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.
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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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Happy 1st birthday Sophie 13 April 2026
Sophie turned 1 on Thursday — a whole year of fighting, growing, and showing us what real strength looks like. I’ve posted some photos from her birthday, so please check them out when you get a moment.
Today she had another surgery to balloon her pulmonary veins, and thankfully it went well. She’s recovering now, resting up after another big day for such a tiny human.
She’s still a long way from home, and we’re just ticking off the days as they come. A year in hospital is a long time — it comes with its challenges, its frustrations, and moments where everything feels a bit too much. But it’s Sophie who keeps us grounded. Watching her fight every single day leaves us in absolute awe of her strength.
Thank you for sticking with us and for all the support — it really does mean everything.
Love Octaviah and Reece
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