HELP BRING MY BROTHER & FAMILY HOME
I am fund raising so my brother can compete his adoption of his grandson who has Autism and bring the family back to NZ.
Auckland
For the past 3 years my brother Marc has lived with Malaria continuously and with typhoid a few times. The doctors have exhausted all options other than… leave the country! 12 years ago, he left NZ to work in Papua New Guinea with his family but the toll on his health means if he does not leave soon, I am worried he may never get home.
His loving family are ready to leave but they are in limbo as he and my sister-in-law are trying to adopt their grandson who has Autism. They have utilized all their available funds to pay for half the lawyers’ fees to start the adoption process. It is an expensive process that can’t be completed without the funds up front for the adoption and visas. His work contract finishes in April creating an ideal opportunity for them to complete all the paperwork to get back home.
My sister-in-law had to give up work to be the carer since my nephew was two when his behaviour was linked to the condition. There are zero facilities or resources in PNG for people with disabilities, especially with Autism. The older he gets he needs more educational support and social interaction which is not possible in PNG and not good for the future if my brother’s health continues to be affected by living there.
Adrian has a special bond with Mummy and Daddy (Marc) and he does not leave Daddy’s side when he returns from work. Marc has made a workshop where they both spend hours making timber playgrounds with rocking aero planes and themed car beds. My brother has found a new passion in his love of making ‘Special Kids’ happy as he has for his soon son (by adoption) and plans to use these skills back in NZ to help others in the same situation.
Please help me, so I can bring them home.
Kirsten Rasmussen's involvement (page creator)
I am his sister and out of all my siblings (including step and half brothers and sisters) we have always had a close bond.
Use of funds
Lawyers and visa fee's.
Latest update
The long awaited update. 6 June 2022
I know it has been some time since hearing from us but I am over the moon to announce that the adoption process has finally come to end and as of last Friday Adrian is now a Hay. It has been a long arduous journey with delays in the welfare office report but we finally made it through.
Now the next stage begins with Adrians passport and then the family visas, then finally home sweet home.
I would like to thank you all again for sticking by us and supporting us financially with this process which would have been extremely hard without your generosity.
Latest donations
Hi Denis, Generosity such as yours is an infrequent find these days. I want to thank you for your donation, and let you know how rare of an individual you are. Hugs and kisses from us all to you and your family. Thanks for always being there for us.
Your support helped us to get all that much closer to achieving that which we’ve set out to do. We thank you and wholeheartedly appreciate your involvement. We all can't wait to spend time together again. Love Marc, Rosemary and Adrian.
Hi Jacqui, they say that money can’t buy you love, and that’s a fact. However, you have shown your love for others through your donation. Thank you for creating a way to help our family. I can't wait to get home. Marc and Family.
Hi Werner, your donation is very prized and will forever be held in high regard in my memory. I really cannot thank you enough. I can't wait to meet again in NZ for another great holiday adventure together.
Julien, people like you are an inspiration to all. Thank you for this generous act of giving. Today, your donation is a gift that could not be appreciated more. Marc and Family.
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