Help Remi stand - one birdy at a time

$19,301 of $40,000 goal
Given by 136 generous donors in 17 days

Help give Remi, who lives with Rett Syndrome, the chance to stand and thrive through life changing therapy.

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

Our daughter Remi is a bright, giggly two-year-old who loves The Wiggles, music, and being around people. But behind her smile is a rare and devastating condition — Rett Syndrome — a neurological disorder that’s stolen her ability to walk, talk, and use her hands. It’s like having the symptoms of autism, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, anxiety, and epilepsy all in one little body.

Remi has shown us she can improve. After attending intensive therapy sessions in Australia, she reached milestones we never thought possible - sitting on her own, reaching out to stop herself from falling, beginning to put weight through her legs.

But each three-week block costs up to $10,000, and without consistent therapy, all of her progress risks being lost.

Thankfully, a new clinic is opening in Rotorua this July, giving us local access to the therapy she needs. But the sessions aren’t funded in NZ, and costs continue to mount — therapy, equipment, home modifications, travel.

To raise funds and awareness, Matt (Remi’s dad) will be playing 24 hours of indoor golf on May 23, joined by friends and special guests.

Thank you so much for supporting Remi’s journey.

Use of funds

Our goal is to raise $60,000 to support Remi’s next two years of therapy and give her the best chance to stand and live more freely in her body.

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Latest donations

Sam
Sam 5 hours ago
Go well all!!
$200
Guest Donor
Guest Donor 6 hours ago
$50
Campbell
Campbell 14 hours ago
$100
Shaun
Shaun 14 hours ago
Keep up the good work Matt
$100
Lorraine and Mark O'Shea
Lorraine and Mark O'Shea 15 hours ago
Remi and family, sending all our love, Lorraine and Mark O'Shea (Sarah's other family)
$202.67

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This campaign started on 5 May 2025 and ends on 5 Jun 2025.