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Operation Happee

$4,891 of $350,000 goal
Given by 47 generous donors in 7 days

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!

Use of funds

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

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🎬 Movie Fundraiser – 25 July! 🎬  24 June 2026

We’re excited to share that we’ll be hosting a movie fundraiser on 25 July, and we’d love for you to join us for a fun-filled morning in support of Bram and Brayden.

There will also be a raffle with some fantastic prizes up for grabs, including a family pass to Staglands Wildlife Reserve and a multi-entry pass to Chipmunks Tawa, along with other great prizes.

Thank you for your ongoing support – every ticket purchased and raffle entry helps us get one step closer to giving our boys the care they need. We hope to see you there!

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Latest donations

Maurice
Maurice 3 hours ago
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor 9 hours ago
$25
Blake
Blake 10 hours ago
Kieron shared your story I hope this can help
$50
Maurice
Maurice 19 hours ago
$50
Natasha Bouwer

Thank you for your donation Maurice, we greatly appreciate it.

Natasha Bouwer
KIERON
KIERON 20 hours ago
Sending all our love to the boys!
$100
Natasha Bouwer

Thank you for your support Kieron.

Natasha Bouwer

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This campaign started on 18 Jun 2026 and ends on 28 Jun 2027.