Support Ants & Sheena while Ashen is in ICU in Bali
Porirua, Wellington
Sheena and Ants took their Whanau on a trip or a lifetime to Bali for Sheena's 40th; but now they're living every parents worst nightmare. 16 year old Ashen is currently intubated in ICU in Bali with meningitis
Fortunately they do have travel insurance, but insurance will only cover one parent to stay in Bali with Ashen; understandably neither of them are going to leave their son, or each other at this time.
This Whanau are so incredibly selfless and loving, and it's their turn to accept some help to cover the expenses of staying in Bali so that they can just focus on Ashen without the added stress of this financial burden
I’m a friend and colleague of Sheena’s and have made this page on behalf of her work family
Funds will go towards travel related and living costs, keeping both Ants & Sheena in Bali and reducing the financial burden of them both staying with him, while also supporting their other children in NZ
Update & thanks!! 22 June 2026
Mōrena! Firstly I just wanted to say the biggest THANK YOU for your generosity and kindness; Ants & Sheena are so overwhelmed by the funds that have been raised so far.
I thought I’d post an update on Ashen for those asking;
Ashen has bacterial meningitis caused by Streptaccocus Sius; He’s contracted this from undercooked pork. He is also fighting pneumonia, and has an upper GI bleed from a stomach ulcer.
Neurology have told the family that the brain swelling is severe, and it is too early to tell if this will cause permanent damage.
The next few days are critical, but he’s a strong dude, and is so wrapped in love, strength and prayers.
Please continue to share this page for this beautiful Whanāu ❤️
Love Jordy & Sheena’s work Whānau x
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