Financial help for OFW dad of two who died in Saudi Arabia from Philippines

$2,360 donated
Given by 47 generous donors in 5 weeks

Help needed for Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) found dead in the bathroom in his flat with two young dependent children.

Auckland

Sonny Saupan whose an Overseas Filipino Worker ( OFW) in Saudi Arabia found dead in the bathroom in his flat,cause of death unknown at this time.His remains needs to be back in the Philippines. Since his only earning very little with his two young children aged 10 & 13 years old so they didn't have money to fund the transport of the dead body back to his home land.They need also some financial support for the funeral and some other expenses.

Since their children are still young, his wife Mariet trying to work hard on the farm but it's not enough to support their living and this tragedy happen adding some more burden to their struggling life already. As we know in the Philippines their is no such thing as government support or benefit.

The young family are so devastated and struggling to cope so we're knocking on your good heart on behalf of the them to help them in this crucial situation their facing right now. Every little or big contribution will make a big difference to them.

All help are really appreciated. God bless your kind heart.

Beth Kellingray's involvement (page creator)

My sister husband found dead in his flat in Saudi Arabia.They don't have financial means & ways to fund the repriatriation of the body from Saudi Arabia to Philippines including the funeral.They have two young children aged 10 & 13.He's the main bread winner of the family.They are in financial & emotional crisis at present.

Use of funds

Help to transport the remains to his home land and for his funeral.

Support for his two young children as his dependent.

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Latest donations

A C Stevens
A C Stevens on 01 Jan 2018
Our deepest sympathies to you and the family.
$50
Rachel
Rachel on 29 Dec 2017
Hope this little amount will help. Condolences from all of us.
$30
Cecille
Cecille on 26 Dec 2017
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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 24 Dec 2017
We wish the family well and hope that 2018 will bring better times.
$50
Beth Kellingray

Thank you for your generous donation.We really appreciate it & it will make a big difference to their financial support.

Beth Kellingray
Sai
Sai on 24 Dec 2017
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This campaign started on 8 Dec 2017 and ended on 13 Jan 2018.