The family, based in Wellington, first shared their story at the end of 2024 after Magnus was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma. Magnus "enjoyed life and very much wanted to live it", his mother Diana Troebner told the Herald. It was quite impacting.”They describe a boy who saw the bright side of life even on his hardest days. Magnus' parents Mario Alcade San Martin and Diana Troebner paid tribute to a son they said was always happy and looking out for others. That included special thanks to Ronald McDonald House and Alcade San Martin’s employer, who allowed him time off to be with his young family.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 28, 2026 19:05 UTC