Help Amanda and Blair rebuild their lives

$2,655 donated
Given by 31 generous donors in one year

This page is being set up in hopes to get any help to this couple who have lost everything due to Cyclone Gabrielle.

Eskdale, Hawke's Bay

Amanda and Blair, long time locals of the Bayview/Eskdale area have unfortunately been largely affected by cyclone Gabrielle. Amanda and Blair were alerted by their neighbouring landlords at 3-4AM that the eskdale river, only 100M away, was starting to flood their property due to the violent Cyclone Gabrielle. After a life threatening struggle to get out of the rapidly rising waters they managed to climb a nearby hill to wait for help to come. As they waited for help they watched their homes and surrounding land become chewed up by the rising waters and debris that came along with it. They have lost all their personal belongings including irreplaceable items such as family photos, family documents, and many more. Not only have they lost their home and what was inside but are also struggling with the heartbreak and trauma from that night. Amanda and Blair both have physical disabilities and have worked extremely hard to get where they are in life just for it to all be swept away over night.

Isabelle Walker's involvement (page creator)

I am one of the daughters of Blair and Amanda, our family isn't financially well off so this will be a huge effort to get them back on their feet.

Use of funds

All donated money will go directly to Amanda and Blair for items such as, clothes, bedding, food, and any repairs they may need assistance with during this time as they do not have any insurance.

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Latest donations

John & Adie Graham
John & Adie Graham on 15 Mar 2023
All the best. Please don’t forget to use the local Facebook and recovery group to let us know how we can continue to help and support.
$100
Sasha
Sasha on 06 Mar 2023
$50
Shirree
Shirree on 04 Mar 2023
Sending love and hugs
$50
Marie
Marie on 25 Feb 2023
Thinking of you and the many affected x
$60
Sue
Sue on 24 Feb 2023
Thinking of you both - I’ll always remember the dinners you made me when I was a poor student Mandy xx
$500

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Created by, and paying to a verified bank account of, Isabelle Walker on behalf of Amanda Walker and Blair Wiggins
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This campaign started on 18 Feb 2023 and ended on 18 Feb 2024.