Gift for the Patel family

$11,387 donated
Given by 346 generous donors in 7 days

A gift for the Patel family after their store was raided this morning the store owned injured.

Opawa, Christchurch

As you are aware, the local Opawa Discount dairy was raided this morning and in result the owner (Kamlesh) has been stabbed. Absolutely devastating! The Patel family are a wonderful part of our community. Let’s wrap around Kamlesh’s family and show them our support.

ACC has been initated but this process will take some time.

Emily Barrett's involvement (page creator)

I am a regular customer and resident of Opawa

Use of funds

This money will be a koha/gift to assist the Patel family with immediate costs of living while Kamlesh recovers and the shop remains closed to show them as a community that we care and support them.

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Latest donations

Bridget
Bridget 7 days ago
$10
Charlotte
Charlotte 7 days ago
$40
Monica
Monica on 08 Dec 2025
This is so sad. Such a lovely man whenever I went into his dairy. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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Anna
Anna on 07 Dec 2025
$10
Marcia
Marcia on 06 Dec 2025
$35

Who's involved?

Emily Barrett's avatar
Created by Emily Barrett
Kamlesh's Daughter Krutika Patel's avatar
Paying to a verified bank account of Kamlesh's Daughter Krutika Patel on behalf of Kamlesh Patel and family
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This campaign started on 2 Dec 2025 and ended on 9 Dec 2025.