Help Support Baby Alice and Her Family 💛

On 15 May 2025, Steve and Harriet’s world changed forever. Their beautiful daughter Alice was born, and within hours, they were told she had Severe HIE — a catastrophic brain injury from lack of oxygen at birth. Doctors could not promise she would survive.

For over three months, Alice has lived in NICU, fighting through seizures, breathing struggles, endless tests, and 24/7 care. Harriet has spent every single day and night by her side, coming home only once — for just six hours — since Alice was born. Steve juggles caring for their two little girls, Maeve (4) and Grace (2), travelling to the hospital, and holding life together, all without any immediate family in New Zealand.

Alice’s future is uncertain, but the truth is clear — this family needs help right now. Donations will cover hospital travel, childcare, home support, medical equipment, and, most importantly, time together as a family — making memories at the zoo, at the park, or simply cuddled on the couch, for however long they have.

Every moment with Alice is a gift. Your support could mean the difference between a family drowning in worry and a family able to hold their daughter close, focus on love, and make every precious moment count.

Majority of the funds will be spent on day to day needs, like cleaning, cooking and childcare so the family can spend what ever time they have left, together.

Please, if you can, be part of Alice’s story today.

With lots of Love

Stefan & Cassandra Venter