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Help me get therapy in Sydney

$14,405 of $25,000 goal
Given by 162 generous donors in 11 weeks

Life-changing treatment not available in NZ that will impact my entire future.

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Hi everyone, I'm Liv.

I hid big secrets when I was in mummy’s puku. I was born with lots of medical issues that surprised everyone... My oesophagus was split in two, and part of it was attached to a fragile windpipe- crazy, aye!

The biggest secret: I have superpowered genes! I have Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome), meaning three copies of the 21st chromosome.

This has led to challenges in my everyday life.

I get sick often & at times need to see my friends at Taranaki Base and Waikato hospitals -sometimes for weeks. I miss my big brother & my parent that stays behind when this happens.

While I'm mostly like other kids, I reach milestones at a much slower pace. I need a lot of love, patience & help to do most things a 3yr old can do, like stand, walk, feed myself safely, play and communicate.

I'll get there one day... With your support, that day can be soon!

An incredible place called NAPA in Sydney can help me, and I've got a spot to visit them in September. It’s my best chance to kick ass in this world!

For 3 weeks, 4 hours a day, I'll get specialised intensive therapies that push my abilities. The goals are to walk, feed safely, communicate more & play functionally.

My whānau is one of many Kiwi families that need to raise funds for their children to receive this treatment to improve their quality of life.

Please help support us getting there. Any funding beyond the goal will be used for further rounds of life-changing intensives that will continue to help me reach my potential.

Love Liv

Ruru House's involvement (page creator)

Liv attends our early learning centre. We have had the privilege of supporting Liv's whānau since Ezra (Liv's big brother) came to us in 2019. They are part of our whānau. Lucia is Liv's mum.

Use of funds

Flights, accommodation and daily expenses of travelling with a special needs and medically complex child whilst Mum (Lu) and Dad take time off work.

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Latest update

Liv made it to NAPA!  14 October 2024

Posted by: Olga (Lucia) Habanec

We've just returned from the NAPA Center in Sydney and Liv has learnt a few cool tricks 🥰

Thank you all so much for your support in making this dream a reality and in particular, a monumental thank you to Anna Ryder and the wonderful souls at Ruru House for spearheading this campaign. We couldn't have done it without you and we are forever indebted 😘

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 15 Aug 2024
Love you Team Vanstone! ❤️❤️❤️
$300
Olga (Lucia) Habanec

Thank you for the love 🩷

Olga (Lucia) Habanec
Anne
Anne on 12 Aug 2024
Every blessing.
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Olga (Lucia) Habanec

Thank you Anne 🩷

Olga (Lucia) Habanec
Sally
Sally on 07 Aug 2024
Thanks to Andy Bassett and friends for making you known. I hope you are able to receive this transforming treatment.
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Olga (Lucia) Habanec

Thank you so much 😊

Olga (Lucia) Habanec
Vanessa
Vanessa on 07 Aug 2024
$40
Olga (Lucia) Habanec

Thank you Vanessa 🩷

Olga (Lucia) Habanec
Catherine
Catherine on 02 Aug 2024
Koha for Andy Bassett & Friends' concert this coming week, where all proceeds go towards this very special cause. So happy to support Andy to support you!
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Olga (Lucia) Habanec

Thank you so much 😊

Olga (Lucia) Habanec

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This campaign started on 4 Jun 2024 and ended on 20 Aug 2024.