Harper’s Dream Pool

$29,529 donated
Given by 473 generous donors in 12 weeks

Fundraising for Harper to have his own pool.

Paraparaumu, Wellington

In October 2016, my nephew Harper Ahern was 4 years old when he was unexpectedly diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

DMD is a severe neuromuscular disorder in which muscles progressively waste away and mobility loss is certain. Whilst there is heaps of research and trials in place, there is currently no cure for DMD and primary treatment consists of steroids and physical therapy to try and prolong the onset of the disease.

How quickly and how severe Harper’s condition deteriorates, we don’t yet know. Harper has lost his mobility and requires an electric wheelchair full-time. His dreams and needs are similar to other boys his age. He loves cooking, waterslides, playing at the beach, being part of a soccer team, bush walks and getting up to mischief! Harper feels free when he is in the water and it can help his condition by providing mild resistance for low-grade muscle work, respiratory exercise to maintain or increase capacity and breath control and provide a great space to socialise and interact with others. It is my dream for Harper to have his own pool to help him feel free, help his health and so he can create precious memories.

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My darling Nephew.

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Swimming poor for Harper

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Latest update

Harper’s Dream Pool Update  4 June 2022

Thank you all for the support towards Harper’s Dream Pool, and his Aunty Emz’s last wish. We are so, so appreciative.

We are excited to say that we’ve been provided fantastic support from West Coast Pools here in Kapiti, who will be working towards installing the pool in September 2022!! Along with West Coast Pools, Griffiths Drilling are helping out massively to make this happen. Thanks so much Arron and Mel!

Also, tomorrow (Sunday 5th June) Harper and our family are being documented on Attitude TV. You can watch this live at 12pm on TV1, or catch up on TVNZ OnDemand afterwards.

Thank you all so much again for your support. X

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Latest donations

Reuben
Reuben on 09 Mar 2022
Enjoy the pool bro!
$20
Lyndz
Lyndz on 01 Mar 2022
Best wishes for your new pool Harper. You have a very special Aunty.💕
$100
Grainger Family (Gemma)
Grainger Family (Gemma) on 28 Feb 2022
Hope you enjoy your new pool Harper!
$50
haley
haley on 26 Feb 2022
may god bless you all
$20
Sowry
Sowry on 22 Feb 2022
It's not much but my heart goes out to such a loving family
$10

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Created by Emma & Hamish Ahern
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Paying to a verified bank account of Dion Ahern on behalf of Harper Ahern
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This campaign started on 2 Jan 2022 and ended on 31 Mar 2022.