Fourteen year-old Cherokee was first diagnosed with a malignant tumour in her central nervous system. Since then further tumours have been found in her abdomen and brain. The tumor in her brain is inoperable. Cherokee also has no pituitary gland function which affects her growth.

She is attending school part time at Mc Auley Girls High School and loves being with all her friends. She is quite popular with her teachers and amongst her peers!!!

Through Cure Kids she was able to attend a trip to the Gold Coast with Jetstar accompanied by the NZ Warriors. She and her Mum had a great time at Movie World and watching the NZ Warriors win (and they did) against the Jetstar Titans.