Finding Courage for Carisma
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Who is Carisma?
Carisma is a beautiful friend. She is a loving sister and daughter. She has always been a giver, willing to stop anything to help a friend in need. She studied at Endevour college and decided to major in Naturopathy with the dream to help and service others with lifestyle and health problems. Earlier this year she was working hard and was successfully building her own business. She is also a wonderful yoga and meditation teacher taking classes within many communities around Melbourne. Most importantly, she is one of my closest friends, I consider her like a sister. She is an incredible friend to not only me; she has touched the hearts of so many amazing people in so many communities
What’s happened?
2018 has been the toughest year to date for my incredible friend. Early this year Carisma was experiencing some unexplained lower abdominal pain. She went to get it checked out and after a week of tests and ultrasounds she was given the worst possible news. Stage 4 Bowel Cancer. At the age of 29. After recovering from the surgery Carisma began her first round of chemotherapy with her amazing attitude and positive spirit.
Now a few months down the track, she has been faced with the news that her body has not responded to the treatment as we had all hoped. The Oncologists and specialists at Pete Mac have have actioned a new treatment plan and the best option now is a new drug that is currently undergoing clinical trials to get onto the PBS. Carisma was not selected for this drug’s clinical trial so her family must privately fund part of the treatment. This treatment is an immunotherapy combined with a new chemo and comes at a cost of around $10,000 per month.
What we’re fundraising for?
Carisma and her family are wonderful people who are going through this overwhelming roller-coaster of a journey. They are proud people who thrive on their independence and have been reluctant to ask for help until now. These medical expenses are huge and are going to add more pressures to Carisma and the family. She deserves to have the best treatment and medications available. We need your help funding this treatment.
If you know Carisma you know how incredible she is. Her warm, infectiously bubbly nature and positive outlook is contagious. She lights up the room that she is in. And she needs our help. If you could donate anything to this fund it would be hugely appreciated. If you’re unable to donate then perhaps sharing it on your own social media page to gather more support for my courageous friend would be hugely appreciated. Lets get the word out there.
Please note however, Carisma is fragile, extremely tired and focused on conserving energy and healing. She is still processing day by day as new information comes into view. This journey is overwhelming and she is concerned about the amount of contact this gofundme.com page will bring. If you do know her or the family please do not reach out to them. If you wish to send a message of love and support to her or the family you can do so through me, Clea. My email address is [email redacted]
Again, thank you the bottom of our hearts all for your all support and understanding. She loves you all dearly and feels all the positive healing energy we are all sending her everyday.
Carisma is a beautiful friend. She is a loving sister and daughter. She has always been a giver, willing to stop anything to help a friend in need. She studied at Endevour college and decided to major in Naturopathy with the dream to help and service others with lifestyle and health problems. Earlier this year she was working hard and was successfully building her own business. She is also a wonderful yoga and meditation teacher taking classes within many communities around Melbourne. Most importantly, she is one of my closest friends, I consider her like a sister. She is an incredible friend to not only me; she has touched the hearts of so many amazing people in so many communities
What’s happened?
2018 has been the toughest year to date for my incredible friend. Early this year Carisma was experiencing some unexplained lower abdominal pain. She went to get it checked out and after a week of tests and ultrasounds she was given the worst possible news. Stage 4 Bowel Cancer. At the age of 29. After recovering from the surgery Carisma began her first round of chemotherapy with her amazing attitude and positive spirit.
Now a few months down the track, she has been faced with the news that her body has not responded to the treatment as we had all hoped. The Oncologists and specialists at Pete Mac have have actioned a new treatment plan and the best option now is a new drug that is currently undergoing clinical trials to get onto the PBS. Carisma was not selected for this drug’s clinical trial so her family must privately fund part of the treatment. This treatment is an immunotherapy combined with a new chemo and comes at a cost of around $10,000 per month.
What we’re fundraising for?
Carisma and her family are wonderful people who are going through this overwhelming roller-coaster of a journey. They are proud people who thrive on their independence and have been reluctant to ask for help until now. These medical expenses are huge and are going to add more pressures to Carisma and the family. She deserves to have the best treatment and medications available. We need your help funding this treatment.
If you know Carisma you know how incredible she is. Her warm, infectiously bubbly nature and positive outlook is contagious. She lights up the room that she is in. And she needs our help. If you could donate anything to this fund it would be hugely appreciated. If you’re unable to donate then perhaps sharing it on your own social media page to gather more support for my courageous friend would be hugely appreciated. Lets get the word out there.
Please note however, Carisma is fragile, extremely tired and focused on conserving energy and healing. She is still processing day by day as new information comes into view. This journey is overwhelming and she is concerned about the amount of contact this gofundme.com page will bring. If you do know her or the family please do not reach out to them. If you wish to send a message of love and support to her or the family you can do so through me, Clea. My email address is [email redacted]
Again, thank you the bottom of our hearts all for your all support and understanding. She loves you all dearly and feels all the positive healing energy we are all sending her everyday.
Organizer
Clea Adams
Organizer
Hamilton
