Help me give my Mum the best Christmas as this is most likely her last

$1,137 donated
Given by 22 generous donors in around 6 months

I want my mother to have the best Christmas ever as this is possibly her last and I need your help

Bay of Plenty

My mother Deborah Goodeve was diagnosed with bladder cancer in September 2014 and in March she had surgery to remove her bladder and replace with a lovely bag. She had a horrible, month long stay in hospital fighting infection and finally got discharged in April to recently find out the cancer has moved to her lymph nodes and this means that we now must celebrate each day that she's here and make Christmas the best family filled day she has had in years by having all the family around. It's not about material objects but the love and warmth you only feel when you get to hug your loved ones and I want this one to be the best one as it may be her last.

Susan Ditmer's involvement (page creator)

I have set up this page cause I need help from my family, friends and generous strangers like you reading this. I need help to get my family to Christchurch. My loving partner of 9 years works hard for me to be able to study full time and be a mum to our handsome boys (6 and 3) making it hard to find the money needed to bring us all to Christchurch for Christmas. The money would go towards flights for the four of us and any money raised on top would go towards getting some beautiful family portraits done and a wonderful feast with family and friends for Christmas.

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Yasmine
Yasmine on 03 Oct 2015
I only just read this now. What sad news, your mum was such a big part of my younger years (as was your whole family) I only wish I had more to give! Much love to you all xox
$5
Alyssa
Alyssa on 19 Aug 2015
$10
Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson on 04 Aug 2015
Lots of love xx
$7
Rachel Dunlop
Rachel Dunlop on 04 Aug 2015
I lost my mum to cancer 10 years ago and I want you to have the time to say goodbye that I didn't get. Kia kaha and love from Chch ?
$5
Sera Cameron
Sera Cameron on 31 Jul 2015
Just givin' a little so you mum can enjoy great Xmas family times with you and your family :) xo
$15

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This campaign started on 25 Jun 2015 and ended on 25 Dec 2015.