Help our family take on T-cell Leukaemia

$131,645 donated
Given by 301 generous donors in around 10 months

Our beautiful son Teinaki, has T-cell Leukaemia, and with a 2/3 year recovery road map, any donation will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Auckland

On the 18th of February 2025, our son Teinaki was diagnosed with T-cell Leukaemia. What we know so far is that his battle will be a 2/3 year road map to recovery with intense chemotherapy in the first 6 months where his immune system will be at its most compromised.

Teinaki is a fit, active, beautiful young boy and has dived into this battle like a champ. He is an avid fisherman, plays softball, soccer, basketball, swims, attends church and Sunday school and trains Jiujitsu twice a week.

As a family we have decided that mum will need to return to work to keep the wheels moving and Dad will stand down from work indefinitely to care for our son.

We don't know yet what this will look like financially, but we do know that we want to focus on Teinaki's recovery whole heartedly without the stress of financial pressure. Without Dads income this will be inevitable however we are strong believers in doing right by our kids first and foremost.

Teinaki's journey will be our main focus over the next few years, especially the first 6 months, and we will fight this fight with him every step of the way.

Thank you

Rux, Liz, Teinaki and Lani

Raka (Rux) Soatini's involvement (page creator)

I am Teinaki's Dad

Use of funds

Unforeseen costs associated with numerous medical treatments over the 2/3 year period. Extra tuition sessions, travel costs for hospital visits, finding creative ways to entertain our son.

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Latest donations

Karen
Karen on 27 Jul 2025
My heavenly Abbah continue to watch over you, Teinaki. Love and bless you. K
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Ivan
Ivan on 26 Jun 2025
$50
Josh
Josh on 12 Apr 2025
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 11 Apr 2025
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Rom
Rom on 07 Apr 2025
$300

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This campaign started on 2 Mar 2025 and ends on 1 Mar 2026.