Sam and Danni need your help. #TribeArts&Smith

$28,905 of $10,000 goal
Given by 271 generous donors in around 6 months

Support for a young family with a 6-month-old who's daddy (36) has just been diagnosed with Stage 3C Germ Cell Cancer

Hamilton, Waikato

Sam and Danni should be heading into the holiday season enjoying their first Christmas as a family with their 6-month-old son, Leo.

Unfortunately, just three weeks ago, Sam thought he was dealing with gallstones. Instead, he was diagnosed with Stage 3C Germ Cell Cancer, which has caused tumors on distant lymph nodes and organs. He has been rushed into hospital to begin intense chemotherapy, leaving the family facing fear, uncertainty, and enormous pressure.

With Sam unable to work and Danni on maternity leave until February, financial stress is overwhelming. Mortgage payments, bills, hospital travel, and day-to-day costs are piling up at a time when their focus should be on Sam’s treatment and their little family.

We are reaching out for your help.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 to support Sam and Danni through the coming months — easing financial pressure so Sam can focus on healing, and their family can get through the holiday season with some breathing room.

Anything you can give — even the price of your Monday coffee — would make a meaningful difference. Every donation shows they are not walking this path alone.

If you’d like to help in other ways — freezer meals, snacks, care packages, or day-to-day support — please contact Lucy Hendry-Jefferies on 021 0235 2707, who is coordinating assistance.

Thank you for standing with Sam, Danni, and their little family during this incredibly difficult time. Your kindness truly matters.

#TribeArts&Smith

Lucy Hendry-Jefferies' involvement (page creator)

Danni (wife to Sam and mother to Leo) is my best friend. She is one of the most caring, compassionate and loving people you will ever meet. She is a blessing to world and deserves to be surrounded with support. She is simply an amazing human, mum and wife.

Use of funds

10/12/2025: Day to day living costs, day care for Leo in 2026, travel expenses to and from hospital, wages for Sam while he is unable to work, treatment costs.

20/05/2026: Funds will now also help prepare for funeral expenses

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Happy First Birthday to Leo!  8 June 2026

And on an even more awesome note — a huge happy birthday to Mr Leo, who turned a whole 1 year old yesterday! 🎈 He had the most amazing day on Saturday, partying it up at the zoo with all his friends and whānau. So many wonderful people turned up to show their love for this awesome little lion and his incredible parents!

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Linsay
Linsay 17 hours ago
Sending love & light. From the Box family x
$100
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Guest Donor 2 days ago
$20
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Sam and Ginni
Sam and Ginni 5 days ago
Thinking of you all so much at this difficult time
$20
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Guest Donor on 30 May 2026
$200

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This campaign started on 10 Dec 2025 and ends on 7 Sep 2026.