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Otara 13 year old needs a lifesaving heart operation before Christmas 2021

  • Progress to date for Junior

      16 November 2021
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    Talofa lava everyone. Just a quick update. Junior had his operation on the 4th of Nov 2021 and returned home on Thursday 12th Nov 2021. Tofa (Dad) reports that he is doing well and again they wish to thank everyone for their support and prayers. Junior is on the road to recovery thanks to all of you.

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    • 16/11/2021 by Faataualofa

      Yes thank you Lord for ur blessing and healing upon Junior.Viia le Alii I lona alofa faamaoni ia oe Junior,God is good all the time. I'm so happy to hear that good news.God bless u n ur parent.alofa atu Junior..

    • 16/11/2021 by Maria

      Ataahua e tama. Ko te manako kei te pai koe me too whaanau. Piki te ora.

      Kia Ora, Nanny Maria

  • Good News Progress Update

      3 November 2021
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    Talofa everyone

    The family gave me an update and they wanted to let you know that the operation for Junior is scheduled for this week around the 4th Nov 2021. So keeping them in our thoughts and prayers as we look forward to seeing this happen for this young man. They are so thankful to everyone for your support in making what seemed impossible, now possible. God bless you all.

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    • 03/11/2021 by Gary

      Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery. So pleased you and your family are happy and doing well during lockdown.

    • 03/11/2021 by Faataualofa

      God be with you and have Faith and Believe in Him his our doctor and his our healing. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • 03/11/2021 by Sagaia

      God bless you Junior. Lord keep you as you go into surgery and heal you as your recover <3

    • 03/11/2021 by Flo

      Much blessings young man, Kia Kaha for tomorrow

  • Tofa Family Blown Away by the Community Support

      22 October 2021
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    The Tofa Family would like to joyfully give their thanks to everyone who has supported Junior on his journey. As a result of the generosity of the community, Junior will now be able to have a life-saving operation, and his family will also be able to properly support Junior in his recovery.

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    • 24/10/2021 by PUAINA

      All the best on your operation Junior , Faatasi le Atua ma oe I soo se mea e te fealuai ai, ia alofa le Atua ma ia fa'amamalū ona aao paia I fomai aua lou faamoemoe ia vave ma iu I le manuia. 🙏🙏💙💙Puaina Karl Howick.

    • 24/10/2021 by Faataualofa

      Glory to God for his kindness upon you Junior and your family and all the best on your operation day.God will be with you on your operation.much love for you from Australia..🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • Keep the Donations Going for the post-op care at home

      18 October 2021

    Talofa lava everyone, thank you for all your donations, this will cover the operation and post-op care in the hospital. However, the family will need our ongoing support during Junior's recovery at home. Please keep going with your donations to ensure a speedy recovery. Very humbling to see your support for this very awesome young man.

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  • Tagata Pasifika - Interview with Junior Tofa and Family

      18 October 2021
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    Please view the Interview with Tagata Pasifika.

    Almost two years ago Junior Tofa arrived from Samoa with his family to visit his sick grandfather. Then Covid struck, and the family were stuck in New Zealand. It was during last year when they received the devastating news: Junior was sick with a deadly illness — rheumatic heart disease. Junior has a chance to live a normal life, but he needs a life-saving operation urgently.

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    • 03/11/2021 by Isabel

      Wonderful news. Many prayers for successful surgery tomorrow.

    • 16/11/2021 by Theresa

      Hi Junior, glory back to our Heavenly Father for his amazing love ❤ upon you and your family. Great news to hear from you are in recovering process. May God bless you and your family through this hard times.. Warm regards from Theesa Tuaimalo Vaega and the family.