Hope for Samara, Strength and Support for her Family

$2,450 of $100,000 goal
Given by 27 generous donors since yesterday

Stand with Samara: Supporting Her Family Through Leukaemia

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

Stand with Samara: Supporting Her Family Through Leukaemia

Less than a month ago, Samara—a loving wife, devoted mother of two children aged 12 and 14, and a truly kind and caring person—was suddenly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. In an instant, her family’s world was turned upside down.

Samara is now in Waikato Hospital receiving full-time care and has begun intensive chemotherapy. She faces at least six months of treatment, followed by many more months of recovery—a long, exhausting journey that no family should have to face alone.

Unable to work, Samara can no longer help provide for her family. Her husband runs a small family business in Tauranga and is working hard as their sole income earner, while also trying to be there for Samara and their children. Everyday bills continue, alongside the added cost of travelling to Waikato Hospital for precious family visits.

Samara would be the first to offer help, comfort or a donation to someone in need. Now it is our turn to wrap her family in that same love and support. Every contribution, no matter the size, will help ease the financial pressure so they can focus on what matters most: Samara’s treatment, recovery and time together as a family.

Aimee Jones' involvement (page creator)

Samara has been my ride-or-die friend for 27 years—the first to champion you, stand beside you and always have your back, no matter the situation. Now it’s our turn to do the same for her.

Use of funds

Cost of living, mortgage, power bills, food bills.

Cost of travel to and from Tauranga to Waikato for precious family time

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Latest update

Thank you so much   16 October 2026

Thank you so much for the generous donations in the last 24 hours, every dollar helps and i wanted to extend a thank you on behalf of Samara and her family.

Samara is having a rough ride with her first round of chemo now done, however due to having zero immune system is developing infections here and there, the hospital team is doing their thing, and she is getting well looked after.

Thank you again, your support means everything

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Latest donations

Kate
Kate 46 mins ago
You’ve got this Sam! We are all behind you. Big hugs and love to you and your beautiful family xx
$50
Amie
Amie 1 hour ago
$50
Achsah
Achsah 1 hour ago
Thinking of you❤️love and hugs
$50
Bron
Bron 2 hours ago
Sending love and big hugs. Thinking of you always 🤗
$50
Karryn
Karryn 2 hours ago
Kai kaha
$100

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This campaign started on 15 Oct 2026 and ends on 15 Oct 2027.