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Help make magic happen - Camp Purple Live 2027

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Given by 4 generous donors in 27 days

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Inviting people to help make Camp Purple Live 2027 possible for Kiwi kids living with IBD.

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Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis — together known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) — are lifelong autoimmune conditions that can make everyday life incredibly tough. For kids, that challenge is even bigger. Many deal with constant pain, missed school, hospital stays, and the feeling that no one around them truly understands what they’re going through. New Zealand has one of the highest rates of IBD in the world, so this is the reality for thousands of young people.

That’s why Crohn’s & Colitis New Zealand (CCNZ) created Camp Purple Live — a summer camp for children and teens aged 9 to 17 living with IBD. Each year, kids from all over Aotearoa come together for a week that feels completely different from their normal lives.

At Camp Purple Live, they build confidence, independence, resilience, and real friendships with others who just get it. For many, it’s the first time they’ve met someone their own age who shares their condition. They laugh, learn, try new things, and discover they’re not alone — and that can be life‑changing.

Our next camp will take place in January 2027 in Auckland, and we’re committed to keeping it accessible for every family.

Your support helps make Camp Purple Live possible. Every donation, big or small, helps us give these incredible young people a week where they can simply be themselves, have fun, and feel understood.

If you’d like to see what camp looks like, here’s a glimpse from 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 help cover travel, accommodation, activities, catering, and admin costs for campers and volunteers at Camp Purple Live 2027 and beyond.

Latest donations

Margaret on 18 Mar 2026

Hope this gives the kids a treat I’m sure some lollies are ok for bowel disease

$100

Crohn's and Colitis New Zealand Charitable Trust

Kia ora, and thank you so much for your generous donation, Margaret. Your support helps give our rangitahi living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis a week where they can simply be themselves — laughing, learning, and connecting with others who fully understand what they’re going through. Camp Purple Live is life‑changing for so many of our campers, their families and our volunteers, and we’re incredibly grateful to have you standing with us.

Lisa on 15 Mar 2026

$50

Crohn's and Colitis New Zealand Charitable Trust

Kia ora and thank you so much for your generous donation, Lisa. Your support helps give our rangitahi living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis a week where they can simply be themselves — laughing, learning, and connecting with others who fully understand what they’re going through. Camp Purple Live is life‑changing for so many of our campers, their families and our volunteers, and we’re incredibly grateful to have you standing with us.

Guest Donor on 12 Mar 2026

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Crohn's and Colitis New Zealand Charitable Trust

Kia ora, and thank you so much for your generous donation. Your support helps give our rangitahi living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis a week where they can simply be themselves — laughing, learning, and connecting with others who fully understand what they’re going through. Camp Purple Live is life‑changing for so many of our campers, their families and our volunteers, and we’re incredibly grateful to have you standing with us.

Nicola and Mark on 12 Mar 2026

Thanks for your good work with young people.

$200

Crohn's and Colitis New Zealand Charitable Trust

Kia ora, and thank you so much for your generous donation, Nicola and Mark. Your support helps give our rangitahi living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis a week where they can simply be themselves — laughing, learning, and connecting with others who fully understand what they’re going through. Camp Purple Live is life‑changing for so many of our campers, their families and our volunteers, and we’re incredibly grateful to have you standing with us.