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Support Ava and Her Family on Their Journey to Recovery

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Given by 60 generous donors in 21 days

Ava is in a double leg cast that reaches her torso, Ava is currently unable to move unassisted, please help support her beautiful family!

Feilding, Manawatu-Wanganui

Darling Ava, a brave, active, and caring little girl who will soon turn 7, has recently faced an unimaginable challenge. On Boxing Day, Ava suffered a broken femur, not long after recovering from a broken foot. What was initially believed to be a straightforward fracture has uncovered a lesion that requires urgent biopsy and testing. This discovery means Ava and her family now face a journey to Starship Hospital for surgery, where she will need rods and plates to aid her recovery, with uncertainty around the further testing.

I know Sam and Lance personally and have seen firsthand the love and care they show to everyone around them. They’re the kind of people who are always there to lend a hand, and now they need ours. Ava, whom I’ve coached in Feilding Saturday Morning Rugby, is a bright, confident, and resilient young athlete. She gives her all in every game, showing sportsmanship, courage, and a spark that lights up the field.

This accident has not only been physically and emotionally devastating for Ava but has also brought uncertainty and hardship to her entire family. As they await further tests and surgery, they need our support more than ever.

Please help in any way you can—whether by donating or sharing this page. Every dollar will make a difference in supporting Ava and her family through this challenging time. Together, we can help ease the burden and give this wonderful family the strength to keep moving forward.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

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I know Sam and Lance personally and have seen firsthand the love and care they show to everyone around them. They’re the kind of people who are always there to lend a hand, and now they need ours. Ava, whom I’ve coached in Feilding Rugby for two years.

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Funds will help with any costs they have travelling to starship hospital, and life at home for Ava and to relieve financial strain with mum taking time off work.

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Ava’s surgery update  14 January 2025

We wanted to share an update on Ava's recent surgery and thank you for your continued support and prayers during this challenging time.

Ava’s 3 hour surgery was successful, she is in recovery up in Auckland and hopefully back to Palmerston North Hospital in the next few days. The team of doctors and surgeons had to take bone from her hip, along with donor bone, to use to repair her broken femur. They also used a plate and screws to hold everything together. Ava will be wheelchair-bound for the next 6–8 weeks once recovered from surgery, as she isn’t allowed to bear any weight during this time. Afterward, she will face another 6–12 months of recovery.

A biopsy was also done on the lesion, and we are anxiously awaiting the results, which should come back in about a week. We are holding onto hope and praying for a positive outcome.

Ava’s shown so much strength and resilience and we are so grateful for the love and kindness surrounding her. Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she begins this journey of healing.

The photo attached is pre-surgery enjoying some sunshine and view of the Skytower.

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 17 Jan 2025
$50
Jesse
Jesse on 16 Jan 2025
Love you kuz, nothing but the best for your bubba ❤️
$500
Gina
Gina on 14 Jan 2025
All the best with your recovery, we look forward to seeing you back in Manawatu again soon. From Natalie, her grandparents and Great Nana.
$60
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 14 Jan 2025
$30
Nicola from work xxx
Nicola from work xxx on 09 Jan 2025
Giving lots of love to you all xxx
$50

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This campaign started on 31 Dec 2024 and ended on 21 Jan 2025.