Please help Shona's family

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Please help ease travel and accommodation costs so Shona's children can spend precious time with their mum.

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Last week, Shona suffered a devastating medical event and remains critically ill in Auckland City

Hospital after being transferred from Wellington for specialist care.

Shona is a devoted mum to five children. Her youngest two, Holly and Ben, are still at school, and this heartbreaking time has been made even harder by being so far from home and their support network.

Despite her critical condition, Shona has been able to respond to her children by squeezing their hands and nodding to their questions, precious moments that mean everything to her family. Sadly, her heart is not responding to treatment as hoped, and the road ahead remains uncertain.

The family's greatest wish is for Dave, Liam, Emma, Jayden, Holly and Ben to stay in Auckland a little longer to spend precious time with their mum. However, the financial pressure is growing. Dave is unable to work while supporting Shona and caring for the children, while also covering travel and accommodation costs.

Any contribution, no matter how small, will help ease this burden and allow the family to focus on being together. Through it all, Shona continues to show incredible strength, and her family remains hopeful for every small step forward. Thank you for your kindness and support. ❤️

Dianne Raynes' involvement (page creator)

I am Shona's Aunty; Shona is a wonderful wife, mum, daughter, aunty, cousin, and friend to many. She has done so much for others and it's her time now.

Use of funds

Travel and accommodation to Auckland Central Hospital, and related daily expenses

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Guest Donor 1 hour ago
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Guest Donor 1 hour ago
Sending you all love,strength, and prayers
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Wendy
Wendy 3 hours ago
You got this lovely xx
$30
Guest Donor
Guest Donor 3 hours ago
$20
Sarah
Sarah 3 hours ago
We are thinking of you all. From David's cousins and Aunty.
$250

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Dianne Raynes's avatar
Created by Dianne Raynes
Dave Buchanan's avatar
Paying to a verified bank account of Dave Buchanan on behalf of his wife, Shona, and their five children
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This campaign started on 18 Aug 2026 and ends on 18 Sep 2026.