To make matters worse, she is going through a separation from her husband of 20 years, adding further financial stress.

Due to these circumstances, Sam is unable to work full-time, making it difficult to save for a trip to the Netherlands. But with your help, we can make her dream come true.

All donations will go through me to Sam. Please consider contributing—your support would mean the world to her.

This fundraiser is in Swedish Kronors because I live in Sweden.

1 euro i 11 kronors.

1 US dollar is 10 kronors.

1 NZ dollar is 6 kronors.