No treatment or cure for 5yr old James. Help us with his bucket list AND now the training of service dog Charlie!!

$58,621 of $50,000 goal
Given by 1214 generous donors in around 7 months

James' is 4, his life turned upside down in July 2016. James has a rare neuromuscular disorder that is robbing him of his body functions.

Wellington

James is so rare to date there is no name for his condition. In July 2016 he was admitted to hospital where he stayed for 2 weeks as he had stopped eating, and was incredibly wobbly on his feet. Since then our lives have been a roller coaster of medical appointments. James is now in a wheelchair and tube feed. His speech is hard to understand and he has moments where he blanks out. James' fatigue levels are extreme and his gut no longer works properly. James' decline has been rapid and no one can tell us how long we have with him. We know it's limited so we will do everything we can to make his time here memorable for him, his 2 brothers and us his parents.

Nicola Swan's involvement (page creator)

I'm James' Mum. Watching your child decline daily with no cure in site means I'll do anything to give him memories while we still can.

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6 weeks before James became unwell we purchased a house based on our 2 incomes. Overnight we were plunged into a one income family. We do not have the funds to give James the experiences he deserves. We only just make ends meet. All funds will be used to create amazing memories eg. A trip to diggerworld in Invercargil NZ, a helicoptor ride, a family holiday to Queenstown where he can visit his old play centre etc.

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Dig This  31 December 2017

James had the most amazing time in Invercargil at Dig This, Transport World and Motorcycle Mecca.

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 18 Apr 2018
$100
Bruce and Emily
Bruce and Emily on 14 Apr 2018
Hoping that the donations from all of these wonderful people will give your family an opportunity to do what needs doing when and where. Best wishes to you all from us.
$10
Danielle and friends
Danielle and friends on 13 Apr 2018
$120
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 09 Apr 2018
$25
Kathy
Kathy on 08 Apr 2018
Dear Nicola I heard about James at NSD today. My heart goes out to you and your family. May you create some wonderful memories with James. Kia kaha
$50

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This page was created on 5 Oct 2017 and closed on 23 Apr 2018.