Liana was born prematurely alongside her twin sister, Esmé. After five months in hospital, she is finally home, but her medical journey continues. Your support can help with the specialist care and cleft-palate repair she still needs.
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Liana and her twin sister Esmé were born on 25 February 2026, at just 32 weeks and four days of pregnancy. Liana was born with Pierre Robin Sequence and a cleft palate, which created significant challenges around feeding and required specialist medical care.
While Esmé was able to come home earlier, Liana spent approximately five months in hospital. After a long and difficult start, Liana finally came home to her family.
Her journey continues with feeding and developmental support, specialist appointments and a need for cleft-palate repair surgery. Her family is seeking help with medical costs, treatment and travel to appointments.
After five long months in hospital, Liana is finally home alongside her twin sister Esmé. We are so grateful for that milestone, but her care is far from finished.
Born on 25 February 2026 at 32 weeks and four days, Liana has faced the challenges of Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS) and a cleft palate. She has undergone medical procedures and surgery, and still needs support with feeding and development, specialist appointments, and cleft-palate repair surgery.
We are seeking help with ongoing medical needs, treatment, feeding-related care and travel expenses. We hope that with appropriate treatment and support, Liana can keep growing stronger and eventually need less specialised care.
Every contribution, however small, and every respectful share of her story means a great deal to our family. Thank you for standing with Liana.
Six different photographs from Liana's family fundraising albums, including the image above. Each photograph appears only once on this website.
Three short notes from Liana's journey. Read, share, and help more people understand why her ongoing care matters.
Our twins, Liana and Esmé, arrived on 25 February 2026 at just 32 weeks and four days. Liana was born with Pierre Robin Sequence and a cleft palate, making the beginning of her life especially challenging. These first months have shown us how much strength can live in someone so small.
Share Liana's storyWhile her twin sister was able to come home earlier, Liana remained in hospital for five long months, undergoing procedures and treatment. Bringing her home to her family has meant everything to us. We are grateful for that moment, even as we prepare for the next steps in her care.
Share this milestoneLiana still needs support with feeding and development, specialist medical appointments, and cleft-palate repair surgery. Donations help our family meet those continuing care and travel expenses. If giving isn't possible, simply sharing her story may help it reach someone who can.
See ways to supportThese links refer to the same family's fundraising appeal. Choose one page to make a donation; there is no need to donate on multiple platforms.
Help Liana with her ongoing specialist care and cleft-palate surgery through our international fundraising campaign.
Our second international fundraising campaign is live and provides a PayPal donation option for supporters abroad.
Our South African fundraising campaign provides another way to support Liana. You only need to choose one platform.
Each link supports the same family's appeal. Payments are handled by the respective fundraising platform.
Ongoing specialist appointments, medical treatment, feeding-related support, cleft-palate repair surgery and necessary travel connected with Liana's care.
Liana's family manages these fundraising appeals. The fundraising platforms handle donations and their own payment processes.
No. WhyDonate, GoGetFunding and BackaBuddy are different ways to support the same family. Please choose whichever one works best for you.
Sharing our website or one of the fundraising pages with people who might want to help is meaningful support too. There is no obligation to contribute.
Friends and supporters in other countries can help by sharing the appeal in their own communities. Pick a language, copy a ready-to-share message, and post it where personal fundraisers are welcome. We are grateful for every thoughtful share.
Each copied message includes our website address with both international donation options. Please share only in places that welcome fundraising appeals.
Every update is a little part of Liana's story. Follow our family's updates on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Bluesky. Share Liana's story with communities that welcome personal fundraisers, or contact us through our dedicated email address.
This is a family-run appeal. Please be kind, protect our little girl's privacy and never feel pressured to donate. Sharing helps too.