Help Kaharau and Our Whānau Heal

$8,830 of $10,000 goal
Given by 247 generous donors in 10 weeks

Raising funds so my son Kaharau and I can get proper treatment and start feeling well again 🫶

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

Kia ora, my name’s Te Whetūmārama and I’m mum to my beautiful boy, Kaharau, who’s nearly one.

Since he was just a few months old, we’ve been on a tough journey with his skin. He developed severe eczema that kept getting infected with staph and yeast. We’ve tried so many things, doctors, antibiotics, diet changes, natural remedies and while some things help a bit, nothing has given him long-term relief.

Most days his skin is sore and itchy. He scratches until he bleeds, wakes through the night uncomfortable, and misses out on just being a carefree baby. Watching him go through this has been the hardest thing as a mum.

It’s also taken a big toll on me. I’ve ended up with bad eczema myself, recurring staph infections, and gut issues from all the stress. Because I’m still breastfeeding, my health affects his too, so I need to heal alongside him.

We are now looking at overseas options for treatment, as what we’ve tried here in NZ hasn’t been enough. But the costs for travel, consults, and treatment are just too much for us to cover alone, which is why I’m reaching out for help, something I never thought I’d do.

Any support will go towards getting both Kaharau and myself the care we need to get better. Even if you can’t donate, sharing this with others makes a huge difference.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for standing with us and believing in a brighter, healthier future for my boy and our whānau.

Arohanui,

Te Whetūmārama 🌸

Use of funds

Unfunded or partially funded specialist consults, treatments, tests, and daily medical supplies (ointments, creams, sprays, dressings, and probiotics) for Kaharau and myself, support for my own health including vitamins, supplements, probiotics, and gut health support so I can continue breastfeeding and caring for him.

If specialists recommend it funds will also go towards overseas travel and treatment. I will post a page update if we need to go overseas for treatment.

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Latest donations

Melanie
Melanie 3 days ago
Praying for healing and rest in the Mighty name of Jesus 🙏
$30
Leon
Leon 4 days ago
Sorry i couldn't give more to help, but please know me and my family will continue to keep you in our prayers 💯🤗
$20
Oke
Oke 4 days ago
Beautiful bubba! Wish i could take the mamae away darling, you are so strong and brave!
$100
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Chanelle
Chanelle 6 days ago
$10

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This campaign started on 23 Sep 2025 and ends on 23 Mar 2026.