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Support for Semisi and whanau

  • Semisi's next challenge has begun

      29 July 2025
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    And 2024 saw one new total and permanent injury when on September 5 16 yr 16-year-old Semisi, playing for Wesley College 1st XV, suffered a life-changing TBI. We were delighted to make Semisi our 118th VIP – because all medical advice said he wasn’t going to make it.

    Against all odds, on October 21, he was transferred from Akld Hospital to the excellent ABI facility on Ranui. Tuesday 22 July , he was discharged from ABI to home in Pukekohe. His rehabilitation continues physically and mentally with a goal to getting back to school next year.

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  • Semisi next challenge begins next week

      16 July 2025
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    Next week, on Tuesday, 22nd July Semisi is being discharged after nine long months of rehabilitathion at ABI Ranui. His next transition is VERY challenging as he moves home and still will undergo intense therapy with his multidisciplinary clinical team

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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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