A Gift of Time for Patricia and Her Family

With heavy hearts, we share that Patricia—known to many as Pat or Tricia—has been diagnosed with terminal cancer following major surgery. On 3 April, she was moved into North Shore Hospice, where she is now receiving specialist care, surrounded by her family.

Pat is a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend—someone who has always given so much of herself to those around her. After moving to New Zealand from South Africa in 2019, hoping for a brighter future and new opportunities for her and her family, this is far from the life they could ever have imagined.

For over five years, Tricia (known by most of her clients) has also been a much-loved hairdresser on the North Shore, helping so many women feel beautiful and confident through her incredible skills and warm care. She has touched the lives of many, both in her work and in her everyday life. This diagnosis has come as a sudden and heartbreaking shock to all who know her, and sadly, she has been given very little time.

This page has been created to help ease some of the practical pressures her family is facing. Funds raised will help support immediate day-to-day needs, allowing her family to spend as much time with her as possible.

Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a meaningful difference. If you are unable to give, simply sharing this page or holding Tricia and her family in your thoughts and prayers would mean so much.