ISSUE
Friday, August 22, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 73
Ryan Godfrey is an incredible young boy. The 12-year-old from Titirangi has fought a gruelling battle with a rare blood disorder for the past five years with amazing courage and bravery.
Ryan suffers from Fanconi’s Anaemia and is one of only four people in New Zealand who have the condition.
He was first diagnosed with the disease in 2002 and has undergone two bone marrow transplants in the past five years. His first transplant in 2005 failed and required a second operation less than a year later, which was nearly fatal for him.
His younger brother,Tyler, donated bone marrow for both operations. Today, Ryan is living life as a normal 12-year-old and is an inspiration to many children going through similar ordeals.
On May 26, Lions of West Auckland heard of how Ryan Godfrey and his family overcame the greatest challenge of their lives.
Ryan gave a keynote speech at Lions District 202K Zone Meeting and narrated his experience of the disease and the over thousand procedures he has had to undergo in the past few years.
His parents, Randal and Janine, gave an account of how the family has coped with their ordeal. Lions pledged to stand behind the fundraising efforts of the Godfrey family for a trip to Maine, USA where they will attend an international workshop on Fanconi anaemia.
Lions Zone chairman Raj Mitra pledged this support on behalf of the 12 clubs and many clubs made cash donations that night itself. Young Ryan was presented a 12-year-old Bonsai tree by Zone chairman Raj as a symbol of a long and healthy life.
Ryan Godfrey is an incredible young boy. The 12-year-old from Titirangi has fought a gruelling battle with a rare blood disorder for the past five years with amazing courage and bravery. Ryan suffers from Fanconi’s Anaemia and is one of only four people in New Zealand who have the condition. ...
Ryan Godfrey is an incredible young boy. The 12-year-old from Titirangi has fought a gruelling battle with a rare blood disorder for the past five years with amazing courage and bravery.
Ryan suffers from Fanconi’s Anaemia and is one of only four people in New Zealand who have the condition.
He was first diagnosed with the disease in 2002 and has undergone two bone marrow transplants in the past five years. His first transplant in 2005 failed and required a second operation less than a year later, which was nearly fatal for him.
His younger brother,Tyler, donated bone marrow for both operations. Today, Ryan is living life as a normal 12-year-old and is an inspiration to many children going through similar ordeals.
On May 26, Lions of West Auckland heard of how Ryan Godfrey and his family overcame the greatest challenge of their lives.
Ryan gave a keynote speech at Lions District 202K Zone Meeting and narrated his experience of the disease and the over thousand procedures he has had to undergo in the past few years.
His parents, Randal and Janine, gave an account of how the family has coped with their ordeal. Lions pledged to stand behind the fundraising efforts of the Godfrey family for a trip to Maine, USA where they will attend an international workshop on Fanconi anaemia.
Lions Zone chairman Raj Mitra pledged this support on behalf of the 12 clubs and many clubs made cash donations that night itself. Young Ryan was presented a 12-year-old Bonsai tree by Zone chairman Raj as a symbol of a long and healthy life.
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