Financial help for Mel and her children

$1,180 donated
Given by 20 generous donors in around 8 months

I have started this page so Mel and her children can live as comfortable as possible at this extremely hard time.

Canterbury

In the early hours of May 1st 2017 Dean was involved in a high impact car accident, involving a freighting truck and one other vehicle near Orari.

Dean suffered multiple injuries and was put into an induced coma so his body could relax after such a horrible accident.

Dean's right side of his body suffered the most impact causing copious amounts of shattered and broken bones including his femur, tibia, fibula, pelvis, hips, ribs, humorous, wrist and shoulder bones, with a few, including the femur, penetrating the skin. His left side suffered a significant amount of broken bones also but not as severe as the right side of his body, He [Dean] also had internal bleeding of his Spleen, due to the crash.

On the 1st of May, Dean underwent an 8 hour surgery to stop the bleeding and stabilise his bones, especially the ones that had penetrated the skin, so they would not move any further, the surgeon referred to this as 'scaffolding'.

There was a high risk that his bones may of got damaged due to bacteria as they were still exposed until surgery was performed.

On the 2nd of May, Dean had an MRI to check for ligament, neck and spinal damage. The results showed no significant damage which was a blessing in disguise.

Dean has undergone many surgeries since, including skin graphing and puzzle piecing bones of each limb back in place with additions of 'metal plating'

As of the 9th of May dean has been lifted from the induced coma slightly, twice, showing signs of response.

He still is awaiting an operation for ankles and feet and his left knee.

The reason I have created this page is because Dean is the main earner for himself, Mel and his four children. With Mel not being able to work, so she can care for her children full time and spending as much possible time with Dean, they will soon come into extreme financial Hardship. I would like them to be able to live as comfortable as possible through this difficult and confusing time.

The future is unclear in these early stages but updates will become available when more information is available.

We are all staying as optimistic as possible and praying for the best outcome overall. Your prayers, thoughts and donations are very much appreciated by all, especially Mel and her children.

If you have any queries or concerns please feel free to contact me via email katinadela@hotmail.com

Katina Delamere's involvement (page creator)

Dean is my brother (from another mother 😉) Mel is my sister. Dean has been a part of my life for well over half of my life, and he's a great friend to me and an amazing uncle to my children.

Use of funds

Supply essential items to live comfortably while Dean is in hospital. Food, rent cover, power and other necessities

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Latest update

New update   27 May 2017

Dean has long since been pulled from the induced coma and has now become his bright bubbly self again, he is as well as he can be, going from strength to strength. Although he is still in casts for a very long time, his recovery is becoming much easier everyday

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Latest donations

Private Donor
Private Donor on 15 Jun 2017
$43
Nana Elwyn and Poppa Kerry
Nana Elwyn and Poppa Kerry on 20 May 2017
With our best love
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Monson Whanau
Monson Whanau on 15 May 2017
Still praying for you and your family. Sorry I can't do more; we're living on my Air Force disability pay. I know that money is what is hardest to come by at the first stage of such a terrible accident. But, don't forget a loving Heavenly Father who wants so much to help. We love you and are praying for you all.
$150
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 12 May 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Family
Family on 11 May 2017
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Created by, and paying to a verified bank account of, Katina Delamere on behalf of Melanie Louise and Dean Robert and their four children.
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This campaign started on 2 May 2017 and ended on 31 Dec 2017.