Scarlett Fraser has struggled with infections since her premature birth in June. Afraid for Scarlett s life and with looming debt they were about to incur to keep their lives going in Australia, Fraser considered heading back with Hazel to earn money. It meant leaving Potaka alone and without support, as Scarlett remained in the neonatal intensive care unit. But their whānau rallied and so did hundreds of strangers who contributed to a GoFundMe page Potaka s brother created to help keep their family together and financially sound. In a little under three weeks, more than $21,000 has been raised. Potaka was unable to thank those who supported her whānau enough.
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