Help make Camp Purple Live 2026 a reality for kiwi kids with IBD
Camp Purple Live: Supporting Kiwi kids with IBD by building confidence, friendships, and helping them feel less alone in their journey.
Nationwide
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), are chronic autoimmune conditions that severely impact the digestive system, causing debilitating pain and drastically affecting quality of life. New Zealand has one of the highest incidence rates of IBD globally, and for children, managing life with these conditions can be particularly challenging. They face missed school days, frequent hospitalisations, and social isolation as part of their daily reality.
This is where Crohn's & Colitis New Zealand (CCNZ) steps up with Camp Purple Live, an annual summer camp that supports children and teens aged 9 to 17 living with IBD from across New Zealand. For many attendees, this camp offers a life-changing experience filled with opportunities.
Camp Purple Live builds self-confidence, independence, self-esteem, resilience, and empowerment in its participants. For the first time, these kids meet peers who genuinely understand their struggles. They form support networks and lasting friendships, making their journey feel less alone.
Our next camp is scheduled for January 2026 in Christchurch. This camp is entirely free for attendees, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.
Your contribution, no matter the size, will help us ensure that Camp Purple Live 2026 becomes a reality for these incredible kids.
We invite you to watch our video from Camp in 2018: https://youtu.be/cprtJottLHk
About us
Our mission is to make lives more liveable for everyone in NZ affected by IBD. We offer information channels, education and support networks. We seek to enhance their capability to live in a hope-filled environment which will contribute to their happiness.
Use of funds
Funds will contribute to campers and volunteers’ attendance at Camp Purple Live 2026, covering many costs including their travel, accommodation, activities, catering and administration costs.
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Latest donations
Thank you so much for your support, Wellington Support Group members. The kids from Camp Purple Live 2026 will benefit so much from your donation. Camp Purple continues to touch the lives of everyone involved – from the campers and their parents to the volunteers. Your support makes a meaningful difference in so many people's lives, creating a sense of community and empowerment. Thank you for choosing to support us and helping to make this camp a success!
Wow! Thank you so much for your support, Jo. The kids from Camp Purple Live 2026 will benefit so much from your donation. Camp Purple continues to touch the lives of everyone involved – from the campers and their parents to the volunteers. Your support makes a meaningful difference in so many people's lives, creating a sense of community and empowerment. Thank you for choosing to support us and helping to make this camp a success!
Thank you so much for your support, Maryanne. The kids from Camp Purple Live 2026 will benefit so much from your donation. Camp Purple continues to touch the lives of everyone involved – from the campers and their parents to the volunteers. Your support makes a meaningful difference in so many people's lives, creating a sense of community and empowerment. Thank you for choosing to support us and helping to make this camp a success!
Thank you so much for your support, Stephen. The kids from Camp Purple Live 2026 will benefit so much from your donation. Camp Purple continues to touch the lives of everyone involved – from the campers and their parents to the volunteers. Your support makes a meaningful difference in so many people's lives, creating a sense of community and empowerment. Thank you for choosing to support us and helping to make this camp a success!
Thank you so much for your support, Harrison. The kids from Camp Purple Live 2026 will benefit so much from your donation. Camp Purple continues to touch the lives of everyone involved – from the campers and their parents to the volunteers. Your support makes a meaningful difference in so many people's lives, creating a sense of community and empowerment. Thank you for choosing to support us and helping to make this camp a success!
Who's involved?
