Support for Baby Ferg & the Martin Family

$42,310 donated
Given by 496 generous donors in around 3 months

The Martin’s 11-month-old son, Ferg, is in ICU in Brisbane after open-heart surgery & a stroke, we’ve created this page to help support them

Otago

The Martin family are going through an incredibly challenging time. Their beautiful 11-month-old baby, Ferg, is currently in ICU in Brisbane after undergoing open-heart surgery and suffering a stroke.

The Martins were in Brisbane on holiday visiting family before Christmas when this unexpected and life-changing situation occurred.

The road to recovery is uncertain, and the emotional and financial burden on the family is immense. They are far from home, juggling medical challenges while navigating the costs of living away from their support network in New Zealand.

We’re starting this Givealittle page to rally around them during this difficult time. Any contribution, no matter how small, will go directly to helping the Martins with travel, accommodation, and day-to-day living costs while they focus on Ferg’s recovery.

Your generosity will give them the support they need to concentrate on what matters most—Ferg’s healing and well-being.

Thank you for standing with the Martins. Every little bit counts, and your kindness means the world to them.

Tara Manson's involvement (page creator)

Friend of the Martin’s

Use of funds

Travel, accommodation, and day-to-day living costs both in Australia & back here in NZ.

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Latest donations

Rachel
Rachel on 16 Jan 2025
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$20
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 27 Dec 2024
$20
The Patersons
The Patersons on 22 Dec 2024
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 19 Dec 2024
$100
Holly
Holly on 19 Dec 2024
$30

Who's involved?

Tara Manson's avatar
Created by Tara Manson
Sam Martin's avatar
Paying to a verified bank account of Sam Martin
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This campaign started on 2 Dec 2024 and ended on 2 Mar 2025.