Vanuatu
August 29, 2026

Keysha returns home

Keysha has returned home to Port Vila after successful heart surgery in Auckland.

New Zealand ROMAC representatives farewelled Keysha and her grandmother Eniva (pictured above doing a jigsaw while waiting for her surgery).

It was a time of mixed emotions — sadness seeing such wonderful new friends leave and at the same time happiness to see a healthy Keysha going to home to family and friends

Enjoying Auckland (left to right) Brenden's mother Vanessa, Keysha, her mother Wendy, grandmother Eniva, and Brenden.

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