Please help us care for my daughter after her kidney transplant

$5,965 donated
Given by 49 generous donors in 19 days

My daughter needs help-stage 5 kidney failure and transplant

Auckland

My name is Kathy & my 32 year old daughter Alexa urgently needs a kidney transplant. Myself & my other daughter are asking for help in covering the costs of flights so we can go and care for her after her transplant. Alexa lives in the US with her partner & 10 yr old son. Unfortunately, she was devastatingly diagnosed with stage 5 kidney failure.

Finally, after delays from COVID-19 & months of daily dialysis, Alexa is going to receive the kidney she so desperately needs from her loving partner. After the surgery she will require 4-6 weeks of care which is not covered by insurance. We plan to provide this care to her and her partner and we really want to be able to be with her and see her after so many years, during this hard time.

We do not normally ask for help but we know it is time to reach out to our friends and community. This transplant will save Alexa's life, of which she still has so much to live and we are incredibly grateful for any donation no matter how small.

We often get asked why not bring Alexa back to NZ for the surgery? Unfortunately a move to NZ would be too disruptive for Alexa's son and their family. Also if Alexa were to have the transplant in NZ, any future issues with her kidney would not be covered by US health insurance. For these reasons Alexa must have her transplant in the US and we need to go over there to support and care for her and we just do not have the means to sadly. Please help me help my daughter.

Use of funds

Flights and travel insurance, and any other costs relating to caring for them.

Read more

Latest update

Thank you so much!  12 March 2023

Wow! We are so overwhelmed by everyone’s support and donations! Words cannot express how grateful we are for everyone’s help. Alexa finally has her date for the end of March, so it’s all happening very soon! We couldn’t have done this without your help. Thank you a million times!

Share this update

View and comment

Read more
Givealittle’s Generosity Report for FY2025
Givealittle’s Generosity Report for FY2025 has been released, and once again it offers a powerful snapshot of how New Zealanders show up for one another. Learn More

Latest donations

Bobbie
Bobbie on 13 Mar 2023
We can't wait to have you here in Florida for Alexa!!! Auntie Bobbie
$100
Cindy Singleton
Cindy Singleton on 09 Mar 2023
💜
$100
Kathy Hollo

Thank you so much Cindy 💕💕 lots of love

Kathy Hollo
Kirsty
Kirsty on 07 Mar 2023
Sending love while you all navigate this challenging time
$50
Kathy Hollo

Thank you Kirsty! So grateful x

Kathy Hollo
Aileen
Aileen on 07 Mar 2023
Wishing your daughter all the best, thinking of you xx
$100
Kathy Hollo

Thank you for kindness!

Kathy Hollo
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 06 Mar 2023
Private
Kathy Hollo

Thank you so much 💕

Kathy Hollo

Who's involved?

Kathy (Katalin) Hollo's avatar
Created by Kathy Hollo, paying to a verified bank account of Kathy (Katalin) Hollo
Page Moderated
The page has been checked by our team to make sure it complies with our terms and conditions.

Any concerns?

Report this page
This campaign started on 23 Feb 2023 and ended on 14 Mar 2023.