Fundraise for Jai

$8,465 donated
Given by 113 generous donors in around 6 months

Fundraising for Jai and his family so his dad Mike can help support Jai and his family after Jai's epilepsy brain surgery

Papamoa, Bay Of Plenty

Jai is my seven year old nephew. Some of you will know Jai's story, some may not. When Jai was ten months old he contracted herpes simplex encephalitis, this has left him with a significant brain injury and he has been fighting for his life ever since with debilitating seizures. These seizures have gotten so severe he stops breathing daily. His last hope is an epilepsy brain surgery called a corpus callosotomy, where surgeons will split his brain to stop the seizures signals having so much punch. After Jai's surgery it will be a long road to recovery in hospital and then in a rehab facility in Auckland away from their home in Papamoa. Jai's family needs your help, these funds will help cover the cost of the lost income of Jai's dad Mike who will be taking unpaid time off during this period of recovery to support not only Jai but Jai's brother and sister.

Brooke Bennett's involvement (page creator)

Jai is my nephew

Use of funds

This money will help cover the lost income of Jai's dad Mike who will be taking unpaid time off during Jai's period of recovery to support Jai and his daughter and son. Funds are to be paid to Jai's mother Jaimie Anstis.

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Surgery update  13 February 2024

Jai had his surgery yesterday, his surgery went for 5 hours! What a tough little man. He is now recovering at starship with his mum and dad.

Thank you all so much for your donations, myself and Jai’s family are so appreciative and blown away from your generosity, support and help ❤️

Once again thank you and we will keep you updated on his recovery ❤️

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Latest donations

Riley
Riley on 27 Feb 2024
$20
Andrew
Andrew on 21 Feb 2024
$100
Rebbecca
Rebbecca on 14 Feb 2024
All the best ❤️
$20
Keshia
Keshia on 13 Feb 2024
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Ange
Ange on 13 Feb 2024
Stay strong you got this Jai xx
$100

Who's involved?

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Created by Brooke Bennett
Jaimie Bowers Anstis's avatar
Paying to a verified bank account of Jaimie Bowers Anstis
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This campaign started on 1 Jan 2024 and ended on 2 Jul 2024.