Angel needs life saving surgery. Help us get from Waima to Starship so we can hold her hand through it all.

Our little girl, Angel, is facing a serious health challenge that has turned our world upside down. She is scheduled for life saving surgery at Starship Hospital at the end of this month, and we are doing everything we can to stay strong for her.

The urgency of her treatment, along with travel, accommodation, and recovery costs, has placed a heavy strain on our whanau. Last year I went through my own health battle and used all of my leave entitlement. With Angel now needing intensive care and support, I may need to take leave without pay to be by her side through surgery and recovery.

We are keeping the specific details of her condition private to protect her dignity and her future, but we want to reassure everyone that this situation is very real, very serious, and incredibly time sensitive. We have only a short window to get everything in place before her operation.

If you are able to help - whether through a donation or by sharing this page - it would mean the world to us. Every act of kindness lifts some of the weight from our shoulders and helps us focus on what matters most: being there for our daughter as she faces this life saving surgery. Thank you for your support, prayers, and compassion.