Just called New Zealand and Tae has been admitted to Auckland hospital for observation after she informed Sina of bleeding (possible infection) with the new pallete / flap in the mouth. We hope this will allow for timely work with the infection and dealing with the shortcoming with feeding and general nutrients for the body. Appreciate your prayers at this time.
Videos & Music
- August 2008 - Tagata Pasifika TV Tribute to Tae
- TVNZ: Girl Wins King's Heart - News Update Coronation
- TVNZ: Watch Tae on Tagata Pasifika Coronation Update Aug 2008
- Tae's Song: "Walk on Walk Strong" Copyright T.Kami Feb 2008
Tae completed this composition both words and music in Feb 2008. She recorded it with Musica Studios in Suva, Fiji. We hope the music inspires you.... To download, click on the write button of your mouse and select "save link". - 2008 A Message from Tae - Attitude TV, Feb 2008
- 2008 Update from Suva - Attitude TV
- Attitude TV Follow up June 2007
- October 2007 Attitude - Tae's surgery update
Coming Events
Tae's Letters / Journal
Recent Posts
- Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas ... Dec 25th, 2009
- 14 Dec 2009 - Christmas & More...
- Happy 6th Birthday Hurricane... JOY - December 4th
- WOWS $ for Fiji and Tonga : Fiji Times Newspaper : 6th November , 2009
- October 19, 2009
- Tae's Song - Walk On Walk Strong..here it is again for those who have been asking for the lyrics
- 14 Sept 2009 - Update
- 28th Aug - Photos from the WOWS TONGA 2009
- There's Peace Beyond the Rain - Walk on Walk Strong - 12 Months Today
Inspirational Posts
December 2009
The Support Team
- Fund RaisingNew Zealand:
Trevor & Litia Simpson
Frank & Eleni Koloi
from Ethnic Communications
Special Thanks to Management of ANZ Bank, Onehunga
Australia
Rev. Nau Ahosivi
Tonga
March 31 - Ben Makisi LIVE
Vete & Karulus Families, Taina Kami
Feofa'aki Foundation
England
Elenoa Lyons
Fundraising Dinner 22/4/06
Papua New Guinea
Michelle Ling-Stuckey
Children of the Pacific - Gospel Music Concert
17 June 2006
Quotes
- Tae on her Conditionbefore the December Surgery on the Inverted papilloma:
“...I don't really care how it is, but in the doctor's room, I felt that God was, and is with me and will be with me no matter what, and that if so, than let His will be done, he still has my purpose tucked in his arm safely”
Summarizing 5 surgeries in 12 months
“I would also describe the year (2005) as a blessing and a challenge, but I'm up for it. Time has brought each of us together; faith has done the impossible, support has shaped me, love has given me all the things I asked for, Hope…makes me stronger”
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Special Information
Acknowledgements , Thank You, Malo Aupito
Tonga Address
PO Box 2029
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
New Zealand Address
37 Waitangi Rd
Onehunga
Auckland
New Zealand
Downloads
- Tae's Song: "Walk on Walk Strong" Copyright T.Kami Feb 2008
This recording was done in February 2008 with Musica Studios, Suva, Fiji. Tae completed the words and music after discovering cancer in both lungs and the liver. We are thankful for Lionel Gibson and the Musica Studio guys for making this happen... - How to Help? Fundraising Update Oct 2007
- Summary of Hospital Expenses - 23/2 - 25/3 2006
BSB Number for account: 01- $1 for Tae - Australia Yass UC - Rev. Nau Ahosivi
- Make a Contribution? - Fundraising Information
Medical Team
- Fiji & TongaDr Joji Malani Dr Toakase Fakakovi
- Dr John Chaplin
Dr. Ian Chapman,
Dr. Nigel Parr
Recent Comments
- Alexandro on Update on PNG Children of The Pacific Concert
- Nick Matyas on Walk on Walk Strong (WOWS) FIJI - 10am, Sat 15 August, 2009
- Kava Tulua on Happy New Year!
- Kava Tulua on Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas ... Dec 25th, 2009
- Azora Tohi on 14 Dec 2009 - Christmas & More...
- Kava Tulua on 14 Dec 2009 - Christmas & More...
