Help Ilze Say Goodbye to Her Father: A Heartfelt Request

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Given by 60 generous donors in 14 days

lze and her family need help with flight costs to South Africa to say goodbye to Ilze's beloved father after his recent passing

Wellington, Kapiti Coast District

I’m reaching out today with a heavy heart, to ask for your support in helping my dear friend Ilze, who is facing an incredibly difficult time. Ilze is a kind, loving woman from South Africa, currently living in New Zealand with her family. Sadly, her beloved father, who lived in South Africa, has passed away. Ilze is absolutely devastated by the loss, and her heart aches as she is far from home.

Her father was an incredible man — a warm, joyful spirit who brought light to everyone he encountered. He had a deep passion for helping his community and touched so many lives. I never had the privilege of meeting him personally, but I have heard great stories about him from Ilze, and it’s clear how much he meant to her, and to everyone around him.

Not long ago, Ilze had to travel with her husband after the loss of his mother, leaving her two daughters behind, which was heartbreaking for them all. Now, facing this loss of her own, she needs to go home, but the cost of flights for her family is overwhelming.

Unfortunately, Ilze cannot afford the flight costs, and that’s where we can come together to support her. Ilze needs our help, and any donation, no matter how small, will make a difference in reuniting her with her loved ones.

Please, if you are able, consider donating to help Ilze be there for her family. Together, we can ease the financial burden and help her say a final goodbye to her father, who gave so much to his community and his family.

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The donations will help Ilze afford the expensive flights to South Africa, so she can be with her family and say a final goodbye to her beloved father, who meant so much to her and the community.

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Thank you ❤️  11 April 2025

Ilze asked me to thank each and everyone of your for your amazing support!

Because she is getting donations from this page, she was able to get a loan from the bank for the flights to South Africa, and made it on time to say goodbye to her father!

Donations are still welcome, as she will have to pay the bank back and the cost of flights for the family were over $10,000, so any amount helps.

Thank you again!

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Amanda
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Justine on 12 Apr 2025
Sending love to you and your family Ilze🧡
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Ilze Engelbrecht

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Ilze Engelbrecht

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This campaign started on 6 Apr 2025 and ended on 20 Apr 2025.