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Support for Semisi and whanau

$1,720 donated
Given by 21 generous donors in around 7 months

Semisi has had a severe injury and we want to support his family at this time.

Paerata, Auckland

On September 5, 2024, 16-year-old Semisi Naiqara, a talented and respected member of the Wesley College 1st XV, sustained a traumatic brain injury during a rugby match against Liston College.

After six weeks in Auckland Hospital Semisi was transferred to the excellent rehabilitation centre ABI, in Ranui. He is leading his way and is making impressive progress.

Semisi has had further surgery is making amazing progress, but he and his family really need support. He has a very long road ahead.

All donations will be thankfully received and contribute to the care Semisi will require moving forward.

“We are so deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support for Semisi,” said his parents. “It gives us so much strength to see how many people are standing behind him. With the right care and continued support from the community, we are hopeful Semisi will continue to make steady and encouraging progress.”

Wesley College's involvement (page creator)

Funds will be paid to Semisi's mother Vaulina

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Wesley College is an Integrated School with boarding facilities

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To assist the Naiqara family in what will be a long journey continuing to care for and support Semisi's recovery, the College is adding its further support by way of this 'GIVE A LITTLE' page.

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Semisi and whanau need your support  15 February 2025

On September 5, 2024, 16-year-old Semisi Naiqara, a talented and respected member of the Wesley College 1st XV, sustained a traumatic brain injury during a rugby match against Liston College.

After six weeks in Auckland Hospital Semisi was transferred to the excellent rehabilitation centre ABI, in Ranui. He is leading his way and is making impressive progress.

“We are so deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support for Semisi,” said his parents. “It gives us so much strength to see how many people are standing behind him. With the right care and continued support from the community, we are hopeful Semisi will continue to make steady and encouraging progress.”

Semisi has had further surgery is making amazing progress, but he and his family really need support. He has a very long road ahead.

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Latest donations

Catherine
Catherine on 22 Dec 2024
Best wishes for Semisi’s recovery
$100
Susannah
Susannah on 18 Dec 2024
Best wishes
$100
Paul
Paul on 18 Dec 2024
$100
Jo
Jo on 17 Dec 2024
$50
Karena
Karena on 17 Dec 2024
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This campaign started on 4 Oct 2024 and ends on 15 May 2025.