Funds to help Billy and his family.

$13,224 donated
Given by 106 generous donors in 14 days

Billy can’t work after seizures revealed a brain growth—help support him, Jess, their toddler Roman, and twins on the way during this time.

Auckland

Right now, our friend Billy and his family are going through something no one ever expects.

Over the past few weeks, Billy has suffered a couple of seizures. The first left him with partial loss of movement in his leg. Then, while at the hospital supporting his partner Jess during a critical stage of her pregnancy with their twins, Billy had another seizure.

After urgent testing, doctors discovered a growth in his brain.

Everything has changed overnight.

Billy is currently unable to work, and in our industry there’s no safety net, no sick leave, no holiday pay. At the same time, Jess is preparing to welcome their twins in the coming weeks. Together, they’re already raising their beautiful two-year-old son, Roman.

This should be a time of excitement and new beginnings. Instead, it’s become a time of uncertainty, stress, and waiting for answers.

We’re raising funds to help ease that pressure.

Every dollar will go directly to Billy and his family, helping cover bills, daily expenses, and giving them a sense of stability while they navigate what comes next.

If you know Billy, you know the kind of man he is.

He’s the one who shows up. The one who helps without being asked. The one who gives his time, energy, and support to others whenever they need it.

Now it’s our turn to show up for him.

Let’s come together and support our brother, his partner Jess, and their young family during this incredibly challenging time.

Any contribution, big or small, makes a real difference.

Thank you.

Joel Coombs' involvement (page creator)

A close friend.

Use of funds

Towards living expenses to create some stability for Billy and his family.

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Latest update

Update on Billy  8 April 2026

Thankyou so much for your incredibly generous donations and messages. Billy and his family are feeling the love and, all things considered, in good spirits. Billy is booked in for a biopsy and will hopefully be revieving more information on his condition within the next 2-3 weeks. Keep sending the love and kind wishes. Also, a special thanks to the crew in the workshop at KFS for organising the garage sale. It’s been really busy and there is some great stuff there. If you’re at KFS, pop your head in and check it out. If you have anything you want to donate to it too, please bring it in to the workshop area down by the paint department. Thankyou everyone and much love.

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Latest donations

Arjan
Arjan on 08 Apr 2026
Sendin love and dolla dolla billz yall
$187
Tony
Tony on 08 Apr 2026
$200
Church Northwest
Church Northwest on 08 Apr 2026
Arohanui from cnw.nz
$500
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 06 Apr 2026
$100
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Guest Donor on 06 Apr 2026
$50

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This campaign started on 26 Mar 2026 and ended on 9 Apr 2026.