Denied health insurance due to age- then dies on holiday! Help Farisai and Amos after the loss of Farisai’s mother Marcelline.

$10,248 donated
Given by 145 generous donors in 5 weeks

What was ment to be a family reunion ended up in a tragic loss

Blenheim, Marlborough

After four years of saving, Marcelline finally fulfilled her dream of visiting her daughter, Farisai, son Amos, and their family in New Zealand. Farisai, a dedicated nursing student in Blenheim and a loving mother, was so excited to share her new life and community with her mum.

Tragically, soon after arriving, Marcelline became unwell and passed away following a sudden medical event. What was meant to be a joyful reunion has turned into an unimaginable loss.

Farisai now faces not only deep grief but also significant medical and associated costs. As a student with a young family, this unexpected tragedy has placed an enormous financial burden on her. Donations made will go towards paying the significant medical bills which started in resus & HDU.

The family is planning repatriation back to Zimbabwe for mums burial as the rest of the family is awaiting for her arrival and Farisais Dad who came with mum will also be going back accompanied by Amos their son in law as its our Zimbabwean tradition and culture.

The estimated costs are around 16k for repatriation costs.

Any contribution—big or small—will help Farisai cover these urgent expenses and allow her to focus on healing and honouring her mother’s memory.

Tara Falvey's involvement (page creator)

I am a friend of Farisai’s and also study alongside her.

Use of funds

This money will go towards the cost of medical bills incurred during time in resus and HDU as well as repatriation back to Zimbabwe

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A message from Farisai  22 November 2025

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of you who helped, supported, and ran around to organize the repatriation, funeral and burial of our mother Marcelline. Every effort and sacrifice you made ensured that her farewell was done in dignity, love and beauty.

Thank you for standing together, for carrying the weight when it was hardest, and for honoring her in the most meaningful way. Our family is truly blessed to be surrounded by people like you. Your kindness and dedication will never be forgotten.

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Ferran on 22 Nov 2025
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Endang on 22 Nov 2025
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Tessa on 21 Nov 2025
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Ane on 15 Nov 2025
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This campaign started on 2 Nov 2025 and ends on 2 May 2026.