Support Logan and his family on this life-changing journey.

Logan was born with Neurofibromatosis (NF1), a rare genetic condition that caused tumours to grow in his optic nerves and brainstem; like 50% of people with NF1, Logan also has learning challenges and has been diagnosed with ADHD.

To treat the tumours, Logan has spent time in and out of the hospital over the past two years, receiving intravenous and oral chemotherapy, and more recently started a six-week course of radiotherapy. Because of the demands of his treatment and the side effects they cause, Logan has missed out on many childhood experiences that healthy children take for granted.

Logan is supported by his amazing family, who are by his side every step of the way. Hayley and Rodney, Logan's parents; his big sisters Micaela and Teagan and his special fur brother, Jasper the Therapy Dog.

Once committed volunteers in their community, Hayley and Rodney now focus their energy on their family as they juggle work and school commitments alongside Logan’s treatments. Hayley is devoted to Logan's full-time care and lives at Ronald McDonald House in Auckland. Rodney commutes between Auckland and Waiheke whilst caring for the girls, who travel back and forth to spend time with their brother and attend school.

We know people care about the Pope family and want to help them during this unimaginable time but are unsure what to do. Here is your chance to show your love and support and to let this deserving family know they are not travelling this journey alone.