Photo / Courtney CebaloTauranga mother Courtney Cebalo has been living in Auckland while her 17-month-old son receives treatment for a rare blood cancer while the country has been in lockdown. Roman has been staying at Ronald McDonald House Auckland with his mother Courtney Cebalo during alert level 4. Photo / Courtney CebaloShe has been staying with him at Domain House since Roman was discharged from hospital in June. The pair shared meals twice a week with other families at Domain House, but this can no longer take place under alert level 4. Fundraising events and non-essential volunteer work for Ronald McDonald House Charities has been halted during alert level 4.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 31, 2021 22:33 UTC