Supporting Ari and her family as they face an incredibly difficult time at Starship Hospital.
Te Awamutu, Waikato
Ari is a much-loved 12-year-old daughter who has faced an incredibly difficult medical journey since birth. Despite every challenge she has encountered, she has continued to show remarkable strength and resilience.
Her life changed dramatically after what began as a virus. Since then, , Ari experienced two episodes of respiratory failure. She later suffered a cardiac arrest and required over 20 minutes of CPR before her heartbeat was restored.An MRI has shown areas of brain damage, and she is currently on life support as we continue to pray every day that she will turn this corner.
The road ahead will be incredibly long, with many months of medical care, rehabilitation, and ongoing support ahead. During this time, the financial strain on her family will continue to grow.
Her parents, Fran and Rayce, have remained by Ari’s bedside at Starship Hospital day and night, holding onto hope and praying for a miracle. Alongside them are Ari’s younger siblings, aged 8 and 10, who have also been away from home for well over a month as the family stays together during this unimaginable time.
We are asking for any support, no matter how big or small, to help ease the financial burden on the family so they can focus entirely on what matters most—being there for Ari. Every donation, share, and prayer means more than words can express. Thank you for standing with Ari and her family.
Fran is a dear friend of mine. We attend church together, and our children are friends. I created this Givealittle page to help support their family during this incredibly difficult time.
Funds raised will support Fran and Rayce, with everyday costs, her medical journey, and caring for her siblings during this difficult time.
Every donation helps ease the pressure so they can focus on Ari.
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