Supporting our brave 10 year old Gaiah-Rose Maikuku after life saving open heart surgery as she battles Lymphoma cancer

$17,980 donated

Given by 278 generous donors in around 5 months

This fundraiser is to help ease the burden on her family so they can focus on what matters most; her healing and wellbeing of children

Kawhia, Waikato

With heavy hearts our beloved brave girl Gaiah-Rose passed away at just 10 years old, we now are having to face the same battle with her 2 years old brother Koda. We thank every single person who donated, all remaining funds went towards a beautiful send off for Gaiah. We now face another long road ahead.

Lucylou Van tol's involvement (page creator)

Please support my Sister Elsie, my brother in law Jason and my six brave Nieces and nephew

Use of funds

Daily living expenses( rent, utilities, groceries)

Travel costs to and from medical appointments

Ongoing medical related costs not covered by the hospital

Supporting the family while parents miss work to care for their daughter

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Thank you 29 January 2026

Posted by: Elsie Van Tol

A big thank you to everyone who donated to help Gaiah-Rose and the whanau fight/through the last few weeks of her life.

Unfortunately Gaiahs body was ready to goto rest and we have had to say goodbye to our darling girl for the last time 💔

We can greatfully say that all the donations enabled the whanau to pay for funeral costs but now as we all somewhat?? Transition back into everyday life, Gaiahs whanau will need to catch up on bills and need to support the rest of their beautiful children while facing the next stage of the grieving process.

We thank everyone who has given food etc to help out, every little bit has gone a long way and will continue to do so we thank you in advance. May your generosity make room to recieve 10 fold and be blessed for your giving hearts.

Mihi nūnui kia koutou katoa, nā te Whanau Pani.

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Latest donations

Guest Donor on 26 May 2026

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Jared on 15 Mar 2026

Arohanui to whanau.

$100

Grant & Shirley on 09 Mar 2026

$100

Venturer fishing charters kawhia on 07 Feb 2026

So sorry for your loss ❤️❤️ Nga mihi

$500

Guest Donor on 04 Feb 2026

Private

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Created by Lucylou Van tol

Paying to a verified bank account of Elsie Van Tol on behalf of her daughter, Gaiah

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This campaign started on 29 Dec 2025 and ends on 29 Dec 2026.