Support Calv and his family in his road to recovery

$8,010 of $10,000 goal

Given by 68 generous donors in around 4 months

Calv needs financial support to allow him the time, rest & ongoing care to recover from his recent serious medical event.

Canterbury

Recently Calv experienced a serious medical event that will require time, rest and ongoing care as he works towards recovery. Unable to work during this period, he and his family are facing unexpected financial strain.

Kath is at home full-time caring not only for Calv, but also their neurodivergent son, making it difficult for her to take on additional work during this challenging season. The family could use some extra support to help cover essential living expenses and relieve some of the stress so they can focus on healing and stability.

Calv's work is entering an extremely demanding time of year, with such a challenging environment and a rigorous workload both physically and mentally ahead. The last thing he needs is to have to return to work before fully recovering in order to financially support his family, therefore any support will help ease the burden and improve Calv's recovery timeframe so that he can instead concentrate on getting back to being 100%.

If you're able to contribute, no matter how small, your kindness will make a meaningful difference. Thank you for helping support this wonderful family as they navigate a difficult time.

Michael Thorpe's involvement (page creator)

Calv is my brother in law, married to my sister Kat. I've created this page on behalf of their family and friends, as we are just trying to find ways to support them through this difficult time and get Calv back to his usual quirky self

Use of funds

Funds raised will go towards Week to week essential living expenses cover for short term time and rest, as well as contributing towards ongoing unfunded care and specialist support.

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