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Ivys scoliosis journey

$1,410 of $18,000 goal
Given by 10 generous donors in 12 days

Help Ivy Stand tall and breathe easier

Otago

Help Ivy stand tall and breathe easier

Our beautiful granddaughter, Ivy Carly Hollows, is a bright intelligent, kind and deeply caring 12 year old who brings so much light and love into all our lives. She has a gentle heart and strength beyond her years.

Ivy is currently facing a very difficult challenge. She has severe scoliosis, a condition that causes a significant curvature of the spine. This has not only become increasingly painful for her but it is now also affecting her breathing.

She has been fitted with a brace but unfortunately it does not fit properly, which adds to her discomfort and limits how much it will help her. This could lead to her having to have corrective surgery sooner than we would have liked. Watching Ivy cope with daily pain and restricted breathing is very hard especially when she continues to show such courage and resilience.

The costs involved in getting the right care has been overwhelming for her mother. She urgently needs proper medical support, including a correctly fitted brace, specialist care and possibly further treatment to improve her quality of life.

We are reaching out for help to give Ivy the chance to live more comfortably.

Funds raised will go towards….

*A properly fitted brace and adjustments

* Specialist Consultations and Treatment

funding for travel and treatment, not offered in the South Island

Every donation, no matter the size will make a meaningful difference. Please share Ivys story it will help

Tina Hollows' involvement (page creator)

my granddaughter

Use of funds

Funding travel and specialist treatment in Auckland

●Chêneau-style Gensingen brace, designed for 3-dimensional correction. This brace technology has effectively treated curves from mild to severe, even in patients previously recommended for surgery.

If our goal is not met, the funds will go towards as much treatment as possible and an ergo lift recovery bed.

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Latest donations

Dave
Dave 4 days ago
$100
Allison
Allison 5 days ago
Love Alli and Dave
$50
Nikki
Nikki on 29 Mar 2026
Love you Ivy x
$100
Tina Hollows

Thanks so much Nikki.

Tina Hollows
Jeremy
Jeremy on 27 Mar 2026
Keep smiling Ivy 😊
$20
Rumi
Rumi on 26 Mar 2026
Lots of love from Rumi xXx
$250

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Created by, and paying to a verified bank account of, Tina Hollows on behalf of her daughter, Genna Hollows, and her granddaughter, Ivy Carly Hollows
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This campaign started on 24 Mar 2026 and ends on 24 Jun 2026.