Help Sienna get to Japan

$3,870 of $8,000 goal
Given by 102 generous donors in 4 weeks

Help Sienna break out and have a life changing experience

Wellington, Wellington City

Sienna is neurodivergent which has always hindered her socially and how she has coped with her feelings leading to high anxiety, lack of independence and confidence.

She surprisingly applied for, and has been accepted, into an exchange student programme for Japan with a host family.

For some this wouldn’t be such a massive deal but for a teenager like Sienna, this will be the opportunity of a life time, giving her much needed confidence and self worth, experiences she will grow from in such a way that we could never give her.

Whilst asking for a handout isn’t something we feel comfortable with, friends have encouraged us to do so as we aren’t in a position to raise the funds needed before August. We would hate for her to miss this amazing opportunity that could change her life, literally.

Natalie McCarthy's involvement (page creator)

Sienna is my 16 year old daughter

Use of funds

The cost of the actual trip including all meals, flights, activities etc is $7995

There are other costs involved that we can pay for.

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We’ve done it!!   14 July 2025

I can’t thank everyone enough for your wonderful donations xxx. Between this and the fundraisers we’ve done have done, we’ve raised the $8k needed. Thank you ALL so much. Just know that you have taken part in changing Siennas life xx

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Dee
Dee on 11 Jul 2025
$20
Natalie McCarthy

Aww Dee thank you!

Natalie McCarthy
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Guest Donor on 10 Jul 2025
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Natalie McCarthy

Thank you so very much!

Natalie McCarthy
KereAna
KereAna on 10 Jul 2025
$10
Natalie McCarthy

Thank you so very much KereAna!

Natalie McCarthy
Jane
Jane on 10 Jul 2025
$50
Natalie McCarthy

Aww thanks heaps Jane!

Natalie McCarthy
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Guest Donor on 10 Jul 2025
$6
Natalie McCarthy

Thank you so very much

Natalie McCarthy

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Created by, and paying to a verified bank account of, Natalie McCarthy on behalf of My daughter, Sienna McCarthy
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This campaign started on 9 Jun 2025 and ended on 14 Jul 2025.