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Support for Elea

$5,765 donated

Given by 37 generous donors in around 3 months

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Carer support for Elea Lacombe

Auckland

Elea was born prematurely, at 31 weeks. Due to complications of pregnancy, she has some physical disabilities which add significant challenges to her care. She has to be tube fed and often requires suctioning to clear her airways.

As a family with four preschoolers, the needs of Elea are such that, with Etienne away for work 11-12 hours a day (weekdays), another adult is required to assist in care for Amelie, Elise and Theo.

Currently Eti & Remaliah get some financial support from the government, however this does not meet the required need. The finances raised will be used to fund a caregiver to support Remaliah during those times.

Clare Ayers' involvement (page creator)

I am Remaliah's mother. Due to living in Christchurch, I am unable to give the full support I would like to. Therefore am asking for your help in supporting her family, who have already been through so much.

Your contributions continue to help.... 21 November 2015

We continue to sincerely thank you for your support. It really is making a massive difference. We thank God for the continued improvements we see in Elea - they are slow but they are there. She is slowly gaining more strength. She can now hold her head up in a more controlled way most of the time. She loves to sit and watch intently what is going on around her, following the action, looking for eye contact. She is a very contented smiley wee girl. She is still being tube fed - this is a massive commitment of time and energy. Her weight gain is slow but there. Her health team are happy with her progress. However have strongly indicated that they see Remaliah needs the full amount of on-going support due to Elea's high needs and the distance they live from the hospital. Thank you again for your support. It is so appreciated in these high demand days,

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