Help the Loughney’s get back on their feet after a devastating house fire.

$5,655 donated
Given by 78 generous donors in 2 days

Financial support after a devastating house fire.

Dunedin, Otago

Mat and Hannah have lost their family home and nearly all of their possessions in a devastating house fire. They are likely to be displaced over the next 12 months or more as they navigate re-building their life. This is challenging emotionally and financially as they juggle day to day life with their 3 busy, beautiful boys, Bonnie the dog and Titch the cat. Mat and Hannah are the type of people who go out of their way to help people and hold the ones they love close to them. I know we will all pull together, in the same way that they would do for us, to support these beautiful humans who have lost so much.

Fortunately, some of the costs to rebuild their home and replace belongings will be covered by home and contents insurance. However, insurance will not cover everything they have lost. This support is intended to help with the immediate upfront expenses they are facing, as well as any shortfall between their losses and what the insurance payout will cover.

Please hold them in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your generosity.

Sophie Lewis' involvement (page creator)

Hannah is one of my best friends. Hannah, Mat and their boys are close family friends. They are the kindest, most loving, supportive and respected family.

Use of funds

Living costs as they get back on their feet.

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Chris & Bel
Chris & Bel 4 hours ago
$100
Ann
Ann 4 hours ago
Thinking of you guys ❤️❤️
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Andrew & Yoshi
Andrew & Yoshi 5 hours ago
$100
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Guest Donor 5 hours ago
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Stacey
Stacey 6 hours ago
Let us know if there's anything we can do to help Max and Hector's parents
$50

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This campaign started on 28 Apr 2026 and ends on 28 Jul 2026.