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Help Eric Take His First Steps

$2,873 of $18,000 goal
Given by 43 generous donors in 2 days

Participating in 2026 NAPA Pop-Up Intensive - Porirua, NZ

Wellington

Eric is 20 months old, full of joy, and has the brightest smile but behind that happiness is a big challenge.

Eric was diagnosed with a rare chromosome condition called 2p16.3 deletion. This diagnosis affects his muscle tone and development; he has significant gross motor delays as a result. Simple milestones many children reach without thinking require extraordinary effort for him. Eric is not yet crawling, standing unassisted, or walking.

We are fundraising to send Eric to an intensive therapy program with NAPA (Neurological and Physical Abilitation). NAPA specialises in helping children with neurological and developmental challenges make meaningful progress through targeted, intensive therapy blocks. Early intervention during the most important developmental window can be life-changing for children like Eric.

Our dream is simple: to give Eric the best possible opportunity to build strength, confidence, and independence — and one day take those first unassisted steps.

The cost of intensive therapy is significant. To help Eric access this opportunity, our family is asking for support. Funds raised will go directly toward

• Intensive therapy sessions with NAPA

• Specialist equipment used during therapy

• Ongoing therapy support following the intensive block

Every donation, no matter the size, brings Eric closer to reaching milestones that many take for granted. If you’re unable to donate, sharing Eric’s story means just as much to us.

Thank you for being part of Eric’s journey 🤍

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2026 NAPA Pop-Up Intensive - Porirua, NZ

Supporting families attend this NAPA Pop-Up intensive therapy course right here in Porirua, Wellington NZ (July 20th - 7th August 2026)

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Latest donations

Erin
Erin 14 mins ago
$100
Litty
Litty 52 mins ago
All my love to Eric
$200
Harpreet
Harpreet 1 hour ago
$20
Nanny
Nanny 3 hours ago
$20
Grandma D
Grandma D 3 hours ago
Let’s see you and “O” run amuck for many years!
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This campaign started on 29 Mar 2026 and ends on 30 Jun 2026.