Bring My Boys Back Home

$150 of $5,000 goal
Given by 5 generous donors in 9 weeks

Raising funds to bring my twin boys safely back home where they belong.

Auckland

Hey everyone, My name's Dan

This isn’t easy for me to write, but I need to swallow my pride and ask for help.

My twin boys were taken overseas without my consent, and I’ve been fighting through the legal system to bring them home to New Zealand where they’ve lived the first years of their lives. I’ve been a full-time, hands-on dad since day one — stay at home father, reading them books, teaching them their first words, their colors, their shapes. It has been 4 months since I've cuddled them.. They are my world.

The Hague Convention process is underway, and things are moving, but now it’s coming down to something simple but massive: flights. I need to cover the cost of my return ticket to South Africa, accommodation, and two one-way tickets to bring my boys safely back with me

Why I’m Asking

This isn’t about me. This is about my two little boys who need their dad back in their daily lives, surrounded by family who love them. Every dollar donated will go straight towards travel costs for me and my boys.

How You Can Help

Donate if you can — every bit helps.

Share this with anyone who believes children deserve to have both parents in their lives.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far. I’m not looking for sympathy — just the chance to bring my sons home safe where they belong.

Much love,

Dan

Use of funds

The money will be solely spent on flights, accommodation for my boys and I

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Andrews
Andrews on 11 Sep 2025
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Tania
Tania on 02 Sep 2025
$40
Tei
Tei on 29 Aug 2025
$50
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Amanda on 29 Aug 2025
$20
Jarod
Jarod on 29 Aug 2025
$20

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This campaign started on 29 Aug 2025 and ended on 1 Nov 2025.