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💛 Help us stay by our 1-year-old Liam’s side during his liver transplant

  • 💚 We Finally Get to Say It… Liam Has Had His Transplant 💚

      5 September 2026
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    There are some words we never knew if we would get to write: Liam has had his transplant. 🥹💚

    After months of waiting, hoping, testing, travelling and wondering what the future would hold for our little boy, we finally got the chance we had been praying for. And incredibly, Liam’s donor was his dad, Jeremy. ❤️

    Jeremy gave a piece of himself so his little boy could have the chance to grow up. There are no words big enough to explain what that means to us. The transplant has gone well and, so far, Liam is doing really well.

    For so long our lives have revolved around hospitals, blood tests, medications, appointments and fear of what might happen next. Now, for the first time in a very long time, we can look ahead with hope.

    There is still a road ahead with recovery, monitoring and plenty more appointments, but we can finally imagine Liam simply getting to be a little boy — running around, causing mischief, celebrating birthdays and making memories. ❤️

    To everyone who has donated, shared Liam’s story, sent messages, checked in or supported our family — thank you. You helped carry us through some of our hardest days.

    Now we finally get to share the update we dreamed of:

    Liam has his new liver. His dad gave him the gift of life. And our beautiful boy is doing well. 💚

    With all our love,

    Danielle, Jeremy & Liam xx

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  • A huge update on Liam ❤️

      13 August 2026
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    We finally have some incredible news to share — we have found Liam a living donor, and his liver transplant is happening next week. ❤️

    After everything Liam has been through, it feels almost surreal to be able to say those words.

    There have been so many appointments, tests, setbacks, unknowns and long days of waiting, but we are finally at the point we have been hoping for. Liam has a chance at a healthier future, and we couldn't be more grateful.

    The next few weeks will be incredibly challenging and there is still a long road ahead with the transplant and recovery, but for the first time in a long time, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

    We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported Liam and our family along the way — whether you've donated, shared our Givealittle, sent a message, checked in on us, or simply kept Liam in your thoughts. It has meant more than we could ever put into words.

    Next week, our little boy gets his chance. ❤️

    Please keep Liam, his donor, and our family in your thoughts as we head into this next chapter. 🙏❤️

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  • An Update on Danielle's Donor Assessment

      11 July 2026
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    We wanted to share a little update with everyone who has been following Liam's journey and keeping our family in your thoughts.

    Over the past few weeks, Danielle has been undergoing extensive testing to see whether she could be suitable as a live donor for Liam. It has been a long process involving countless blood tests, specialist appointments, scans, and further investigations.

    Unfortunately, after completing all of the assessments, we've been told that Danielle is unable to be Liam's donor.

    While this is heartbreaking news for our family, we know the transplant team has been incredibly thorough to ensure the safest possible outcome for both Danielle and Liam. Although this wasn't the outcome we had been hoping for, we trust that every step has been taken with Liam's best interests at heart.

    Our focus now remains on our brave little boy as we continue waiting for the call that a suitable donor has become available. The waiting is hard, but we remain hopeful and hold on to the belief that Liam's time will come.

    To everyone who has supported us, shared our story, sent messages, donated, or kept Liam in your prayers—thank you. Your kindness has carried us through some incredibly difficult days and reminds us that we're not walking this journey alone. We are so grateful to have such an amazing community standing beside us.

    Please continue to keep Liam in your thoughts as we wait for the next chapter in his journey. 💛

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  • Testing Complete — Now We Wait

      26 May 2026
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    Last week Danielle and Liam travelled up to Auckland and stayed at Ronald McDonald House while Danielle underwent vigorous testing and assessments to see if she would be a suitable candidate for a live liver transplant for Liam.

    We’re happy to share that all of the testing went well. Danielle is now having a cool-down week to gather her thoughts before the transplant team meets to discuss the results and determine whether she is a match or not.

    This journey continues to be an emotional rollercoaster for the whole family, but they are incredibly grateful for all of the love, support, messages, and donations they’ve received along the way. Every bit of support means the world to them.

    Thank you all for continuing to walk beside them through this journey ❤️

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  • Danielle Begins Donor Testing for Liam

      12 May 2026
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    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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