Billy's Recovery

$2,370 donated
Given by 39 generous donors in 9 weeks

Help Billy recover

Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty

Billy has started 2026 with Acute Pancreatitis with unknown prognosis at this time. He has had to withdrawal from his Automotive course, and not able to work. He has to remain im hospital for the next 6 weeks minimum. His whanau and friends would like to raise funds to ensure Billy can continue to build his life without the stress of having no funds to do this.

Joleen Turnbull's involvement (page creator)

Im his mother

Use of funds

Living costs and for Billy's ongoing care not covered by the government. If money allows, maybe a small holiday for Billy.

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Billy's home  23 March 2026

He’s currently at home. The nausea has come back despite being on the full dose of his anti-nausea medication, so we’re keeping a close eye on him. His pancreatitis can be unpredictable, so we’re monitoring his pain, fluids, and blood sugars carefully.

At this stage we’re managing things at home, but if symptoms worsen or he can’t keep fluids down, we’ll head in for medical review.

Thanks for all the support — will keep you posted 🤍

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Latest donations

The beard family xx
The beard family xx on 12 Feb 2026
$50
Annie
Annie on 28 Jan 2026
$20
Rehill
Rehill on 26 Jan 2026
Praying for a speedy recovery Billy 🤗🤗🤗
$50
Jess
Jess on 26 Jan 2026
Wishing you a speedy recovery
$20
Isabelle & Jonah
Isabelle & Jonah on 26 Jan 2026
You got this Billy, looking forward to seeing you up & about again ❤️
$20

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This campaign started on 25 Jan 2026 and ended on 31 Mar 2026.