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Friend in desperate need to attend funeral

$185 of $10,000 goal
Given by 5 generous donors in 18 days

Help a family return to South Africa to honor their beloved grandmother and bid her a final farewell.

Hastings, Hawke's Bay

Help a Loving Family Return to South Africa to Honor Her Beloved Grandmother. My dear friend Juanita's grandmother raised her from 11 months old and was her entire world—a mother, caregiver, and only family. Tragically, her grandmother passed away today, leaving her as the last surviving member of her family.Her only wish is to return to South Africa to give her grandmother a dignified farewell, arrange her belongings, and lay her to rest. Financial constraints prevented her from attending her grandfather’s and uncle’s funerals, which deeply affected her. She cannot bear missing this final goodbye to the woman who was her mother and everything.She hopes to take her husband and child for emotional support, as she cannot do this alone. Her child, born in South Africa, has never been back and never met his beloved great-grandmother. This journey would allow him to honor her memory and connect with his roots.Her grandmother’s insurance will cover the funeral costs, but they urgently need help with travel expenses. Funds will go solely toward flights, enabling them to say goodbye, grieve together, and honor her grandmother’s life with dignity.

Please open your hearts this Christmas to help this family return home and farewell their beloved family member. Your support, no matter how small, means the world. Thank you for making this meaningful journey possible.

Annelie Roets' involvement (page creator)

You are a close friend of the family, deeply connected to them, and are helping raise funds for their journey to South Africa to honor their beloved grandmother.

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The money will be spent solely on flights to South Africa for the family, allowing them to attend the funeral, honor their beloved grandmother, and arrange her belongings with dignity.

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Assist a friend in need to attend funeral of last family member  10 December 2024

If they fly in January cost would be significant lower. Ive amended the goal from $15k to $10k

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Gail
Gail on 12 Dec 2024
$50
Annelie Roets

Thanks so much my friend. I really appreciate your love and support! Xx

Annelie Roets
Rylan Dallen
Rylan Dallen on 11 Dec 2024
Wishing you all the best
$10
Annelie Roets

Thanks so much for your kind heart!

Annelie Roets
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 10 Dec 2024
Blessings for you and your family! 🙏🏻
$100
Annelie Roets

May the Lord bless you abundantly. Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

Annelie Roets
Lisa
Lisa on 10 Dec 2024
All the best
$20
Annelie Roets

Thank you so much for your contribution. It would mean the world to this family! 🙏🏻

Annelie Roets
Meadow
Meadow on 09 Dec 2024
All the best 😊💓
$5
Annelie Roets

Thank you so much for your contribution. Bless your good heart. 🙏🏻

Annelie Roets

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This campaign started on 8 Dec 2024 and ends on 10 Jan 2025.