Help Me Get Back on the Road

As the turbulent weather is affecting many of us, on Monday night it was my turn to take a hit.

While driving along Sandspit Road just outside Warkworth, my van was struck by a falling tree. The impact smashed the windscreen, dented multiple panels, broke the indicators, and cracked a hole in the roof. I was incredibly lucky to walk away without injury.

Unfortunately, this van was not just a business vehicle. It was also my office, my bedroom, and my only means of transport. My campervan enabled me to start my business in the first place — transporting fermenting tanks, hundreds of kilograms of fruit, and travelling to markets to sell my handcrafted fruit wines.

While operating on a very tight budget and living as frugally as possible to make this passion-driven business work, I overlooked adequately insuring my workhorse — a mistake that now leaves me facing the full cost of replacing it.

Any support, whether through a donation or simply sharing this page, would help me get back on the road and continue building the work I’ve poured so much into.