Esther's kidney surgery

$24,800 donated
Given by 134 generous donors in around 3 months

Help to alleviate the financial stress on Esther and her family at this challenging time

Longlands, Hastings

We all know Esther as a hard working mother and friend who does not hesitate to take on anyone who needs a roof over their head or a home away from home. Esther gives to her family, friends, school and wider community with love and without expecting anything in return. After all the family have been through with young Tom, Esther now faces a health crisis of her own. There is a large tumour on one of her kidneys and she needs to have the whole kidney removed as soon as possible. At this time of the year that means private surgery, which is booked for this Wednesday 6 December and comes at a cost of $25,000. By borrowing and some gifting the surgery is thankfully able to go ahead, however, there will be a loan to repay as well as ongoing costs during the recovery time, when it will be vital for Esther to rest as much as possible for at least 6 weeks. The outcome of the surgery and any further treatment needed is unknown at this stage. One day at a time.

Suzan Bart's involvement (page creator)

Esther and I have been friends for 40 years

Use of funds

Repaying the loan for the Surgery and surgery recovery.

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Latest update

Update  7 December 2023

Thanks to you all for your wonderful generosity, what an amazing community of people Esther has in her life! Just a quick update to let you all know the surgery went really well. Esther is feeling very sore and tired, and relieved it's over. I'll keep you posted if and when any more news comes in. Suzan xx

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Latest donations

Linda
Linda on 15 Feb 2024
God Bless you, I hope you get your surgery soon xo
$50
Annabel
Annabel on 24 Jan 2024
Hi Esther, Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. from Greg and Annabel (Yeast Coast Baking Co.)
$200
Alan
Alan on 17 Jan 2024
😘🌻🌎🌍🌏 when you are ready let’s go see the best of it 🛫🛬🛩️🚁 🐘🦒🐆🐅🦍🦓🦏🐪🐫🦧🐘🦤💐🌾🌵🪷🌷🌹🌼🌻🌻🥂🍾🍹🍹🏄🏄‍♂️🛫🛬🛩️🏖️🏟️🌅🎺🎻🛶⛵️🎆🎇🌌🌠 cos you never know and you deserve it !!! 😘
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Neenle
Neenle on 11 Jan 2024
Love you Es
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Kura
Kura on 10 Jan 2024
Sending much love dear Esther. Xxx
$50

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This campaign started on 3 Dec 2023 and ended on 3 Mar 2024.