Supporting the Wilkin family as they stand beside Caitlyn, helping ease financial stress so they can focus on being with her.
Kaipara Flats, Auckland
As many of you know, the Wilkin family are facing the toughest and most heartbreaking time of their lives as their beautiful daughter, Caitlyn, fights with everything she has to overcome meningococcal sepsis and meningitis. No family should ever have to endure what they are, and right now their entire focus needs to be on being by her side.
Anyone who knows Fran, Todd, and their family knows they are always the first to help others. They have spent years giving their time, energy, and hearts to their community—serving on committees, volunteering, supporting their children's passions, fundraising, organising events, caring for other people's children, taking on horses others had given up on, and always showing up when someone needed a hand. Their generosity has touched countless lives.
Now it's our turn to stand beside them.
While we can't change what they're facing, we can help ease the financial burden so Fran and Todd can focus entirely on Caitlyn without the added stress of lost income, travel, accommodation, and the many unexpected costs that come with a medical crisis.
If the Wilkins have ever helped you, supported your family, or simply inspired you through their kindness, this is an opportunity to give back. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference and remind them they are not facing this alone. Let's wrap our arms around this incredible family and show them just how loved and supported they truly are.
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Supporting the Todd and Fran in any way they need financially including accomodation costs, transport, lost income and everything in between.
Update 30 July 2026
Thank you again for all the incredible support shown to the Wilken family. Caity has proven that miracles can happen and now starts the very long road of rehabilitation.
An update on the use of funds - As well as lost income for the family, and current expenses to keep Fran and Todd at Caitys bedside, there is need now to make the family home accessible for when Caity is home. These funds will be used to rebuild her bathroom for easy accessibility and put towards any other home modification / transportation needs that are required. Every single dollar donated has been so greatly appreciated and will make such a difference for the family. Thank you 🙏
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