Help Matt rise from the ashes

$2,870 of $10,000 goal
Given by 43 generous donors in around 3 months

Matt would love to be able to raise some money to enable him to buy another car and complete his dream of completing his project

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

Matt had always been a quiet, humble guy, but his passion for cars spoke volumes. For nearly seven years, he poured his heart and soul into his beloved Subaru Impreza. It wasn't just a car to him; it was a labor of love, a testament to his hard work and dedication. He meticulously repowered it, converted it to a manual gearbox, and spent countless hours perfecting every detail. Every penny he earned went into this project, and every tool he used held a story, especially those gifted by his late Granddad.

But last Sunday, Matt's world was turned upside down. A devastating fire swept through his garage, reducing his dream to ashes. The heat was so intense that it melted the wheels of his cherished Impreza. All his tools, including the treasured ones from his Granddad, were lost in the rubble. The car he had lovingly rebuilt, the skills he had honed, and the memories he had created were all gone in an instant.

Matt is heartbroken. The loss was more than just material; it was the destruction of a dream he had nurtured for years. He struggled to come to terms with it, feeling the weight of his hard work and dedication slipping away. Despite his sadness, Matt remained the same humble, hardworking guy who always helped others without expecting anything in return.

Seeing Matt's pain, his friends and family decided to step in. They knew he would never ask for help himself, so they took it upon themselves to support him and his dream of rebuilding another Subaru Impreza.

Lance McFarlane's involvement (page creator)

Matt is my son and I am very proud of him and what he has achieved. He is an honest hardworking young man who loves to work on his car.

Use of funds

The money will go towards buying another car the same so he can build the car he loves and further enhance his mechanical skills. He wants to do most of the work himself and learn from that. He will do what it takes to do that if the target isn't reached.

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Latest update

A heartfelt thankyou.   22 March 2025

Hi everyone,

Your support has been truly heartwarming, and Matt is incredibly grateful for your kindness. You never expect to face a situation where a fire can take away so much, but unfortunately, it happens.

We want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for reaching out and for your generous donations to help him rebuild. The good news is that Matt has found a car identical to the one he lost—while he’s back at square one, it’s a fresh start made possible by your generosity.

There’s still a long road ahead to reach the level Sonic was at, but this is the first step in the right direction. Stay tuned—things are looking up!

With gratitude,

Lance (Matt’s Dad)

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Latest donations

Tony
Tony on 08 Apr 2025
I can appreciate the hours of work that you will have spent on your project Matt. Tony o
$50
Matthew McFarlane

Cheers Tony, thanks very much!

Matthew McFarlane
Rachel, Jason & Isaac
Rachel, Jason & Isaac on 20 Mar 2025
Sorry to hear, hope this helps with the rebuild x
$200
Matthew McFarlane

Thanks guys youre the best <3

Matthew McFarlane
Christopher
Christopher on 14 Mar 2025
Best of luck with the rebuild. Hope to see Sonic 2.0 soon!
$50
Matthew McFarlane

Thanks mate here’s hoping 🤞

Matthew McFarlane
Donna
Donna on 14 Mar 2025
All the best for V2
$25
Matthew McFarlane

Thank you Donna, hopeful for a V2

Matthew McFarlane
Shane Beech
Shane Beech on 13 Mar 2025
Bugger! Never give up, carry on
$100
Matthew McFarlane

Thanks Shane! Never giving up. Scary seeing a fire like that, gotta be brave to run towards it.

Matthew McFarlane

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This campaign started on 11 Mar 2025 and ended on 11 Jun 2025.