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A unexpected blessing

$2,500 of $5,000 goal
Given by 18 generous donors in 9 weeks

Please Support this beautiful family of soon to be 7

Darfield, Canterbury

Hey everyone I have created this give a little page to support my best friend & her husband during this unsettling time. Just a wee background story due to my friend Alayna's medical history of having a severe stroke 6years ago. With the effects it had on her body having another baby was not in her future plans. But becoming a nurse & getting married was. Alayna & Josh celebrated there unity last year on the 2nd of February where two became one, they became a beautiful blended faith filled family of 6 . Alayna being aware that if she was to get pregnant it would be a high risk so was on preventive medication to avoid pregnancy. However God had other plans & much to their surprise found out they were having a baby . Unfortunately complications have arised at 27 weeks Alaynas waters have broken & she is now having to stay in hospital until baby is born. We are praying baby stays put for a few more weeks . The medical staff are doing there best to prevent baby coming to early. But we know baby will be prem & Alayna will be needing a C section that takes much longer to recover,possibley up to 3months stay in hospital for baby & mum. So this beautiful family of soon to be 7 are in need of support as Josh is needing to take leave from work & given there location is darfield there is much traveling daily into christchurch hospital. This comes at cost as well as rent, food ,& possibly accommodation closer to hospital. Please support if its on your heart to much love.

Kim Manera's involvement (page creator)

My best friend

Use of funds

The money will go towards travel costs,rent,food,accommodation if needed to be closer to hospital.

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Marti
Marti on 26 Feb 2026
Bless you, lovely Alayna and family! ❤️
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Kim Manera

Thank you ❤️🙏🏼

Kim Manera
Natalie-Jane
Natalie-Jane on 09 Feb 2026
Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui ❤️ arohanui e kare
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Kim Manera

Thanks so much ❤️

Kim Manera
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Guest Donor on 07 Feb 2026
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Kim Manera

Wow thank you so much ❤️🙏🏼

Kim Manera
Rachelle
Rachelle on 05 Feb 2026
Praying for you all and can’t wait to meet you little blessing 🩷🌸
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Kim Manera

Thank you ❤️🙏🏼

Kim Manera
Andrea
Andrea on 03 Feb 2026
This will pass, and everything will be okay thinking of you Alayna 🤍
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Kim Manera

Thank you appreciate the support ❤️🙏🏼

Kim Manera

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Paying to a verified bank account of Alayna Smith
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This campaign started on 31 Jan 2026 and ends on 30 Apr 2026.