- Kava Tulua on Happy 6th Birthday Hurricane... JOY - December 4th
- Kava Tulua on WOWS $ for Fiji and Tonga : Fiji Times Newspaper : 6th November , 2009
- Kava Tulua on October 19, 2009
- asena on Tae's Song: Walk on, Walk Strong
Children's Cancer Links
Media & Other Links
- NZ Herald: Teen Overcomes Adversity January 6th 2007
- Tae on TVNZ - Hospital Over Charges...
- 3 April Article NZ Women's Weekly (500K PDF File)
- NZ Herald: FamilySeeks Help - daughter's radical surgery - 10 Feb 2006
- NZ Herald: Girl keeps brave face despite pain of recurring tumour - 15 Dec 2005 - Angela Gregory
Medical History
- May 2008We brought Tae to Tonga in April after the cancer reached her spine. Since then she is no longer able to walk and despite the slow deterioration of body function still continues to get around with a wheelchair and meet the many visitors who come to see her.
- 2008Jan 2008 - We move to Fiji. Tae has had a persistent cough. The day before registering her in her new school an Xray reveals cancer in both lungs. Tae insists on no further treatment. A quick trip to Auckland confirms cancer in the lungs and in the liver. Cancer is now considered terminal Nov 2007 - Tae had major surgery to remove the Inverted Papilloma Tumour and insert a Titanium implant around her left eye to replace the tumour affected bone. We are advised that she will now have to wait at least 18 months to see if the tumour will grow back before any reconstruction can be undertaken.
- Oct 2007 Update• 2007 - 4 visits to New Zealand for check ups and reactive infections • Planning begins by Surgeon Ninian Pickett on reconstruction of Tae’s face. • 2007 September: Face swells up with an infection – Inverted Papilloma is identified – surgery planned for November 2007 to remove tumour from area around left eye - reconstruction delayed
- 2004
Nov - Constant nose bleed
Dec - Operation in Vaiola Hospital to remove polyp growth in nose. Bleeding does not stop and leads to further hospitalization
2005
Feb - Tae is operated on left sinuses through upper jaw to remove tumour – inverted Papilloma This was funded by the Tongan Government via NZ Aid. Tumour is Benign.=
July - Tumour has regrown and protruding through left nostril. Operation in Tonga through incision down the left side of nose to remove Inverted Papilloma done visiting ENT team from Melbourne, Australia
Sept - Operation in NZ on sinuses on right side of face to remove inverted Papilloma
Dec - Operation in NZ on sinuses on both left and right side to remove inverted Papilloma
2006
Jan / Feb - Cancer confirmed and extensive surgery and radiotherapy is recommendedFeb 23 - 17 hour operation to remove cheekbones, upperjaw and all related tissues with reconstruction of face. Dr John Chaplin, Dr. Nick McIvor, Dr. Paul Simcock, Dr. Mark Izzard, Dr Ian Chapman and the medical team.
March 13th - 11 hour operation to repair flap, remove nodes on neck and skin grafts
May 1st - June 9th: 30 sessions of radiotherapy spread over 6 weeks at Auckland Hospital - this has included several days in hospital...
August 9th: Major surgery expected to remove reconstruction. Most of the reconstructed bone and tissue found to be in good health despite removal of dead bone.
August 15th - WOW - tests come back and Tae is tumour free - cancer in remission.
Back to Tonga to let the wound heal and to allow for growth and recovery
December 06 Scans show still in remission and tumour free. Surgery to repair damage to face now set for April 2007
Tonga Links
Stats
Papua New Guinea Children of the Pacific Concert
- Pictures in PDF File
Sina , Tae & Taholo
Let us know if you need anything. Our prayers are never ceasing, our faith - still very strong as we lift our eyes to the Mountains where our help will come from. Our help comes from Lord who made heaven and earth. He will not let you fall. The protector of Israel never dozes or sleeps. He is by your side to protect you. The sun will not hurt you during the day nor the moon at night. The Lord will guard you as you come and go, now and forever.
'Ofa atu.
Posted by: Tia | May 22, 2006 at 11:32 PM
I'm with you guys all the way!! My heart and prayers are with you guys!!!
'Ofa Lahi Atu,
Kava ;))
Little Tae, hang in there little One!!!
Posted by: Kava Tulua | May 23, 2006 at 04:50 AM