Help Make Time Count for Our Mum, Debby, with Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

$4,818 donated
Given by 61 generous donors in 8 days

Supporting our mum Debby after her Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, as we help cover care, equipment, and time to make meaningful memories.

Auckland

Our mum, Debby, was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

MND is a rare, progressive, and fatal condition that damages motor neurones in the brain, causing muscles to waste away and leading to loss of mobility, speech, swallowing, and eventually breathing. The average life expectancy is 2-5 years.

She first started showing symptoms a year ago.

Our mum can no longer walk without a leg brace and crutches, and she is beginning to lose control in her arm and hand. Everyday things like going up and down stairs, washing dishes, and getting dressed have become difficult.

About our mum

She is an incredible and talented person, creative, kind, and full of love. Art is a huge part of who she is, and the thought that one day she may not be able to paint anymore is heartbreaking.
She always stands up for others, and is endlessly generous with her time and energy. She loves to learn, is always curious, and is someone you can always rely on.

As it progresses, she will need increasing support, including mobility aids, home modifications, ongoing care, and help getting to and from medical appointments.

Funds raised will help cover the cost of care, equipment, and daily support, as well as giving our mum the opportunity to create meaningful memories while she still can.

If you are able to donate, any amount, no matter how small, would mean so much to us. If you’re not able to donate, sharing this page would also make a huge difference.

Thank you for supporting our mum 🤍

Amber Barry's involvement (page creator)

I am Debby's youngest daughter, organising this fundraiser to support her and our family. Debby is a mother of two daughters, and a grandmother of two.

Use of funds

Funds raised will help cover the cost of care, equipment, and daily support, as well as giving our mum the opportunity to create meaningful memories while she still can.

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Latest donations

Willo
Willo 1 day ago
$75
Guest Donor
Guest Donor 1 day ago
$100
Olga
Olga 1 day ago
$100
ruby
ruby 1 day ago
i wish i could give more than money
$50
Matt
Matt 2 days ago
$300

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Amber Barry's avatar
Created by Amber Barry
Adrienne Barry's avatar
Paying to a verified bank account of Adrienne Barry on behalf of My mom, Debby Fox
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This campaign started on 25 Apr 2026 and ends on 24 Apr 2028.