Help Leo Save His Sight - Support a Brave 13- year old Facing Congenital Glaucoma

My name is Angela, and I’m a close family friend of Leo—an incredibly brave, kind-hearted 13-year-old who has been fighting since birth.

Leo lives with congenital glaucoma and Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome, rare conditions that threaten his sight. Leo has spent his life in hospitals, enduring over 53 surgeries, including open-heart surgery. Last year, he lost vision in his left eye—but through pain, fear, and uncertainty, he faces every day with extraordinary courage.

What moves everyone who meets him is his heart. Leo is gentle, grateful, and never forgets to thank his doctors and nurses. Even in the midst of his own battles, he shares his story with the Glaucoma Foundation, helping other children and raising money to give them hope.

With the right treatment, his remaining sight can be saved—but his journey is ongoing. Frequent travel from Auckland to Wellington for many proceedures places a heavy emotional and financial strain on his family.

This June, we hope to take Leo to a Glaucoma Summit in San Francisco, where he can meet people going through the same thing and learn about the latest treatments.

Funds raised will help with:

✈️ Travel & accommodation for treatment

🏥 San Francisco Summit (June)

🎢 A dream trip to Disneyland, giving Leo moments of joy after a childhood of hospitals

Your support—through a donation or simply sharing Leo’s story—gives him hope, protects his sight, and shows this incredibly brave boy that he is never alone.

Leos story: https://glaucoma.org.nz/leos-story/