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Little Frankie's leukemia journey

$11,555 donated
Given by 157 generous donors in around 6 months

Help little Frankie create magical memories for her & her family

Canterbury

5 year old Frankie has definitely seen more challenges in her short life having being a NICU baby and undergoing heart surgery she has been a warrior from day 1.

Sept 2022 Frankie and her family received the devastating news that she had leukemia, it was an extremely difficult 10 months. Frankie and her Dad, Paul left their home in Blenheim and spent months living between Christchurch hospital & Ronald McDonald House whilst Frankie's mum, Jen, her older brother Oscar and younger sister Charlie made the weekly visits between Blenheim & Christchurch.

In 2023 the family moved to Christchurch. Frankie was doing great, in-between quite a few unexpected hospital stays Frankie showed her strength and bravery, even excited each time she visited hospital to see all the doctors and nurses.

In Nov 2024 they all celebrated 799 days of treatment was finally over and Frankie was clear of leukemia. Frankie enjoyed a fantastic summer playing at home, enjoying the paddling pool and showing everyone her sass and cheekiness wherever she went.

Unfortunately in March 2025 she had relapsed with leukemia. Absolutely heartbroken the family don't have many options to cure her from this terrible disease. As Frankie also has down syndrome, a bone marrow transplant was too high risk option through infections, toxicity and treatment related death it was just too much to put their baby girl through. With no further treatment options, now is the time for them to make memories for the time they have left.

Georgia Graham's involvement (page creator)

I'm one of Frankies cousins

Use of funds

We've set up this page to help raise some funds to help them make special memories the family hugely deserve, allow some time off work and just enable Paul and Jen to not have to worry about finances during this incredibly difficult time.

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Ello, ello, ello   11 January 2026

Frankie went in a police car 🚓

Thanks to the awesome Rangiora Police we got a visit on New Years Day! Frankie and Oscar had a great time exploring the car and dressing up, even having a chance to do the lights and sirens!

Our next few missions include fun in the North Island and also a dolphin cruise in Akaroa - exciting times as always 💜♥️

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 24 Dec 2025
$50
Georgia Graham

Thank you so so much for your kind donation to give us the opportunity to make as many memories as possible, it really is hugely appreciated 🫶🏼 from all of us with love 💖

Georgia Graham
James Atherton
James Atherton on 23 Dec 2025
Sending all my love xxx
$100
Georgia Graham

Thank you so so much for your kind donation to give us the opportunity to make as many memories as possible, it really is hugely appreciated 🫶🏼 from all of us with love 💖

Georgia Graham
Ellen
Ellen on 23 Dec 2025
Frankie, you are so cheeky and full of sass. The first time I met you at preschool, you tried to steal my glasses right off my face! 😅 I hope you get to achieve all your bucket list items ❤️
$20
Georgia Graham

Thank you so so much for your kind donation to give us the opportunity to make as many memories as possible, it really is hugely appreciated 🫶🏼 from all of us with love 💖

Georgia Graham
Sinead
Sinead on 23 Dec 2025
Enjoy every second, lovely Frankie x
$25
Georgia Graham

Thank you so so much for your kind donation to give us the opportunity to make as many memories as possible, it really is hugely appreciated 🫶🏼 from all of us with love 💖

Georgia Graham
matt
matt on 22 Dec 2025
$100
Georgia Graham

Thank you so so much for your kind donation to give us the opportunity to make as many memories as possible, it really is hugely appreciated 🫶🏼 from all of us with love 💖

Georgia Graham

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This campaign started on 21 Jul 2025 and ends on 21 Jul 2026.