Help Little Mavrik Battle Cancer

My name is Justin, a good friend to Derek Turnbull and his family. 

I am reaching out in regard to their 2 year old son, Mavrik Turnbull.

Mavrik is a sweet energetic hockey loving fan, who is always cheering on his favorite team the Prince George Cougars and a huge fan of their mascot, Rowdy Cat.

Mavrik is now facing an incredibly tough battle after being admitted to the local hospital unexpectedly and diagnosed with high risk neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer that requires intensive treatment.

Mavrik has since been transferred to BC Children’s where he’s beginning a long journey of treatment. Starting chemotherapy this week, he faces an estimated 18-24 months in the hospital—an unimaginable challenge for a child. His parents Vanessa and Derek are by his side every step of the way. 

Vanessa and Derek both active members of the community have to step away from their full time jobs and put their lives on hold to be there for Mavrik during this difficult time. 

I am reaching out hoping for support for this brave little fighter and his loving family. Any donation will help relieve the financial stress the family will endure during this time as only certain meals will be available to Mavrik, financial help will also go to travel expenses and costs for his sisters to be able to visit as often as possible.

Please help cheer on Mavrik, our little hockey fan and brave fighter.

UPDATE: October 29th - Mavrik has gone through scans and biopsy surgery bone marrow tests NG tubes EKGs this past week and has started Chemotherapy November 1st.

our fighter is not stopping ! Thank you again on behalf of myself and the Turnbull family with big strong hearts we will get through this!

UPDATE: November 7th

Mavriks second scan came back that the cancer has not spread and kept only in targeted tumour found (right side of his stomach)

His energy is building after first few chemo treatments.