Financial Support
In the first few months after diagnosis a Go Fund Me was established. Through this fundraiser, and some other generous gifts from friends near and far, the family have been able to have finance as one thing not to worry about. The act of generosity from over 150 donors has meant the world to us all, and we have shared of your generosity in depth with our children, to know they have an army of supporters around them. In 2022, the GoFundMe provided a means for the family to relocate to South Australia, where there was a strong friend and family base for the family to get through the initial treatment.
In January of 2024, the family, in consultation with the medical team, deemed it vital to seek further treatment for Murphy’s best chance for long-term survival. Therefore a second GoFundMe was created. This fund will be used for a range of expenses that the family will incur, for example: flights, relocation costs, visas, non-treatment medical expenses and much more. The GoFundMe showed an overwhelming level of support from near and far. Nearly 700 different people contributed towards the goal of AUD$200,000. WOW! Praise God!
We pray a blessing for everyone who has supported us in any way, and may your act of generosity bless you in return of your selfless act.
Prayer Points
Feb ‘24
Rejoice that God is good. Cancer is gone (Feb 15th 2024!)
Praise God that there was provision for a way to seek the next phase of treatment in the USA
Jan ‘24
Wisdom in choosing the best path forward for Murphy
Whole health for Murphy - confidence in himself, eating, physical healing in muscle and bone
Family support - that the children are all loved and have joy
Feb ‘23
Praise God for the surgical removal of the whole primary tumour!
Cycle 5 of chemotherapy begins this week, and the same drugs are used as cycle 3, see notes below
Pray for a comfort from the Holy Spirit for Murphy
Nov ‘22
Cycle 3 of chemo is very effective in killing Neuroblastoma but has devastating side effects with extreme nausea and vomiting expected also,
Most children experience permanent hearing loss after this chemotherapy. We are believing Murphy will be one of the few who don’t!
There is a risk with this type of chemotherapy that at the end of this 18month treatment for Neuroblastoma Murphy will be more susceptible to another type of cancer, we are again believing that this will not be the case!
Prayer also for the amazing oncology team managing Murphy’s case, for wisdom navigating the constant developments and treatment responses
Pray for the other children as they miss living with Murphy and mum!
Ongoing
Complete healing and 100% of tumours eradicated, in Jesus Name!
Sustained energy for the whole family, as they embark on the long journey
Focus on God the healer
May God the comforter be evident as the highs and lows are encountered
A call to donate blood (over 1/3 of donated blood is used by cancer patients)
Calista, Hugo and Ted feel known and loved, just the same as their brother
Where your support went
Co-payment (Out of pocket expenses) for medications while out of the hospital
The Nowak’s forfeited Nat’s wage as she has become the carer for Murphy - Nat did not work for over 2 years, and in a tough financial climate the family were able to still live and enjoy life without the huge finanical burden of a missed income
Provide support for Murphy’s extensive and eclectic diet, as well as support for the rest of the family; so many meals were given and cooked, thank you
Gifts for Murphy throughout treatment, as they act as great encouragement with each procedure he undergoes
In the first 3 months of treatment, an extra home was needed to pay rent for, as well we extra items were needed to make Murphy’s new home comfortable and calm as he recovered from the first few rounds of treatment
Relocation to Adelaide from Gympie, then from Adelaide to Charlotte
Support toward visa and travel costs
Establishing a home in the USA, and the extensive costs that come with relocating