Devistateing house fire Waddington selwyn district Canterbury

$1,197 donated
Given by 18 generous donors in around 5 months

Uninsured house fire destroys property and everything contained within.

Waddington, Canterbury

Michelle has had a seriously life shattering house fire in Waddington. A small cottage purchased after selling her property in Waltham chch where she survived the tragic loss of her son to suicide in 20016. All the photos are personal treasures collected in memory of her beloved son have been distroyed and her deceased mother’s keep sakes also gone. Unfortunately house insurance was not in place and any help from community or individual people that feel they could help with a small donation to restore some liveable structure will be gratefully received to aid recovery of this life shattering event.

Waddington house fire c/o Michelle Lewis ( non insured cottage).'s involvement (page creator)

Friend of Michelle and family

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All expenses to rebuild dwelling and demolition of burnt structure

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Update   31 December 2025

Moving along with the clean up. Thanks again for all the support. Still a long way to go before rebuilding but small wins with the temporary power supply. Thanks to Orion. The line men. Donation of a power box power pole and Michelle and Allen's digging skills. 1.6 m deep hole for pole dug by hand. Thanks for continuing support

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Eden
Eden on 18 Dec 2025
Love and prayers shelly
$50
Casey Lewis

Thank you ❤️

Casey Lewis
Frazer
Frazer on 17 Dec 2025
Much love to you both xoxo
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Casey Lewis

Thank you ❤️

Casey Lewis
Leana-Rose
Leana-Rose on 12 Dec 2025
I’m so devastated by this awful news. I’m so sorry Auntie and Casey 🥺 Wish I could help more. Love you both and thinking of you
$300
Casey Lewis

Thank you cuzin, much love x ❤️

Casey Lewis
Sam
Sam on 12 Dec 2025
$10
Casey Lewis

Thanks you ❤️

Casey Lewis
Tash
Tash on 12 Dec 2025
Kia Kaha Mama xx
$20
Casey Lewis

Thanks lady ❤️

Casey Lewis

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This campaign started on 27 Nov 2025 and ends on 27 Nov 2026.