Help Ed rebuild his life & spirit

$12,916 donated
Given by 123 generous donors in around 7 months

Please help Ed rebuild his life & spirit after a horrific accident that has sadly led to one of his legs being amputated.

Auckland

At just 23yrs old, Ed's life has taken an unexpected turn. A horrific accident on May 12 (Mothers Day) left him in a critical condition, requiring urgent airlifting from his home in Taranaki to Auckland. The aftermath is heartbreaking; Ed had to undergo the amputation of one of his legs.

Known for his unparalleled kindness and generosity, Ed was on his way home from his job as a caregiver when tragedy struck. He became an innocent victim of someone else's negligence at a T junction.

Remarkably, even in the face of such adversity, Ed's thoughts were not solely about himself. On awakening from his coma, his first concerns were not about his own well-being, but about his ability to continue his passion for caregiving and fostering cats. That's the kind of person Ed is—selfless, compassionate, and unwaveringly hopeful.

Now, Ed faces a long and challenging journey ahead as he learns to navigate life with a disability. But he's not alone. This givealittle page is a beacon of hope, a collective effort to support Ed as he rebuilds his life. Your contributions will not only provide financial assistance but also offer Ed the comfort of knowing that he has a community rallying behind him.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a meaningful difference in Ed's recovery and will assist him in regaining independence.

Thank you for your generosity and for joining us in supporting Ed as he embarks on this journey towards healing and hope.

Annette Ackland's involvement (page creator)

I'm Ed's cousin, I'm setting up this page to help support Ed's immediate family who are currently focused on his immediate care and recovery, and funds will go directly to Ed

Use of funds

Ed’s recovery and rehabilitation - which may include technology of new prosthetics, training of new skills needed to navigate his new reality, and any other medical costs not covered by the public health system or ACC (once known).

Funds to go to Ed's parents Gareth and Joelene Dormon

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Latest update

Thanks so much for all the generous donations and beautiful messages of support  28 May 2024

What an incredible community that has already rallied around Ed! Jo, Gareth, and Ed are so very grateful for all of the support, it has made a huge impact on Ed's morale to hear all of the beautiful messages. Thank you, thank you.

Jo & G are very focused on supporting Ed right now, so further updates will come in due course. In the meantime here's a link to a recent article in the NZ Herald about Ed's accident and recovery to date. There is a long road ahead, so please don't underestimate the huge impact your donations and messages have and will continue to have on Ed's recovery. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/taranaki-amputee-ed-dormon-says-life-forever-changed-by-crash-that-took-his-leg/SQH2TKN75RDG5JU4XRUPF5S6DI/

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Latest donations

Hadleigh
Hadleigh on 03 Sep 2024
All the best Ed - keep fighting
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 19 Aug 2024
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Janelle
Janelle on 11 Jul 2024
Sending lots of love and strength from the AMR team in Australia ❤️
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Katie & Joshua
Katie & Joshua on 20 Jun 2024
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Cat lady
Cat lady on 18 Jun 2024
Anyone who loves and cares for cats is a good person! All the best Ed for your recovery.
$500

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This campaign started on 16 May 2024 and ends on 16 May 2025.