Help Sarah Saunders and Family
We want to help Sarah Saunders, after the sudden death of her husband Daryl, so she can get back to work and study.
Howick, Auckland
On 10th March, Theia’s father, Daryl passed away suddenly. Theia is only 7 years old. She has three siblings, Caitlan, Reece, and Eryn, and Mum (Sarah). They live in Botany. They are just ordinary Kiwis like you and me. Please help me help Theia and her family.
It is rare in life that one can make something better, when tragedy strikes. We can’t bring Daryl back. But if we all work together, we can help this family stay on track.
Daryl was a hard worker. He was the high school sweetheart of Sarah and they were together 24 years. They raised four lovely children together. He was the best dad ever. What more can I say?
Sarah works part-time as a youth worker with teenagers in a local college. She is trying to make a difference in her community. She is also in her final year of study to become a trauma counsellor. It is what she was made to do. But she does not have a full “breadwinner” type income right now.
We want Sarah to be able to return to her work and study. We don’t want her to stop working towards the future plans that she had made. That is what Daryl would have wanted.
So that is where you come in.
Would you consider giving to help Sarah and her family through this crisis? You can give a one-off gift to this givealittle campaign right now. But please consider if you could give a regular gift: weekly, fortnightly, or monthly, for up to one year.
With much love and hope,
Mike and Jewel Turinsky,
Young Life NZ Trust
Howick, Auckland
About us
Young Life is a NZ charity that since 1998 provides youth workers in areas where caring adults are needed. The work is preventative and strengths-based, to help young people achieve their goals and become healthy resilient young adults. Our youth workers are currently involved with four colleges in East Auckland.
Use of funds
The funds will be used for:
- Home rent, utilities
- Education: Sarah's uni and any of her children's education costs
- Household Finances: food, medical, petrol, insurance, etc.
- Funeral costs: if not paid by ACC or Work and Income
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Latest update
Change of Closing Date of page. 8 March 2023
Dear Friends of the Saunders,
We are allowing a little more time, for those who still want to give to this givealittle page. Then on 8 June 2023, we will be closing down this page. Thank you to everyone who has given, some of who are still giving regularly. You can also still give directly to Young Life New Zealand Trust (younglife.org.nz/giving) as we will continue to receive donations for the Saunders Family as they transition into their new life. We are just coming up on the one-year anniversary, so this is a hard time right now. It is only two days from now, 10th March, so I don't know what to say. Memories of last year are flooding my mind.
Sarah is finishing her counselling degree in June 2023. And then she will be starting a new life in full-time employment; that is the hope anyway. She will be a fantastic counsellor, as she has been a fantastic youth worker for five years for Young Life. She is already able to take on clients, as she has one paper left to finish.
The children are doing well. They are really the most wonderful people if you don't know them personally. They are growing and changing and make me smile every time I see them, whether in person or online.
May you be blessed if you have given to this worthy family. You can also buy a bird photograph from jeweldesign.co.nz, and the proceeds go to support the family. Daryl loved fantails, and they became a special symbol during this time. Photo credit to Peter Cox, who has offered many of the photos on that site.
Thank you,
Jewel Turinsky
Friend of the family
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Thank you for giving to Sarah Saunders. I just wanted to remind you, this page will be closing on 8 June 2023. If you would like to keep giving, you may continue to give on our website www.younglife.org.nz/giving The bank details are there, and gifts can be tagged SSaunders. Gifts are still tax deductible. Many thanks.
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