In late Jan after years of Ollie having seemingly innocuous symptoms (reflux, hearing loss, speech delay, tonsil/adenoid issues), the puzzle was solved, with a terrible diagnosis. We were devastated to be told he has Sanfilippo.
Ollie is one of (maybe) 3 kids in NZ who suffers from the syndrome. And it’s not all doom and gloom - Ollie is still the same amazing little monkey, we just understand him better and he continues to blow us away with his pure joy for life. He adores his big sister (who is not affected) and loves tractors, motorbikes, mountain biking and “hammer nailing”.
We are hoping for a clinical trial, but at this moment, there are none for Ollie’s subtype. And while we wait, we want to raise money for The Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation which has been set up to drive research into this disease. We, along with many others, hope for a world without Sanfilippo Syndrome.
You can help
Make an online donation
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Host a fundraiser
There are lots of ways you can fundraise. We have plenty of ideas for you in our A-Z of fundraising ideas & you can set up your own fundraising page here
A big thank you to our Supporters
The real heroes who are kindly helping us achieve our goal
K Andrews
$26
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rotorua
School Purple Day Fundraiser for Sanfilippo Childrens Foundation. Inspired by one of our students Ollie
$617
Christina Reymer
Delighted to make a contribution in lieu of a gift for Wilma’s 70th birthday.
$105
Oma (wilma) Schimanski
This was the money donated at my 70th birthday party in lieu of gifts.
$1.58k
Lanny, Ben, Henry And Eleanor
Go Ollie! 💜
$105
Rachel Mcrae
$53
Jo Putt
$26
Libby
I am not a scented candle… Sending loads and loads of love
$105
Sharon & Brian
Sending much love & strength from our family to yours xx
$53
Anonymous
$26
Dave Menefy
Love from pops Dave fir beautiful boy 💕
$53
Baker Family
Lots of love to you all xxx
$100
Sophi Irene And Iris
Oh no, I wish Ollie can have a clinical trial. You are such a helpful child. Sending love to the beautiful family.
$53
Sharlene Robinson
$53
Sian, Nick, Cami, Maya, Leo, Freida
The coolest wee man around - sending all the love and tractor and motorbike hugs, and some hammer-nailing hi fives 💛
$158
Emma Salis
❤️❤️❤️
$53
Pop Dave And Brenda
Such beautiful family, hope this will help amazing olllie who we adore 🥰
$53
Anonymous
“Lollie!” Harper says. “Batman and Paw Patrol,” Lew-lis says. “Meet you in the cul de sac?” we say. You’re good neighbours and great friends! Much love from our family to yours.
$53
Jani, Rishay And Vijay
Love you Ollie! Keep smiling!
$100
Bizzy, Jimmy And Leo
We love you little man 💕 xx
$105
Ranolf Pharmacy Team
We love you Ollie and hope this little donation will help you xx
$315
Ella (la)
My Mr lollie! We love you and your family so much! Love your “La!”
$79
Kathryn Ross
So sorry to hear about Ollie's diagnosis. He is such a sweet boy - he often helps me put Jake's bag in his cubby hole when we drop him off in the morning. A clinical trial would be brilliant x
$105
Anonymous
All the best to Charlotte, Mark and family.
$26
Steph Wakeman
$105
Margaret Mcmillan
$53
Ang & Bevan Brake
Such a cool kid, and an awesome family. Love you all.
$105
Rachel Mcrae
$105
Sarah Ziessen
$105
Schimanski Family
Just a thank you for your help and support with Ollie so far. Also, I achieved the 5km/day in May - next year I'll do a proper page!
$525
