Francie's big trip to the South Island!

$1,038 of $2,000 goal
Given by 21 generous donors in 5 weeks

Help Francie's holiday dream come true!

Wellington

Francie has an exciting holiday planned where she will be catching the ferry to the South Island and going on an adventure around the top of the North Island.

Francie lives with an incredibly complex disability called Prader Willi Syndrome. This means that everyday activities that we take for granted are very hard to achieve. Francie dreams of going on her big holiday adventure but she does not have access to regular finances that others would have.

Francie plans to go across on the ferry and do activities such as a day spa, a cruise of Queen Charlotte Sounds and catch up with an old friend in Nelson.

Francie is unable to make this trip without her support workers attending alongside her and their assistance will make this dream a reality.

We hope to raise the money through givealittle.co.nz and be able to share Francie's holiday with you all!

Bjorn Christensen's involvement (page creator)

I work as Francie's direct line manager for her disability support services.

Use of funds

Ferry trips for 3x people including Francie's support

Accommodation

Petrol

Emergency funds (In case something goes wrong)

A day spa

Other activities that will incur fees during the trip

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Latest update

Update number 3  5 June 2025

Good morning team,

Thank you all so much for the amazing generosity you have shown. We are almost at the halfway mark for donations and have raised $918. We are going to push hard to get this across the line and get Francie on her highly anticipated trip!

Thank you all so much!

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 07 Jun 2025
$20
Linda Thornton

Hello Ricky, thank you so much for helping make Francie's trip a reality. We really appreciate your generosity!

Linda Thornton
Pip
Pip on 05 Jun 2025
$100
Linda Thornton

Thank you Pip, for making this happen!

Linda Thornton
Supriya
Supriya on 04 Jun 2025
Have a wonderful time Francie!
$50
Linda Thornton

Thank you so much, Supriya, for your very generous donation - it is so much appreciated!

Linda Thornton
Amanda
Amanda on 28 May 2025
Have an amazing time Francie. What a cool adventure!
$50
Linda Thornton

Mandy - what a lovely and very generous gesture! Thank you so very much, it means such a lot to Francie xo

Linda Thornton
Jackie
Jackie on 24 May 2025
Have a fantastic holiday 💕
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Linda Thornton

Thank you so much for your donation, you are very generous! I know how much Francie is looking forward to her trip. xxx

Linda Thornton

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This campaign started on 7 May 2025 and ended on 15 Jun 2025.