Bringing Kupa home

$38,110 donated
Given by 350 generous donors in 21 days

Fundraising to help our friends bring their beautiful boy back to his homeland to rest.

Waikanae, Wellington

Please support our beautiful friends as they come to terms with the sudden and tragic loss of their youngest child - just seven months after they moved to Australia together to start a new adventure.

Kupa was a gorgeous, talented and fearless young man who touched so many hearts on both sides of the Tasman throughout his 15 years. His family, friends and communities in both countries are reeling as they try to comprehend this immense loss.

On behalf of his parents, Damian and Tosca, his sisters Tiare and Caylee, and the amazing Parata whānau, we are reaching out for support to help fund the significant costs associated with bringing Kupa James back to his homeland Aotearoa/New Zealand and funeral arrangements.

Damian and Tosca are outstanding community people who have done so much for others and are always first to put their hands up to help. They are widely loved and respected for their positive attitude and the joy and friendship they create everywhere they go. This is an opportunity to support them as they work though the unimaginable pain of losing their young man and bringing him home to whānau to rest.

The Coolum Colts Junior Rugby League Club have posted this report in tribute to Kupa: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=953230476815291&id=100063850410150&mibextid=WC7FNe&rdid=r69dJ4ZHIk5aMDNN

Randall Walker's involvement (page creator)

Representing the many friends of this amazing family who have done so much for others.

Use of funds

Travel costs to bring Kupa and his family back from Australia and support funeral arrangements.

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Thank you  4 September 2024

A huge thank you for the love shown for Kupa and his family. Your beautiful messages and generous donations are deeply felt and appreciated by the Parata whānau and friends.

This incredible support makes such a difference and gives them strength for their journey to bring Kupa home to rest.

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Vanessa
Vanessa on 14 Sep 2024
Big love to you guys. Xxx
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Lynda
Lynda on 10 Sep 2024
So sad. Arohanui Parata whanau
$100
Susan
Susan on 09 Sep 2024
$50
Marie
Marie on 09 Sep 2024
Our hearts break for you all at this sad time x
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 09 Sep 2024
Sending you all love at this time.
$50

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This campaign started on 1 Sep 2024 and ended on 22 Sep 2024.