This page follows our family’s journey as we raise funds for our boys surgeries and raise awareness about Hypospadias.
Whitby, Porirua
At just 3 years old, our brave little boy, Bram, has already endured more surgeries and hospital visits than most people face in a lifetime.
Bram was born with Hypospadias, and although his initial condition was considered a mild case, a simple fix, the journey we have faced has been anything but.
Since turning 1, Bram has undergone 4 major surgeries, a circumcision, a skin graft, a life-saving blood transfusion and 3 emergency surgeries just to allow him to empty his bladder without excruciating pain. By the age of 3, he had already been under anesthetic 9 times.
We are at the point where local options have been exhausted and we have been advised to seek specialized care in the US with Dr. Warren Snodgrass.
Devastatingly, during our consultation, we learned that our 5 yr old son, Brayden, will also require surgery for a condition called Chordee.
After witnessing everything Bram has already endured, the thought of Brayden facing similar complications and repeated surgeries is unthinkable for us.
The financial burden of multiple overseas surgeries is overwhelming, the total cost is far beyond what we can manage on our own. We are reaching out for support to help give our boys the healthy future they deserve.
Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to getting our boys the care they need. If you are unable to donate, sharing our story would mean the world to us.
Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for supporting our family!
Funds will go towards:
• Specialist surgical care in the USA
• Visas, flights, accommodation, and travel & living costs
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to support healing
• Ongoing treatment-related expenses
🖤A little update from us🖤 17 September 2026
We’ve been a little quiet lately and have had to take a step back from actively fundraising for the boys.
There’s been a lot happening behind the scenes, and this week especially has been a really difficult one for our family, with the boys’ dad in hospital and spending time in ICU.
Right now, our focus is on our family and getting through the next little while together.
We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who has supported the boys so far and especially checked in on us this week, your support has meant more to us than we can put into words.
The boys’ journey and their upcoming surgeries are still very much on our minds, but for now, we’re giving ourselves permission to slow down, be present with our family and take things one day at a time.
While we take this little break from actively fundraising, we’d really appreciate it if you could continue to share our boys’ story.
Every share helps more people understand what they’re going through and helps keep their story reaching those who may be able to support them in the future. 🖤
Thank you for continuing to stand behind our boys. xx
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