Desperate for help to go and see my family.
Wellington
I have been in NZ for over 35 years. In this span of time, I have only been home 3x (1990, 1998 and 2008) due to my family situations. I raised my 3 kids alone and I don't have any direct family member in NZ. The last time I went home was 15 years ago.
I have lost my father in 1999, my sister in 2009, my brother in 2014 and my mother in 2017. I did not have the chance to farewell neither one of them. 2020 the world got struck by COVID, things have gone from bad to worse and a lot more of my extended family vanished for all sorts of reasons.
Despite all the adversities, I was an active member and volunteer of the big Filipino community nationwide. I was very active with the dissemination of assistance to all those who come to us for help. But now, it is me who is appealing for help. I really would like to go home to finally farewell my dearly departed family members but I do not have the resources to do so. When a dear friend suddenly passed away over the Christmas break, it hit me a lot. I can't afford to lose all my remaining siblings, nieces, nephews and grand nephews and grand niece without meeting them.
I am appealing for financial assistance towards my airfare and a small pocket money. I will be very grateful for anyone's help. Thank you in advance.
Airfare and small pocket money.
Journey back home 17 May 2023
Just thought to update all about the outcome of my fundraising. I thank all people who generously donated to my cause.
I didn't quite get to the target but I am very grateful that I was given the opportunity to travel back home home soon after 15 years. I can't wait to see my family after all these years. I am counting the days and again, thank you.
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