Cyclone Gabrielle destroyed my friends life in Eskdale Hawkes Bay

$1,425 donated
Given by 23 generous donors in around 3 months

Supporting friends through a crisis

Eskdale, Hawke's Bay

Hello lovely kiwis, there are so many people out there, who are so badly affected by this horrific cyclone. I am asking for donations for my friends Trina and Dan, who lost everything in the recent cyclone Gabrielle. They were able to save 3 of their dogs, but sadly lost their beautiful dog Henry. Their beautiful home is destroyed, their cars, a little fishing boat, which Dan loved so much, everything is gone! Photos, personal items no insurance will ever be able to replace! Trina worked from home and had a lovely clinic set up, which means she lost her job too! The mud and silt is everywhere!

It is hard to imagine the pain and heartbreak they are feeling, can we please help them, any donation will help and is highly appreciated and hopefully will give them some hope and financial help to somehow get through this crisis! Trina and Dan used to run a non profit dog rescue organisation called Adopt a dog Hawkes Bay, they have saved and rehomed more than 3800 dogs on death row. Trina and Dan are super passionate people, who spend so many years, own savings and trying to help animals in need and It is so sad to see them with nothing left. Currently they are spending endless hours digging through silt. They are amazing helpful and kind people who so much need our help!

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They have some insurance, but not nearly enough to cover an apoplectic loss such as this.

Thank you so much!

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Replacing personal items, buying food, saving for a car, getting back onto their feet

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The insurance question   14 March 2023

Hello everyone, thank you everyone for sharing, donating and caring xxxxx

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 20 Mar 2023
May God bless you with joy, strength and courage
$30
Simone Kissling

Thank you so much for your kindness ❤️❤️❤️

Simone Kissling
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 09 Mar 2023
$10
Simone Kissling

Thank you for your donation ❤️❤️❤️

Simone Kissling
Anne
Anne on 05 Mar 2023
I'm so very sorry you were hit so hard after the Cyclone, after all the wonderful work you have done with dog rescuing.
$100
Simone Kissling

Thank you Anne!!!! Yes adopt a dog saved over 3800 dogs! Thank you for thinking of my friends, they have done so much good for the community ❤️❤️❤️

Simone Kissling
Kylie
Kylie on 05 Mar 2023
Trina sending you all my love, my heart breaks for you, I am so sorry for your loss. I haven’t stopped thinking of you ❤️
$100
Simone Kissling

Thank you Kylie for your donation and your kind words for Trina, so caring and supportive words ❤️❤️❤️

Simone Kissling
Barbara
Barbara on 05 Mar 2023
$50
Simone Kissling

Thank you so much for donating Barbara ❤️❤️❤️

Simone Kissling

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Paying to a verified bank account of Daniel Berghoff-Howes on behalf of Daniel and Trina
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This campaign started on 21 Feb 2023 and ended on 21 May 2023.