Help Support Rilee Wright’s Battle with AML Leukemia

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Given by 288 generous donors in around 9 months

Help Support Rilee Wright’s Battle with AML Leukemia

Nelson / Tasman

Ten-year-old Rilee Wright's world has been turned upside down. What started as persistent headaches quickly became something far more serious. Rilee has just been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

She has now had to leave her home in Nelson and travel to Christchurch Hospital to begin intensive treatment—far from the comforts of home, friends, and school. Rilee faces a long and challenging road ahead, and her whānau are doing everything they can to stay strong and support her every step of the way.

This Givealittle page has been set up to help ease the financial pressure on Rilee’s family as they navigate this heartbreaking journey—covering travel costs, loss of income, and all the little things that add up while they focus on Rilee’s care.

As you make a donation, we warmly encourage you to leave a message of support for Rilee and her whānau. Your kind words will lift their spirits and remind them that they are not alone.

Every donation, no matter how small, makes a huge difference. Thank you for wrapping Rilee and her whānau in love and support.

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This will help ease the financial pressure on Rilee’s family as they navigate this heartbreaking journey—covering travel costs, loss of income, and all the little things that add up while they focus on Rilee’s care.

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Latest update

Givealittle extension  13 October 2025

Whilst Rilee is " kicking cancers Butt" We’ve decided to extend this Givealittle page to allow more time for support to come in. There has been so much kindness and generosity already and Beth, Jay, Rilee and Carter are incredibly grateful. Extending this page will allow Beth and Jay to continue providing Rilee with the care and support that she needs in Auckland and after they have returned home, whenever that may be.

Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, or offered support — it truly means the world. 💜

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 11 Nov 2025
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 03 Nov 2025
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Kath
Kath on 25 Sep 2025
Love you team Wright. xx Kath and John
$100
Sachith
Sachith on 05 Aug 2025
Wishing you a speedy recovery Rilee!
$200
Sam
Sam on 29 Jul 2025
$50

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Created by Lisa Baxendine
Adrienne Weston's avatar
Paying to a verified bank account of Adrienne Weston on behalf of The Wright Family
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This campaign started on 21 Apr 2025 and ended on 13 Jan 2026.