Support Leuka Coffey

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Small steps at a time for development and recovery for Leuka.

Manawatu / Whanganui

Leuka lives in Wanganui with his Mum, Step father and Brother. During the school holidays he went to stay with his Dad, Stepmother and Brothers in Christchurch.

On October 3rd he went with his Dad and family to an activity centre.

Unfortunately while there he had an accident and his spinal cord was badly damaged.

Leuka is currently in Christchurch hospital ICU he will remain here until he is stable enough to be transferred to Burwood spinal hospital, where he and his family will work on learning how to support Leuka with his spinal injury, and Leuka will undergo rehabilitation to help with recovery, to be the best that he can be.

Leukas Dad, Stepmother and brothers are currently based in Christchurch, and will support Leuka at this time.

leukas Mum, stepfather, brothers, family and friends live in Wanganui also play a key role in leukas support and recovery.

As they are based in Wanganui they are faced with the reality of having to take extended leave from work, costs associated with flights, accomodation, back and forth to Christchurch over the next several months so they can be of support to Leuka while he is Burwood spinal hospital.

We would like to help raise funds to assist with these costs and to relieve some of the financial stress.

Leuka turned 16 on the 20th October. He is a vibrant kind and thoughtful young man who always looks out for others. He loves music motorbikes hockey and playstation, his family, and spending time with his friends

Any donations would be so appreciated.

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Leuka's rehabilitation update  3 December 2016

Week 8 update for Leuka Coffey. Thought we would do a update on Lukes time here in Burwood spinal unit. Overall he is doing great at working towards getting off the ventilator. Leuka has been weaning off it and his time increases every two days when he has been successful. At present he has progressed to 4 hrs twice a day he's able to use a speaking valve so we can hear him talk which has been so good, as he has plenty to say....Leuka says he is looking forward to getting over this hurdle, and into the gym to begin rehab. Thanks everyone who continues to send messages of love and support.

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Angela
Angela on 20 Nov 2016
Thoughts are with you Heidi and Mike. I only just heard of your very sad tragedy while at work this weekend.
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 16 Nov 2016
$50
Guest donor
Guest donor on 15 Nov 2016
Leuka we think you are awesome..we think of you and your beautiful mum every day. Much love and thoughts your way xox
$100
Nakita and Arun
Nakita and Arun on 15 Nov 2016
Kia kaha, thoughts are with you and your family
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Allie
Allie on 13 Nov 2016
Big hugs
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