Finlee Bremners Road to recovery

$11,550 donated
Given by 64 generous donors in around 6 months

Helping our great friends navigate Finlee's long journey with kidney disease.

Alexandra, Otago

On the 2nd October 2024, Kayla, Michael and Arlo welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world, Finlee Anne Bremner.

Within a short 3 weeks, wee Finlee and her family were back in Dunedin due to some swelling in her face. 5 days later, Kayla and Finlee were flown to Starship hospital where they underwent further testing in which Finlee was diagnosed with Congenital Neprotic Syndrome which effects the function of her kidneys.

Since Thursday 23th October and just 18 days old, Finlee has been receiving daily albumin infusions and lots of antibiotics to help her kidneys retain the protein needed to function properly. Congenital Neprotic Syndrome effects around 1 in 10,000 babies.

With such a long road ahead of them, we as a friend group along with a few others in our small community thought it would be a good idea to set this page up to help with any financial burdens they may face while on this journey with Finlee

Kelsey McLean's involvement (page creator)

Close friends

Use of funds

All money received will go towards on going costs while Kayla and Michael are away from home with Finlee.

Read more

Latest update

Update image

Finlees Progress  9 December 2024

Posted by: Kayla Bremner

First of all we would like to thank each and everyone of you for supporting our family. It means the absolute world to us.

Finlee is progressing really well. We thought we were coming home a few times, but each time Finlee has had a wee set back, which has been mentally tough. She is stable, her meds are doing their jobs and she’s growing like a weed.

The drs are aiming to get us home by Christmas but we know that’s not guaranteed.

Hope to see you all soon.

Love the Bremner family x

Share this update

Read 1 more update

Read more
Givealittle’s Generosity Report for FY2025
Givealittle’s Generosity Report for FY2025 has been released, and once again it offers a powerful snapshot of how New Zealanders show up for one another. Learn More

Latest donations

Jill & Graham
Jill & Graham on 13 Dec 2024
$100
Lisa
Lisa on 01 Dec 2024
Thinking of you all at this tough time. Wishing you all the best. Love from Lisa & Phil Sadlier xx
$100
Hayden
Hayden on 22 Nov 2024
Thinking of Kayla, Michael, Arlo in supporting Finlee through this difficult time. Forever grateful to Starship for my own experiences when I was her age. I’m confident she’ll continue to grow and live a healthy life with the support of her family and the wonderful medical professionals supporting her.
$150
Trent and Hannah
Trent and Hannah on 19 Nov 2024
Thinking of you guys!
$100
Shirley
Shirley on 19 Nov 2024
Thinking of you all x
$100

Who's involved?

Kelsey McLean's avatar
Created by Kelsey McLean
Kayla Bremner's avatar
Paying to a verified bank account of Kayla Bremner
Page Moderated
The page has been checked by our team to make sure it complies with our terms and conditions.

Any concerns?

Report this page
This campaign started on 1 Nov 2024 and ended on 29 Apr 2025.