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Support 15 year old Dani get life saving surgery in Germany

  • Success in Germany!

      29 May 2026

    We are super pleased to be able to share that Danielle’s surgery in Germany went really well. It’s been four weeks since the 7 hour operation and she is now able to eat small regular amounts with no pain or vomiting. The pain in her left leg has also gone and she is slowly building up strength and walking a bit more every day.

    It was a massive undertaking to get here but worth it all to see her enjoying food again after 7 months of not being able to keep anything down. There is still a long road of recovery ahead but Dani is determined and can’t wait to get back to NZ and living the life a 15 year old should live - going to school, hanging with friends and once she is strong enough, playing football again.

    Thanks to everyone for all the messages of support while we’ve been over here, it has meant a lot to us knowing that so many people have been thinking of us and praying for Dani’s recovery.

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    • 29/05/2026 by Anna Panther

      Hi Donna & esp Dani! Such great news to hear! Wendy shared this awesome news with me the other day & I was so pleased!! Continue this positive journey up & you’ll be home in no time! Much less be from Greymouth 🩷🥰🩷

  • Countdown to Germany!

      19 March 2026

    We are now on a four week countdown to leaving for Germany! Surgery is booked for the 28th of April in Düsseldorf with a stop in Leipzig first for scans.

    We have been learning how to use Dani’s new TPN feeding system which delivers nutrients directly to her bloodstream - a little bit terrifying! The nursing team have been wonderful in supporting us with this process and in helping us get everything organised for our travel.

    We continue to be humbled with the outpouring of support we have received from friends, family and strangers - without you all this wouldn’t be possible.

    Please pray for a safe journey and we will post more updates once we are in Germany.

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    • 19/03/2026 by Brett

      Awesome. Still praying xo

  • Thank you all so much!

      23 February 2026

    We have been completely overwhelmed by all the beautiful messages of support, the prayers, the offers of fundraising and the extremely generous donations. It’s a hard road, but knowing we have so many people behind us really does make such a massive difference. So thank you to everyone who has supported us in all kinds of ways - we could not be more grateful.

    The surgeon in Germany has confirmed they can do the surgery at the end of April so we are now on a mission to get ourselves organised - there is a lot to do!

    Dani is still in hospital with the team of doctors and nurses looking after her trying to get her pain management under control as well as her feeding needs. She amazes us every day with her ability to keep a sense of humour even when things can seem impossible. We know that every day that passes is a day closer to her reclaiming her life back - it’s not easy and our patience is constantly challenged- but we know she will get there!

    Thanks again everyone. We will post more updates as things develop xx

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    • 24/02/2026 by Elizabeth

      Great to hear the surgery is going to proceed. Best news ever. Warm wishes to you and your family. Keep smiling.

    • 25/02/2026 by Brett

      Thinking of you guys lots. We're just down the road and here for you. Still praying. xx