Building up Reinforcements for Ryan

$7,717 donated
Given by 122 generous donors in 12 days

Raising funds to support Ryan and his family in his epilepsy journey.

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Ryan (17) has battled with a complex, debilitating, drug resistant epilepsy for 5 years. There's no cure and he's at high risk of SUDEP.

Friday 8th January, Ryan had seizures that wouldn't stop, was put into a coma and flown to Waikato Hospital ICU. He remains there with difficulty bringing him out as he has seizures when falling asleep / waking up.

His parents are both by Ryan's side.

(Ryan also has 3 younger siblings.)

They are grateful for any support towards the care of Ryan currently and for his future needs

- Queen bed

- Seizure Alarm ($2000-2500)

- Accommodation / travel

- Cover loss of Kelly's wages during rehabilitation

- Rehabilitation requirements

- Exercise / Gym equipment

- Further testing in Australia hospital

Further info on SUDEP

https://epilepsy.org.nz/managing-epilepsy/health-and-wellbeing/sudep/

Brooke Withy's involvement (page creator)

Kelly (Ryan's Mum) and I have been friends since intermediate school (30+ years)

Use of funds

Donations will be spent on a seizure alarm required to keep Ryan safe, exercise equipment and so Kelly can take time off from work to support Ryan at home.

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Latest update

One News Article  28 January 2026

https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/01/28/teen-with-rare-drug-resistant-epilepsy-battles-third-coma/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPl86VjbGNrA-XzlWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHknE3pbz2DWKyI1CnPO_-kiab819cZ8j5VuBa3TTrhcMO2jRPNbi-zpepAsN_aem_sGRPbwB78FELw3KY_VATCw

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Latest donations

Tou
Tou 1 hour ago
$50
Brooke Withy

Thank you for your support

Brooke Withy
Julia
Julia 4 hours ago
I hope you get an answer for Ryan. Xx
$50
Brooke Withy

Appreciate your support

Brooke Withy
Ann
Ann 5 hours ago
$200
Brooke Withy

Thank you for your generous support

Brooke Withy
The Brown Family
The Brown Family 5 hours ago
Thinking of you Ryan and your Mum and Dad. Stay strong
$100
Brooke Withy

Thank you for your generosity

Brooke Withy
Leeann
Leeann 5 hours ago
What a horrific journey you have all been on. Sending much love from Hawea and so looking forward to hearing Ryan is back blasting those drums! X
$25
Brooke Withy

Appreciate your donation

Brooke Withy

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Created by Brooke Withy
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Paying to a verified bank account of Kelly Quilty on behalf of Ryan Quilty
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This campaign started on 16 Jan 2026 and ends on 15 Jan 2027.