NZ Warriors forward Jazz Tevaga’s amazing gesture to help former teammate in cancer battle

New Zealand Warriors forward Jazz Tevaga has pledged to donate money for every mistake he makes on the pitch in the 2023 NRL season to help a former teammate through cancer treatment.

Tevaga has pledged to donate $100 to former Warriors junior Roman Tuhimata’s recovery fund for “every missed tackle, error and penalty”, acknowledging that next season is likely to be “expensive”.

Warriors forward Jazz Tevaga (pictured) has pledged to donate money for every mistake he makes on the field in the 2023 season to help a former teammate through cancer treatment.

Tevaga has pledged to donate $100 to former Warriors junior Roman Tuhimata’s endowment fund for “every missed tackle, error and penalty,” acknowledging that next season is likely to become “expensive” (shown). emotional post by Tevaga on Instagram)

In a touching Instagram post, the Kiwi star shared a photo of himself and Tuhimata and explained the uphill battle his friend faces after he was diagnosed with desmoplastic small round cell tumors (DSRCT) sarcoma at end of last year.

‘Kia Ora Team, one of my best mates @roman_tuhimata has recently been diagnosed with cancer. It is a difficult time for him and his family. His Gofundme page is in my bio. Any help is greatly appreciated,” Tevaga wrote.

‘To show my support for my brother, I will shave my head, for the duration of his chemotherapy treatment. [eight months] It’s going to be my last haircut.

Former Warriors junior Roman Tuhimata (pictured) was diagnosed with cancer late last year.

‘For every missed tackle, mistake and penalty I will donate $100 towards your Gofundme. It’s going to be an expensive season.

The brothers will also be running a half marathon this April and we will all be running a full marathon in October.

‘All funds and proceeds will be donated to Roman.’

Tevaga also detailed the difficulties his friend had suffered in recent months and some details of his diagnosis.

Tevaga (pictured with Tuhimata) says he will also raise money through a fun run and shave his head while his friend is undergoing chemotherapy.

Roman is 27 years old. At the end of November 2022, he was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive cancer: DSRCT sarcoma, which is found in the abdomen,” Tevaga wrote.

‘Roman endured months of pain and discomfort while working, eventually forcing him to wear his utility belt around his neck.

‘Multiple trips to A&E and the hospital resulted in his being discharged early, after running many different tests.

“Once he realized the seriousness of the situation, a PET scan showed that the tumor that started in his abdomen had now spread to his liver and spleen, resulting in a diagnosis of stage 4 cancer. .

Tevaga (pictured during the 2022 season) describes his friend as ‘calm’, ‘humble’ and ‘kind’

‘With his typical quiet and humble nature, he [Tuhimata] He maintains a strong positive attitude, which is inspiring.

“He is a caring, kind and genuine man, with all the qualities that make him an incredible partner, son, brother and friend.”

He donation fund for Tuhimata has already raised over $13,518.