Help Daniel recover from accident
Help and support for Daniel and Deanna as they navigate life after horrific road accident
Oamaru, Otago
❤️ Help Support Daniel and Deanna❤️
On Saturday, 22 August, Daniel Pauley was seriously injured in a road accident on the Lindis Pass.
He has suffered multiple injuries, including open leg fractures, and developed pneumonia while recovering in intensive care. Daniel faces extensive rehabilitation and will be unable to work for several months.
His wife, Deanna, is by his side in Dunedin, away from their young son and home. While ACC will help, the family will still face significant travel, accommodation, medical, rehabilitation, household, and lost-income costs.
We’re asking our community to help ease this financial pressure so Daniel and Deanna can focus on his recovery and their family.
Any donation or share would mean so much. Thank you for your support, kindness, and messages. ❤️
Leeann Pauley's involvement (page creator)
Daniel is my brother.
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Living costs while in hospital and any recovery related costs
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Update on Daniels recovery 21 September 2026
It's been a month since the accident, Daniel has had a hard road dealing with infections, pneumonia and a blood clot on his lung, along with all of his original injuries. But he is getting stronger every day.
Deanna has been by his side the entire time, which has been hard on her. We thought they may be able to come back to oamaru hospital but unfortunately things haven't worked out that way
We are now waiting on a bed at Puāwai Rehabilitation Unit in Wakari hospital, where he will spend at least a month undergoing rehab to get him up and about and walking, so he can get home to his family and his life.
We as a family would like to thank everyone who has donated to his recovery. We are incredibly grateful for all the support ❤️
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