Help Rachel get back to the farm

$9,900 donated
Given by 47 generous donors in around 3 months

Help Rachel return to some form of normal with her boys and cows

Orini, Waikato

Oh Friday the 18 th July our beautiful and much loved Rachel was involved in a serious farm bike accident, she sustained a significant head injury. She had major head surgery and spent a week in ICU fighting for her life. She is now in a hospital ward beginning what will be a long and challenging road to recovery. Rachel is strong lady who never asks for anything. What you see is what you get with Rachel, no hidden agenda and no apologies just real, she has the biggest heart and would all day fight tooth and nail for her nearest and dearest, now it’s our turn to help her. She has a beautiful family that now needs some extra help to enable Rachel to make a full recovery. Her boys need her for a lot longer. We would really appreciate any support big or small. Let’s get Rachel back to her farm and cows

Brenda and Tayla Hansen's involvement (page creator)

My best friend and sole sister

Douglas is her partner and father of her children, they have been together almost 20 years

Use of funds

Any donations received will be used for travel and accommodation for Rachel's family to support her

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Latest update

Rachel recovery  23 October 2025

Our Rachel has now been home for a few weeks and learning to live life her new way. Rachel is continuing to blow everyone away with her strength and determination to tackle every part of her recovery. Everyday she is getting stronger and learning new tasks that are set for her by her team in charge of her recovery. She has a small army of people helping with this. It’s really amazing to see it all. Rachel still has a long road ahead but every day is a step stronger. Your support has helped Rachel and her family so much. We all thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Rachel is a very strong lady and will keep tackling every day ahead of her 💓

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Latest donations

Kim
Kim on 03 Sep 2025
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$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 26 Aug 2025
$300
Scotty & Deb Leslie
Scotty & Deb Leslie on 25 Aug 2025
All the best with your recovery Rachel!
$150
Ian and Leeanne
Ian and Leeanne on 17 Aug 2025
Everyone is thinking of you and wishing you well
Private
Kendall
Kendall on 14 Aug 2025
You got this Rach 💞
$50

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This campaign started on 31 Jul 2025 and ended on 31 Oct 2025.