Help Baby Luca

$585 donated
Given by 18 generous donors in around 9 months

To assist my daughter with costs of moving her family to Hamilton so they can be closer to her son Luca who is in NICU at Waikato Hospital

Waikato

On the 1st January 2016, my wonderful daughter Nicole gave birth to a precious baby boy Luca.

Luca was born prematurely and with gastrochisis - this means his intestines were on the outside. He had his first surgery within hours of being born. Things haven't improved enough for Luca to digest milk so he has had four subsequent surgeries. He is currently in NICU at Waikato Hospital.

Nicole, her partner and daughter Skyla live in Taupo and travel to Hamilton every few days. They are looking to move to Hamilton as soon as they can find accommodation and arrange kindergarten for Skyla.

These funds would go towards moving cost for when they find accommodation.

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I am the grandmother of Luca

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Update at 7 months old  1 August 2016

Hi All

Baby Luca is still in Waikato Hospital and recently underwent his 6th surgery. His feeding has improved since this surgery but there is still a long road ahead.

The family has still not been accepted for any accommodation but are looking and applying daily.

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Latest donations

Marcus and Shainey
Marcus and Shainey on 30 Apr 2016
When tomorrow comes we will stand up and cheer each other. Namaste
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L Parsons
L Parsons on 29 Apr 2016
Get better soon Luca.
$50
Cheryl & Geordie Smith-Bone
Cheryl & Geordie Smith-Bone on 29 Apr 2016
Good luck guys and we hope your gorgeous little man is better soon ?
$50
Clinton and Robyn
Clinton and Robyn on 19 Apr 2016
$100
Karz
Karz on 19 Apr 2016
Hey lovelys it's not much but something.all the best,you deserve it.xx
$20

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This campaign started on 7 Apr 2016 and ended on 31 Dec 2016.