Holly is our hero and our inspiration
On October 1st 2024, 5-year-old Holly had her first seizure. After that, her seizures steadily increased to up to 70 a day, with constant activity in between.
Despite multiple treatments, her seizures were drug-resistant, and no medication could stop them. After months in and out of Wellington Hospital, she was airlifted to Auckland’s Starship Hospital for further testing where it was confirmed Holly had Rasmussen’s Encephalitis, a rare neurological condition that causes seizures, cognitive decline, and paralysis or weakness. Without treatment, it would have continued to destroy her brain function.
With no cure, the only option was a hemispherectomy, a major surgery where half of Holly’s brain was removed. Her family spent 3 months at Starship.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Chris Mackay
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And. Arch
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Sean Cullen
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Legacy Fit - Kokiri Whakamua
Love your mahi Kristen, all the best from the legacy fit whānau 💙
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Bec
💜🧡🩵
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Liz Keating
Go Hannah. Awesome cause x
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Eileen Cullen
Dear Holly , such a very special girl that inspires us,and makes us love and treasure our families Xxx
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Kristen
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Kirsty Szeto
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Karin Perica
I know Holly is a very special little girl that deserves all the help she can get to reach her full potential.
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Bob Gregory
Kia ora Hannah all the best.
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Tarryn Harrison
Go Hannah!!
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Hannah Bros
Go Han! X
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Rebecca
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Ginny Mccaffrey
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Strik
Yass go Kris and Han!! This is amazing, Holly is truly inspirational if she's making you guys go running xx
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Makao Bowkett
Hi Hannah, kia kaha!
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Ryan Cullen
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Hannah Van Vliet
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Donna Mccabe
Great first fundraiser Hannah , such a great cause.
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Venessa Dodge
Thank you for supporting Holly and sharing her story.
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Ellie Nation
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Debra Eno
Many thanks to my dear niece Kristen, who was the one who made me aware of this very worthy cause.
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Angela Taylor
Amazing work Kristen ❤️
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Morwenna Stanley
Well done girls!! Great cause xx
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Dan Hay
Get those K's
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Hollys Mum
Starship are incredible ❤️
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Sarah Harrison
Awesome! Go Hannah & team!
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Janine Roberts
That's awesome Hannah!
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Kingo
Run fast!
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Ra
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Tracey
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Kiwiana Immigration
Thank you! Your donation has been matched by Kiwiana Immigration
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Hannah Cullen
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Rachael Rogers
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Georgia
Go Hannah! x
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Harriet
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Robyn M
Great cause and sure you will nail the kms. ❤️
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Adi
💕💕
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Deena
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Stef
🏃🏼♀️❤️🩹
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V A
Fantastic cause!
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Good on you Hannah 😀