Help Support 'Sophie' and Family through this difficult time
Support Baby Sophie’s Family and Help Give Her a Beautiful Farewell when the time comes to say goodbye.
Dargaville, Northland
On the 9th of April 2025, Reece Neho and Octaviah Jackson welcomed their beautiful daughter Sophie into the world—24 weeks too soon. Born extremely premature, Sophie has spent the last 124 days in neonatal intensive care, fighting with incredible strength and courage.
Throughout this unimaginable journey, Reece and Octaviah have never left her side. They both gave up their jobs to be with Sophie every single day, pouring all their love and energy into supporting her through every challenge. Sophie has endured more than any tiny soul should ever have to, and her parents have shown unwavering devotion and strength.
Sadly, the fight has become too much for Sophie, and she is now receiving palliative care. The family is now focused on creating precious, lasting memories with the little time they have left.
We are raising funds to help Reece and Octaviah give Sophie the peaceful and beautiful farewell she deserves. Your kindness will help ease the financial burden during this heartbreaking time and allow the family to honour Sophie with a dignified and loving goodbye.
Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference. Thank you for your compassion and support.
Catherine Monnington's involvement (page creator)
Reece is my beloved nephew, and I’m fundraising to support him, Octaviah, and their family through this heartbreaking journey with their precious baby Sophie.
Use of funds
4 February 2025
Funds will be used to financially support their family.
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The money raised will help cover, when the time comes, giving Sophie a beautiful and peaceful farewell.
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Latest update
Sophie’s 11months today 9 March 2026
Today marks 11 months in hospital for Sophie.
Unfortunately she’s back in PICU after catching rhinovirus and a chest infection, and the last week has been incredibly hard. She has been put back on Nitric, She’s been febrile and needing maximum respiratory support, which has been so scary to see. Watching your baby struggle like that is something no parent ever feels prepared for.
The last few days have felt really heavy, but we’re finally starting to see a small bit of progress, with her support slowly beginning to come down. We’re holding onto every little improvement and hoping she keeps heading in the right direction.
It’s so hard seeing her this sick again after everything she’s already been through in her little life. She’s still the strongest girl I know, even on her hardest days.
Thank you so much to everyone who continues to support Sophie, send messages, and keep her in your thoughts. It truly means more than we can say during these long months in hospital. Love Octaviah and Reece
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