A heartfelt fundraiser to support Danielle and Jeremy as they care for Liam, who is bravely battling a rare genetic condition.
Lower Hutt, Wellington
Liam is Danielle and Jeremy’s much longed-for and deeply treasured IVF baby — their tiny miracle after years of heartbreak, hope and determination.
After beginning their IVF journey in 2020, and two public-funded rounds, Liam was their very last embryo — their final chance to become parents. Everything went smoothly until Danielle went into labour early, and their beautiful boy arrived at just 33 weeks.
Soon after his birth, genetic testing revealed that Liam has a rare condition that came back as normal/inconclusive, which can affect the liver, heart, and other parts of the body. It’s a diagnosis no parent ever expects or prepares for.
This week, routine blood tests showed concerning results and Liam was admitted to Wellington Hospital for monitoring while a plan is made for the next steps. It’s likely he will need to be transferred to Starship Hospital in Auckland for specialist care.
Danielle and Jeremy live in Lower Hutt and had just bought their first home before Danielle became pregnant. She’s currently on maternity leave and unable to return to work while Liam is so unwell. Jeremy continues to balance work and supporting his family through this challenging time.
This page has been created to help ease financial pressure so they can focus on what matters most — Liam’s health and healing. Any donation or message of support means the world. 💛
I am friends with Danielle and am a fellow IVF Mum
To go towards Danielle's share of living expenses so that she can stay home and look after Liam.
Danielle Begins Donor Testing for Liam 13 May 2026
Danielle has decided to see if she could be a donor match for Liam, and they share the same blood type. She’s already had a full health screening with blood tests, which have come back with no concerns so far. The next step is travelling to Auckland for further testing, including a CT scan and meetings with the transplant team.
Liam continues to amaze everyone with his happy nature — pulling himself up, exploring, and learning more about the world around him every day. At the same time, he is still struggling with painful scream crying during feeds, and his tummy has become more distended (picture attached) here's hoping that Danielle is the perfect match ❤️
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Thank you so much Helen! Danielle would really like to get in touch with you. Is that OK?
Thank you Moana ❤️
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