Helping our family cover travel and living costs while our premature daughter Jovie Grace receives life-saving care in NICU
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
On January 24th, our beautiful daughter Jovie Grace Weber entered the world far earlier than expected at just 28 weeks. Her arrival was sudden and frightening, and she required immediate specialist care to give her the best chance possible.
Jovie was born in Tauranga and has since been transferred to the Waikato NICU, where she is receiving incredible round-the-clock care as she grows stronger each day. While we are so grateful for the medical support, the distance from home has added unexpected challenges. With a 4-year-old at home, frequent travel between Tauranga and Waikato is necessary, and the costs of fuel, food, and time away from work are quickly adding up.
Any support, whether through donating or sharing our story, helps ease the financial pressure so we can focus on what matters most—being present for Jovie and our family during this incredibly tough season. We are so thankful for the love, kindness, and support surrounding us.
We are Jovie Grace Weber’s parents, Liezl and Ben
The funds will help cover travel between Tauranga and Waikato, fuel, food, and other essential costs while we support Jovie during her NICU stay
We are back in Tauranga!!!! 23 February 2026
Thank you all for all the amazing support. Jovie is putting on weight and looks like the CPAP will come off this week.
Last week we were moved back to Tauranga so no more motel rooms and long travel. Also means that Arielle can see her baby sister a bit more often.
We just wanted to say thank you so much for supporting Jovie. It honestly means more to us than we can explain. This has been a really tough and emotional time, and your kindness has helped us more than you’ll ever know. Knowing we have so many people backing Jovie and our family has made the hard days a little easier. Thank you for caring, for giving, and for being part of her journey. We’re incredibly grateful.
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