Support Kaden on his incredible road to recovery from a traumatic brain injury

This page is for all of the friends & whanau of Kaden who have asked how they can help and show support for our warrior boy.

On the 30th of January 2023, Kaden was hit by a car while walking around the front of a bus. He sustained multiple skull and facial fractures, a traumatic brain injury, a severe break in his right femur, broken tibia, spine, elbow, and a collapsed lung. He was in a coma for two weeks and given little to no chance of survival. But Kaden is a warrior and has defied the odds. He has fought his way through months of ICU and rehab, re-learning basic skills such as walking and talking. We could not be more proud of how far he’s come.

As his time at the amazing Wilson House is coming to an end, his family now face the challenge of continuing Kaden's lengthy physical and psychological rehabilitation at home. We want to give Kaden has the best chance of making a full recovery and with the right support we are hopeful this will happen.

Funds received from this page will go towards supporting Kaden’s recovery, as well as a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of safety around buses and wearing helmets. It is the families wish that Kaden's story will inspire others to take precautions and avoid further tragedies like this in the future.

Kaden’s family have been truly humbled by the love and support through this difficult time and cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity.