Tenille's fight against Anaplastic Thyroid cancer

Started 9 months ago

Open end-date

R 189 147
0%
of R 750 000 goal
R 0
Offline donations
163
Unique donors
STORY

About This Campaign

organiser-empty-profile-picture
Lauren Allan
Organiser
2 
BaB campaigns
Location
Cape Town
South Africa
Location
Started 9 months ago
Open end-date

My name is Tenille. I am a 40-year-old mom to two magnificent children, aged 11 and 16, and the wife of an amazing, devoted husband.

In July 2025, I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. I underwent a full thyroidectomy followed by an intense five-day course of radioactive treatment. After that, I was stable and considered cancer-free.

Just five months later, in January 2026, I began struggling to swallow and was admitted for further testing. Tragically, I was diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) — a rare and extremely aggressive form of thyroid cancer with very limited standard treatment options.

Because of the nature of ATC, time is critical. Our priority is to explore every possible medical option available to us — including targeted therapies, clinical trials, immunotherapy, and novel or compassionate-use treatments — with the goal of maximizing both quality of life and survival time.

We are currently undergoing molecular testing to identify mutations that may respond to specific medications, many of which are not covered by medical aid...

Donations

Showing:
There are no donations yet

Campaign Updates

L. Allan • 21 Oct '26
An Update on Tenille’s Journey ❤️ It is with broken hearts that we share the news that Tenille has passed away. Throughout her journey, Tenille’s faith in God remained strong, and she was surroun...

L. Allan • 7 Aug '26
Firstly, thank you. Every prayer, message and act of kindness has carried Tenille through this journey. We continue to trust God. He has been so faithful. She has a scan soon and we are believing for...

L. Allan • 25 May '26
I’m not sure how I will ever thank everyone for the grace, kindness, and generosity you have shown me. God is a God of miracles, and so many have already happened on this journey. I truly believe He...

L. Allan • 29 Mar '26
Update from Tenille Tenille asked that this message begins with gratitude and truly, there are not enough words. Thank you for the prayers that carry her, for the kindness shown, for every message, e...
Support this campaign

Make Your Donation

Kindness can transform the world around us. Amazing things happen when people come together! Make a donation to this cause, share it with people you know, and you may ignite the generosity in others.