Let’s Help Yvette, Together We Can Give The Gift Of More Time

Yvette Morgan is a beautiful and brave Bowen-based mum who is running out of time with her family and we are in a position to help her. Yvette is a cherished mother of three, a much-loved teaching assistant and a valued member of the Merinda community, who has been diagnosed with aggressive, stage 4 cancer. Her close friend, Carla Adams, has organised a GoFundMe to help the family and anything we can give counts towards more time for Yvette. So far, a game-changing $35K has kindly been donated, but organisers say they are aiming for a further $15K which will enable half of Yvette’s medical bills to be paid.

Yvette was given the ‘all clear’ a couple of years ago after breast cancer treatment while six-months pregnant with her daughter Safyre. But just early this year, she had excruciating back pain and went to the hospital where they found that cancer had come back, in her spine, sternum, left ribs, lungs and lymph nodes in her chest. With limited treatment options in Australia, Yvette and her husband Luke, flew to Mexico to undergo intensive and tailored treatments and protocols at the Hope4Cancer clinic.  Which everyone hopes will give her body a fighting chance against the cancer.

"If my body can turn on me like this so quickly, then I should be able to turn it back around," says Yvette, who is now halfway through her treatment program. Yvette and her family are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support, which has not only provided financial assistance but also lifted her spirits.

“For a young family, the financial reality of taking out an immediate loan to cover a $100K treatment is the 'added stressor' that we are able to reduce, so the goal is $50K, to help offset at least half of what it will cost the Morgans.”

Many of the schools where Yvette has worked as an aid have held raffles and events to raise the funds. Crazy Sock Days and Bingo Nights where everyone could get involved and donate, with 100% going to the GoFundMe to support Yvette and her family.

One of her colleges, Sarah Groves, has been working with others to help raise $15K by hosting events.

“I'm just amazed, how amazing the community is and how everyone's just getting behind them. Some people don't even know them, but they choose to help. Their story is one that could happen to anyone,” shared Sarah.

Yvette is tired, in constant pain from the tumours, but she absolutely knows how much her and her family are loved.

“I am deeply moved, and incredibly appreciative of the generosity and support you’ve shown in helping raise funds for my treatment,” she expressed.

“Your contributions have not only provided the medical care I desperately need, but have also given me hope and strength to keep fighting.”

Just over halfway towards the goal of $50K, organisers of the GoFundMe page say that whether you have known Yvette for a short time, a long time, or are just now learning her story now, your donations will make a real difference. Yvette’s husband Luke, and their children Tully, Llewyn, Safyre need her to stay with them.

Scan the QR Code, that will take you to the GoFundMe page for Yvette, and thank you for anything you can give to support her and her family.

Caption 1: Yvette and her daughter Safyre. Photo Sourced: Carla Adams’ GoFundMe for Yvette’s family

Caption 2: Yvette and her family. Photo Sourced: Carla Adams’ GoFundMe for Yvette’s family

Caption 3: Yvette and her doctors at the Hope4Cancer centre smiling. Photo Sourced: Carla Adams’ GoFundMe for Yvette’s family

Caption 4: All Yvette’s school work colleges participating in Crazy Sock Day. Photo Sourced: Carla Adams’ GoFundMe for Yvette’s family

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