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Support for Ashen in ICU in Bali

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Given by 126 generous donors in 2 days

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

Jordyne Lyons' involvement (page creator)

I’m a friend and colleague of Sheena’s and have made this page on behalf of her work family

Use of funds

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

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Latest update

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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Guest Donor 26 mins ago
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Kylie
Kylie 3 hours ago
Speedy recovery 🙏💜
$25
Dianna
Dianna 4 hours ago
$20
Mary
Mary 5 hours ago
Stay strong guys, thing are going to get better, Yous have alot of family and friends that are will to support you guys both emotionally and financially with love all around. xx
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor 5 hours ago
May God grant you quick recovery Ameen and get your family through this difficult time.
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This campaign started on 20 Jun 2026 and ends on 20 Dec 2026.