Supporting Bari During His Leukaemia Treatment

Update 💛

14 July 2026

Bari is currently in the “waiting” phase of treatment, with the focus on managing the side effects of treatment while his bone marrow and immune system recover.

He remains very immunocompromised, so he is not up to hospital visitors or messages just yet. Despite the challenges, he is staying positive and optimistic.

We are incredibly grateful for all the support, generosity and kind messages he has received through Givealittle, the Dança pages, and from people both here in New Zealand and overseas.

Thank you for continuing to respect Bari’s privacy and need for rest while he focuses on treatment and recovery.

💛 Adrienne & Alex

Dança Wellington

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One Week Update ❤️

2 July 2026

In just one week, 140 people have donated, raising over $11,700 for Bari. Along with the many messages, shares and offers to help, the support from New Zealand and around the world has been truly overwhelming.

Bari has finished his first week of intensive IV chemotherapy and is now continuing treatment with chemotherapy tablets. There is still a long road ahead, and he has not had much energy these past few days, but he is doing well and has been very grateful for all the support.

He remains immunocompromised and will be for some time, so he is still not ready for visitors. Thank you to everyone who has respected his need for space and shared their encouragement through Givealittle and the Dança page instead. It means a lot. 🧡

We’ve also heard from many people wanting to help in other ways. We’re planning a special fundraiser for the dance community in a few weeks’ time, once Bari is through this early phase of treatment. More details will come soon, and we’d love your help closer to the time.