Vanuatu
August 29, 2026

Brenden arrives for heart surgery

Brenden, aged 12, has been welcomed to Auckland for cardiac surgery needed as a result of rheumatic fever.

Brenden (pictured above with his mother Vanessa) has had initial medical appointments and is waiting for his operation.

Brenden preparing to operate on his “Heart Bear” at Auckland’s Starship Children’s Hospital.
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