www.letshelpfin.org
Fin is normally a vivacious 8 year
old with the spark of life in her
eyes, but recently she was
diagnosed with Burkitts Luekemea.
Fin and her family have had to
drop everything and go to Sydney
for treatment.
old with the spark of life in her
eyes, but recently she was
diagnosed with Burkitts Luekemea.
Fin and her family have had to
drop everything and go to Sydney
for treatment.
We would like to help Fin and her family and hope you can too!
Fin was born on the 4/12/98, Fin is short Finuala (derived from an Irish name) Fin has a sister Eloise
who has been a big help as well as a big sister, a mum Jenny and dad Nick Vanstekelenburg.
The Vansteks have carved out a beautiful home in the Bush near Cobargo NSW Australia. They have
all been working very hard for the last few years to build their family home, but the house is not quite
finished. Now they have received some shock news, Finn had the flu for a couple of days but it
seemed to linger and then suddenly worsened Nick and Jen took Finn into Bega Hospital only to be
immediately transferred to Sydney's Westmead childrens Hospital where they received the bad news
Fin has a form of Leukemia called Burkitt's Leukemia, Doctors at Westmead have begun treatment
straight away to stabilise Finn and then started her on Chemo treatment to fight the aggressive
Cancer. Nick and Jen are keeping a bed side vigil in Westmead children's hospital, the treatment
may take months but there is a good chance Finn will make it.
who has been a big help as well as a big sister, a mum Jenny and dad Nick Vanstekelenburg.
The Vansteks have carved out a beautiful home in the Bush near Cobargo NSW Australia. They have
all been working very hard for the last few years to build their family home, but the house is not quite
finished. Now they have received some shock news, Finn had the flu for a couple of days but it
seemed to linger and then suddenly worsened Nick and Jen took Finn into Bega Hospital only to be
immediately transferred to Sydney's Westmead childrens Hospital where they received the bad news
Fin has a form of Leukemia called Burkitt's Leukemia, Doctors at Westmead have begun treatment
straight away to stabilise Finn and then started her on Chemo treatment to fight the aggressive
Cancer. Nick and Jen are keeping a bed side vigil in Westmead children's hospital, the treatment
may take months but there is a good chance Finn will make it.
Over the next few months Nick and Jen will need to stay in Sydney to be close to Fin while she
continues with the treatment, they will need to keep their car going, organise Schooling for Eloise
and so many other things. On top of all that they will need to pay their normal household bills back
home in the Bega Valley as well as find someone to look after the animals etc.Their lives have been
turned upside down.
Its a huge task and we want to help, there is only so much their family and friends can do so we
would like to make a donation of $1000 dollars to get the ball rolling, we don't expect anyone to
stretch their budget too far, but hope that if you can spare a few dollars you might help too. Nick and
Jen are customers and friends of ours and as long as we have known them they have never asked
for a free ride they have always worked for everything they have. But you can imagine how this has
and will continue to hurt them in so many different ways, including financially. We asked Nick and
Jenny for Fin's bank account number so anyone can make a donation at any time directly to Fin. We
hope with your donation, no matter how small we can all help the whole family through this difficult
time.
continues with the treatment, they will need to keep their car going, organise Schooling for Eloise
and so many other things. On top of all that they will need to pay their normal household bills back
home in the Bega Valley as well as find someone to look after the animals etc.Their lives have been
turned upside down.
Its a huge task and we want to help, there is only so much their family and friends can do so we
would like to make a donation of $1000 dollars to get the ball rolling, we don't expect anyone to
stretch their budget too far, but hope that if you can spare a few dollars you might help too. Nick and
Jen are customers and friends of ours and as long as we have known them they have never asked
for a free ride they have always worked for everything they have. But you can imagine how this has
and will continue to hurt them in so many different ways, including financially. We asked Nick and
Jenny for Fin's bank account number so anyone can make a donation at any time directly to Fin. We
hope with your donation, no matter how small we can all help the whole family through this difficult
time.
Background
How can we help?
Please deposit money directly into the Fin VanStekelenburg's Fund via the
bank account below.
bank account below.
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If you would like to send a cheque or
money order you can send it to us at
Po Box 204 Bega NSW Australia 2550
and we will deposit it into Finn's account.
money order you can send it to us at
Po Box 204 Bega NSW Australia 2550
and we will deposit it into Finn's account.
www.lets help fin.org
NEWS
- The treatment is going well, and Fin is starting to feel a bit better.
- Fin went for a little walk for the first time since being in hospital!
- Nick and Jenny are overwhelmed by the help and support they are receiving.
- Fin has completed her 3rd round of Chemo and feeling a bit down.
- 2/11/07 Fins abdominal pet and cat scans are clear, bone marrow tests next week. Fin will be
on TV soon. Fin has just started eating again but another course of Chemo next week will have
a negative affect on her appetite. - Latest bone marrow test show negligible amounts of cancer cells
- FIN'S QUEST FOR TALENT Under 18's talent quest will be held on the 1st of December at
Cobargo School of Arts Hall. - Thanks to all who helped and competed in FQT it was a great success.
- Thanks to all of the stars who entered the talent quest.
- Fin has met the Wiggles and was involved in some TV ads.
- 25/3/08 Fin is on her second last course of Chemo and is doing well! She can't wait to get back
home. - Fin is back home! Thanks to the great work of the doctors and staff at the RPA and the support
of family and friends, Fin is in remission. She continues to have check ups and test on a regular
basis but she is doing well. Thanks to everyone that helped, you know who you are!
*Please note that we are not deducting
any money, it all goes directly to Fin.
The way it should be!
any money, it all goes directly to Fin.
The way it should be!
Thanks for visiting Fin's site, we know so many
people are affected by Cancer and other terrible
illnesses, but we have focused on one special little
girl. Nick and Jenny are so touched by the courage
of the all kids and families in the ward and
kindness and support they are receiving, that they
said any money that can be spared will be donated
to Westmead children's charities.
Thanks and kind regards from, James, Belinda
and family (JTP Machinery)
people are affected by Cancer and other terrible
illnesses, but we have focused on one special little
girl. Nick and Jenny are so touched by the courage
of the all kids and families in the ward and
kindness and support they are receiving, that they
said any money that can be spared will be donated
to Westmead children's charities.
Thanks and kind regards from, James, Belinda
and family (JTP Machinery)
One of many Burkitt's information resources
Fin said the best day in here life so far was the day she got her dog Lucy and the thing she looks
forward to the most is waking up in her own bedroom, when the house is finished. We hope that with
the help of so many great people that Nick will be able to have her new bedroom finished for her
return, that would be the best surprise she could imagine.
forward to the most is waking up in her own bedroom, when the house is finished. We hope that with
the help of so many great people that Nick will be able to have her new bedroom finished for her
return, that would be the best surprise she could imagine.
www.letshelpfin.org
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