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Help Raphael and His Family During His Fight for Life

$4,246 donated
Given by 105 generous donors in around 3 months

Raphael was hit by two vehicles and is in critical condition. Help his family stay by his side through his long recovery. Every bit helps.

Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty

On August 18, 2024, Raphael, a young man with a bright future ahead of him, was involved in a horrific accident when he was struck by two vehicles, one of which cruelly fled the scene. He is currently in critical condition, battling life-threatening injuries, including multiple broken bones, a brain bleed, and severe damage to his liver and kidneys.

Raphael has a long, uncertain road to recovery ahead. While ACC will provide some financial support, his family is doing everything possible to be by his side during this difficult time. With extensive medical treatments, surgeries, and rehabilitation in his future, the family needs support to help cover the costs of living near the hospital, transportation, and everyday expenses so they can focus on being there for him.

We are reaching out to you, our community, to help ease the burden on Raphael and his family during this unimaginable time. Any contribution—whether financial, sharing this page, or sending words of encouragement—will make a difference.

Thank you for helping us support Raphael on his journey to recovery.

Sam Bradbury's involvement (page creator)

A friend of the family

Use of funds

Donations will help Raphael's family cover ongoing treatments, & rehabilitation costs. Funds will also assist with living expenses near the hospital, transportation, & day-to-day needs, allowing his family to stay by his side throughout his recovery.

Funds will be paid to Raphael's sister Sapphire

Update 1/11/24- Funds will now be paid to Sapphire's partner Hoani

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Latest update

Change in Payee   1 November 2024

Posted by: Givealittle

Funds will now be paid to Sapphire's partner Hoani Raniera Atkins-Williams

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Latest donations

Gaye
Gaye on 14 Oct 2024
Arohanui Sista ma Ihowa korua/koutou e manaaki 💞
$100
Jeremy
Jeremy on 25 Sep 2024
Please get better soon, you have all my strength
$100
Rosemary
Rosemary on 25 Sep 2024
❤️❤️
$50
Lynn & Sharron
Lynn & Sharron on 24 Sep 2024
Always, always think positive as hard as that might seem. Getting well again can take a very long time.
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Kat
Kat on 20 Sep 2024
I hope he recovers well, I am so sorry this has happened to you this would be scary asf…it’s not much but it is literally all I have left in my account so I’m sending love and prayers to you all as well ❣️
$40

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Created by Sam Bradbury
Hoani Raniera Atkins-Williams's avatar
Paying to a verified bank account of Hoani Raniera Atkins-Williams on behalf of Raphael Patuwai
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This campaign started on 19 Aug 2024 and ends on 19 Feb 2025.