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$550 donated
Given by 12 generous donors in around 6 months

This page is a fundraiser to help three homeschooled teens access learning opportunities beyond the 'classroom'.

Wellington, Carterton District

We're a trio of homeschoolers from different backgrounds and reasons for homeschooling. Jackson experienced severe bullying at intermediate that led to the need to recoup mentally and what started out as a short-term experience saw him really flourish and grow to love learning. Violette suffered a brain injury in March 2024 that made it impossible for her to learn in a school environment with the noise and lighting and long days. Homeschooling has a been a major part in her recovery. Jimmy has always struggled with school largely due to ADHD and conventional school was just not working.

Jackson is passionate about one day becoming a critical care flight paramedic in the rescue choppers. Violette has her heart set on becoming a marine biologist and Jimmy plans to one day be a contract farmer.

All three youth volunteer in their communities in various ways including coaching kids’ sports and helping with children’s holiday camps.

Homeschooling comes at massive cost - and the ability for a parent to earn income is reduced. When opportunities arise to further their learning outside of the classroom, options are very limited.

We will be fundraising to earn money to go towards educational experiences including opportunities that push them to grow and challenge themselves.

One of our planned trips is to visit The Buried Village or Te Wairoa and to visit Mt Ruapehu.

We know that most parents in NZ are in the same boat - so this is only for any who may be interested in supporting them.

Debbie Hunt's involvement (page creator)

I oversee the learning and support each of these young people, always looking for ways to help them flourish as people and in their chosen career paths.

Use of funds

Opportunities arise from time to time that meet their individual interests (such as 'Ocean Youth' for Violette) or trips that boost confidence and build skill that will benefit them in their chosen career paths.

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Latest donations

Zoey
Zoey on 12 Jun 2025
$20
Bill
Bill on 06 Jun 2025
Hope you have a great time
$50
Zoey
Zoey on 04 Jun 2025
We love you guys xx
$50
Debbie Hunt

Love you Zoey, thanks so much for supporting our kids!

Debbie Hunt
A
A on 04 Jun 2025
$20
Debbie Hunt

Thank you so much!

Debbie Hunt
Jacky
Jacky on 01 Jun 2025
$20
Debbie Hunt

Thank you so much!!

Debbie Hunt

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This campaign started on 28 May 2025 and ended on 28 Nov 2025.