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Denise Fairnie (TERRY) Cast Aside. A life no one would ask for.

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Given by 2 generous donors in 5 days

This is more than one woman’s story- it’s a chance to change a life and support others like her who face disability and neglect. Please Help

Waikato

Imagine being trapped in your own body. Waking up one day and nothing works. Your voice scrambles, your legs barely move, and you’re just a child. You slowly learn to talk, to walk, to live- only to face stares, bullying and cruelty.

Denise remembered strangers’ birthdays while no one remembered hers. She was different, an easy target. Life didn’t stop testing her. A historic car crash that took her infant brother and left her parents broken, abandonment, and later, the loss of her firstborn son.

Her Husband died of heart failure from the grief, leaving her with a daughter to raise alone.

Still, she fought on. She protected her daughter, even when it meant sending her far away to safety. Her own pain went unnoticed-a simple accident became an infection, and she lost her leg. Yet, she learned to walk again, always watching her daughter from afar, proud.

At 18, her daughter was recognized by her parents’ pharmacist “You are a miracle.” She was – and she gave Denise a second chance at love through four beautiful grandchildren.

Now Denise is going blind, struggling to stand again. She urgently needs specialized care. A safe quiet home, a FT support worker, a tailored diet (for liver cirrhosis & type2 diabetes), and hydrotherapy- just to experience life with dignity and joy.

Please help.

This is more than one woman’s story- it’s a chance to change a life and support others like her who face disability and neglect. Let’s give Denise the care she’s long deserved.

Yours Truly,

Bella.

Age 13- granddaughter.

Claire Fairnie's involvement (page creator)

Denise is my mother. Denise wants you to know her story. As her daughter, I want you to know her story matters. I have been trying to care and provide for her, she is currently in a rest home for safety, she is scared going blind. #bringdenisehome 🙏🙏🙏

Use of funds

Household modifications (accessible bedroom and bathroom, new ramps, safe walkways concreted, orthopaedic/high-back chair, council consent)

Semiprivate hydrotherapy (6.8m above ground swim spa to be used by her and other individuals who can not handle large aquatic centres)

Private care for glaucoma specialist & dietician (appointments, treatments and tests)

Travel costs & anything that will bring Denise the joy of being together (healthy food, support worker, and clothes)

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Cayden
Cayden on 15 Nov 2025
Love you grandma always
$11
Destiny
Destiny on 14 Nov 2025
Denise Fairnie is an absolutely wonderful lady, and her kindness truly shines through in everything she does. Her whole family are such lovely, caring people, and I’m grateful to know them. They’ve always shown genuine compassion, warmth, and support, and anyone who meets them can see how truly special they are. We are very lucky to have people like them in our lives.
$20

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This campaign started on 11 Nov 2025 and ended on 16 Nov 2025.