Kasia De Vydt-JillingsNZ Woman's Weekly·23 Aug, 2026 02:00 AM5 mins to readCrippling medical bills are the side effect of spending quality time with loved ones for Sophia Perera. Photo / Nykie Grove-EadesCrippling medical bills are the side effect of spending quality time with loved ones for Sophia Perera. Photo / Nykie Grove-EadesSix years ago, a rugby ball-sized tumour was discovered in Sophia Perera’s abdomen and soon after, she was told she had only weeks to live. After repeatedly defying the odds, the Auckland mum is still here making memories with the beloved daughter she refused to leave behind.
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