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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And just like that …Home - 414 days later 28 May 2026
After 414 days, our girl is finally going home.
Even writing that feels surreal. A year and a bit of hospital life, surgeries, setbacks, tiny wins, big wins, long nights, and longer days… and now we finally get to take her home. She has fought for every single moment, and she’s shown us a level of strength we didn’t even know was possible.
But as much as this is a huge step, the battle isn’t over. Sophie will still need ongoing medical support, follow‑ups, and care as we navigate whatever comes next. This is just the start of a new chapter — one where she gets to heal, grow, and be surrounded by home instead of hospital walls.
We’re packing up her room, saying goodbye to the place that kept her alive, and stepping into a future we’ve been dreaming about for so long. Home. Her own bed. Our own space. A chance to breathe again.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us through this massive journey — the messages, the donations, the love, the patience. You’ve helped carry us through the hardest days.
Here’s to Sophie. To her strength, her stubborn spark, and the long road she’s still walking — but now, finally, from home. Love Octaviah Reece and Sophie
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Thanks ! They are heading home today and super excited. Your donation means the world !
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