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Fiona McKay

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Before Christmas Fiona had a dreadful accident. An accident that could happen to any of us. She has been left with a severe brain injury.

Auckland

Our wonderful sister Fiona really needs help. She has 2 gorgeous daughters who are just 11 and 13 and they need their mum to come home.

A few weeks before Christmas Fiona fell down a flight of stairs - 19 hard wooden stairs. She lay alone and unconscious for nearly a day.

At first the Dr’s said she wouldn’t survive.

But she did.

She fought very very hard and endured two operations on her brain, pneumonia, blood clots and a broken collarbone.

Fiona has a severe and traumatic brain injury.

But she is recovering. She has learnt to swallow, talk and walk again. Every day she continues to show us what a remarkable person she is. Her strength and determination are incredible.

Friends, colleagues and family are doing everything they can to support Fiona’s rehabilitation.

But there are many challenges ahead.

We do not know when Fiona will be able to return work.

Her financial resources are limited and the mortgage needs to be paid.

Fiona is a loving mother, who is fighting so hard to return to her life and most importantly to her two daughters Olivia and Estella.

If you can, please help Fiona continue her fight, so that she can return to her home, to her daughters and reach her full potential.

Thank you.

Kathy McKay's involvement (page creator)

Fiona is my kind, beautiful and loving big sister. She has always been there for me. Now it's my turn to help this wonderful woman back on her feet and to reach her full potential.

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Christmas is coming....  26 October 2016

Wow - I can't quite believe it - only 8 weeks until Santa arrives......

Excitement is growing in our house. But I cant help and think about last Christmas, Fiona was in intensive care and not expected to survive. We were told it would be a miracle if she did.

Well, we had our miracle and for this I am so very thankful.

But recovery from this kind of severe brain injury is a long, long process.

Recently, and reluctantly,Fiona had to come back to NZ. The Australian system refused to support her - a tax paying kiwi doesn't count for much.Heartbreaking. Fiona had to leave her beloved daughters behind in Australia. All of you can understand how hard this is.

Fiona is amazing and I love her. She is doing everything she can to help herself but she needs support to continue her journey. If you can, please help Fiona and give a donation today.

Recently, I dropped Fiona at her friend's house. When Fiona got out of the car Eva, my four year old said 'please look after Aunty Fiona, she isn't well - give her cuddles'.

If you can please help Eva and I give Fiona a cuddle, message of support or donation so she can continue her journey.

With grateful thanks.

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Mais
Mais on 01 Feb 2017
I pray you have a full, speedy recovery and are able to go back to a comfortable, easier life. x
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Guest Donor on 07 Jan 2017
From Jane Pinder.
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Kathy McKay

Thank you so much x

Kathy McKay
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Guest Donor on 03 Jan 2017
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Kathy McKay

Thank you so much x

Kathy McKay
Susannah
Susannah on 18 Dec 2016
Wonderful to have Fiona here and see her progression visibly each time we meet. So great to think that the girls arrive today- how exciting! Hope this helps towards their visit, or wherever most needed. It includes a little koha from my Dad, Warren, too. xxx
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Kathy McKay

Thank you so much Susannah for your wonderful support and generosity. You are a wonderful friend to Fiona and our family. Please pass our thanks to your dad too. Have a wonderful Christmas. Xx

Kathy McKay
Shell
Shell on 13 Dec 2016
Really good to see you recovering so well Fiona! Best wishes for Xmas with your girls. Lots of love xx
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Kathy McKay

Thank you so much Shell for your support. Your kindness means so much to Fiona and our family. Wishing you warmest wishes this Christmas. Xx

Kathy McKay

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This campaign started on 1 Mar 2016 and ended on 30 Jun 2017.