Supporting Tessa and Thomas After the Loss of Their Baby Girl

$11,450 of $50,000 goal
Given by 127 generous donors in around 3 months

A page to support Tessa and Thomas as they navigate the heartbreaking loss of their baby girl

Nationwide

On Monday sixteenth of June Tessa and Thomas experienced the unimaginable — the loss of one of their precious twin babies.

Little Isla born into the most loving arms, was deeply loved and is now deeply missed. This kind of grief is impossible to put into words, and we are all holding her, and her surviving twin, in our hearts as they navigate the raw early days of loss.

We’ve created this page for those who are asking, “How can I help?”

💛 Every little bit — whether it’s a donation, a meal, or a message of love — goes directly toward easing the weight of funeral costs, supporting Tessa and Thomas with the care of their surviving twin, and helping her dad take a little time off work to be with his family when they need him most.

If you are able to contribute or share this page, please know how truly grateful we are. Your kindness, no matter how big or small, is felt deeply. It means the world to know this little family isn’t alone — that they are surrounded by people who care and are holding them through the heartbreak.

Thank you for wrapping this little family in love.

Rebekah Kempf's involvement (page creator)

Cousin and friend

Use of funds

The money raised will go towards funeral costs giving the family space to grieve without financial pressure.

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Latest donations

Timaru Brass
Timaru Brass on 19 Aug 2025
Thomas & Tessa, we are all thinking of you. From your Brass Band family
$200
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 10 Aug 2025
$5
Amanda
Amanda on 05 Aug 2025
Aroha Mai
Private
Sophie
Sophie on 29 Jul 2025
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 16 Jul 2025
$50

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Created by Rebekah Kempf
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Paying to a verified bank account of Tender Stedfast (Tessa)
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This campaign started on 19 Jun 2025 and ended on 19 Sep 2025.