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Family has 'lost everything' in Wellington house fire

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Please help Family has that 'lost everything' in Wellington house fire

Wellington

Chrisa, Joe, and their daughters Maria, Alex, and Maggie Ulberg, are not just great neighbours, they are great friends and an amazing family. The Ulbergs have been a part of the Lyall Bay/Kilbirnie community for nearly 20 years and are well known with the girls being active in numerous sports including Poneke Rugby, Poneke Softball, and Netball to name a few.

Tragedy struck this hard-working family just last Wednesday (2-2-2022) when their treasured home and all they owned was destroyed in a devastating house fire.

Thankfully all three girls, who were home when the blaze started, were able to escape to safety but they have been left with nothing but what they were wearing.

As part of the Ulbergs community, we are calling out to help and support this beautiful family.

The Ulbergs are a humble family and they have not asked for us to do this, but we know they are hurting and that there are many who would love to help.

Let's help get this family back on their feet.

Give what you can and please share this page far and wide.

News articles:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/300504524/girls-get-out-now-three-sisters-escape-earlymorning-wellington-house-fire

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/460708/huge-house-fire-sends-smoke-across-wellington-suburb

https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/02/01/fire-rips-through-house-in-wellingtons-kilbirnie/

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellington-fire-massive-house-blaze-in-kilbirnie-sends-smoke-billowing-across-sea/E6POAEDSMDWXGZYOHPH7PZK4KQ/

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2022/02/large-fire-engulfs-property-near-wellington-airport.html

https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=142294

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/thousands-raised-for-wellington-family-who-lost-everything-in-massive-house-fire/JJGDBHYDEPB6MQYFXLCWVVGACE/

For transparency, the family does have house insurance.

Eric Mooij's involvement (page creator)

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Money will be used to help the family get back on their feet, purchase school uniforms and school equipment, clothing, accommodation etc.

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Paul
Paul on 16 Apr 2022
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Harshida/Rakesh
Harshida/Rakesh on 11 Apr 2022
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Renee & Ronnie
Renee & Ronnie on 18 Mar 2022
Sending you positive vibes and hope you are starting to rebuild your lives over the loss of your home. The material memories you have lost will still be alive in your minds, hold onto that. Good luck with making new memories and all the best. R&R (Kilbirnie residents)
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Hoff Hospitality, Iron Horse Miramar & Matt the purchaser!
Hoff Hospitality, Iron Horse Miramar & Matt the purchaser! on 07 Mar 2022
On behalf of Hoff Hospitality & Iron Horse Miramar, we're chuffed to be able make this donation to your & your whanau. Thanks to all those involved in pulling this together, be kind, support local, look after each other & stay safe.
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Eric Mooij

Thank you so much to you and everyone that contributed to this donation, it is very much appreciated and unexpected.

Eric Mooij
Alistair
Alistair on 06 Mar 2022
Good luck team.
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This campaign started on 2 Feb 2022 and ended on 2 May 2022.