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Amelia’s Journey, Support during rare- high risk brain surgery

$1,423 donated
Given by 34 generous donors in 5 weeks

Amelia’s Journey, Support during rare- high risk brain surgery

Stratford, Taranaki

Amelia is preparing for a craniotomy to remove a rare papillary tumour in the pineal region of her brain. Diagnosed at age 10 after headaches and eye pain, Amelia has undergone a "watch and wait" strategy with regular monitoring. Recent scans indicate tumour growth, prompting her surgical team to recommend surgery. This high-risk operation presents challenges due to the tumour's location near critical neurological structures. The family faces significant financial burdens related to travel, hospital stays, and daily living costs during treatment. They are raising funds to ease these pressures and ensure they can focus on Amelia. Support received has been crucial during their challenging journey.

Sheri-lee (Cherrie) Hawkings' involvement (page creator)

I am Sheri-Lee, Amelia’s Aunty , Courtney Neil’s (Amelia’s mum) big sister - and sister in Law to Mac Neil (Amelia’s dad )

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We are raising funds to help ease the financial pressure of travel, daily hospital costs, and the unexpected expenses that come with Amelia’s surgery and recovery.

Any additional support will continue to help with ongoing appointments and recovery needs

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Sugery date confirmed   14 May 2026

SURGERY DATE CONFIRMED 🧠

Amelia’s Craniotomy is scheduled for June 9th 2026.

We are now only 26 days away, and this has all come around so quickly. After months of waiting, it suddenly feels very real for our family, emotional, scary, and a lot to process as we prepare for this huge moment.

We want to say a huge thank you for all the love and support so far. It has carried us through more than you know ❤️

While some costs are covered, we’re trying to raise some funds to help ease the pressure while we are away with Amelia for surgery and recovery.

If you are able to donate or share Amelia’s Givealittle page, it truly means the world to us ❤️

Please keep our brave girl in your thoughts as we head into these next few weeks 🫶🏻

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Latest donations

Tracey
Tracey on 15 May 2026
sending love
$100
Linda
Linda on 14 May 2026
All the best with your surgery beautiful We will be thinking of you and your family
$50
Jacinda
Jacinda on 14 May 2026
Hi Amelia and family , we hope you feel better soon Amelia and wishing you all comfort and peace during this time. From Izakaiah and Jacinda.
$40
Patrick
Patrick on 14 May 2026
$25
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 14 May 2026
$50

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This campaign started on 7 May 2026 and ends on 7 May 2027.