Cancer causes crisis

$790 donated
Given by 13 generous donors in around 6 months

Came home from overseas with nothing to help my mother but she died unexpectedly.

Auckland

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to read this.

My name is Nikki Gillespie,

Last year I suffered from a severe clinical depression after loosing my best friend to a heroin overdose and a collapse of a relationship within 24 hours, I managed to focus on travelling and worked every day for 4 months to reach my goal and go overseas.

Whilst overseas in Europe I received news from my mother that my nana had passed away, my mother had been caring for my nana for the past 4 years, 3 weeks after the call I get another one to say my mother was in hospital, I booked a flight and came straight home, walked into middlemore hospital in Auckland and the next morning was told my mother had months to live and she was dying of lung and bone cancer, 13 days later my mother passed away, those 13 days were the hardest of my life but since her passing on july 24th my mental health has taken another dramatic dive. Having to come home and watch my mother die is something I never thought would happen in my worst of nightmares.

I came home with no money, using my reserve money to get back here for her and the little in my account has now been run dry. I have no place to call home, no furniture, no job and no money. This last month has been a battle to get up and stay out of bed for the day and I've had to face facts that I need help. I have been to my doctor and am on a path of getting my mental health back in order.

With this being said I still need some financial help to get me back on my feet and ready to tackle the world.

I potentially have a place in Auckland I could move Into however rent is 250 a week and I need to supply furniture to be able to live there.

My pride has gotten in the way many times in asking for help but right now this is my last resort, I need the help.

I am asking for donations to get me back on my feet, I dont expect anything from anyone and I know life is difficult for us all, but if there is anyone out there that could spare anything at all to help ease the struggle just a little I would be forever grateful.

My mother died with no money or assets in place.

Use of funds

Money will be spent on getting things such as a bed and bedding, toiletries, couch, table, food and necessities. Anything left over will help me pay rent future doctor Bill's and counseling services.

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Change of goal.  21 August 2019

I would like to change the goal to have no target.

I'm not looking for a certain amount of money and anything people can donate is appropriate and sufficient, I dont want people to feel pressured to reach a target.

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Adam
Adam on 28 Aug 2019
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 22 Aug 2019
With love Miss Gillespie xx
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Nikki Gillespie

Thank you ❤

Nikki Gillespie
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Guest Donor on 21 Aug 2019
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Nikki Gillespie

Thank you for your support x I really appreciate this.

Nikki Gillespie
Sharlene
Sharlene on 21 Aug 2019
Love u loads, Dollface xox
$50
Nikki Gillespie

Thank you shar x I love you lots and I appreciate this so much x

Nikki Gillespie
Abigail
Abigail on 21 Aug 2019
Hope you get everything sorted chick, here if you need xo
$100
Nikki Gillespie

Thank you so much Abby, I'm so lucky to have a friend like you.

Nikki Gillespie

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