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  • Update on Use of Funds for Kane’s Page

      18 September 2025
    Posted by: Givealittle

    We want to thank every person who has donated. Your kindness has gone far beyond covering Kane’s funeral costs, and the support shown to his whānau has been deeply moving.

    With the total raised now exceeding what was needed for the funeral, the family (Kane’s mother and sister) has considered how the remaining funds can best be used in line with the purpose of supporting Kane’s loved ones. The funds will be applied as follows:

    1. Funeral expenses: These costs will be met from the donations, with some support also coming from ACC.

    2. Children’s future: Approximately $15,000 will be placed into a secure bank account for Kane’s children. The account will be managed under three signatories, including family members and a lawyer, and the funds will be preserved until the children reach adulthood, to provide long-term support and opportunities.

    3. Immediate family support: A small amount of the remaining funds will go toward supporting Kane’s mother, Arlene, in recognition of her role and connection to him.

    We recognise that the allocation of the additional funds raised above the funeral costs, has changed through time. If you feel this revised arrangement does not reflect your intention when you donated, please contact helpdesk@givealittle.co.nz by 3 October 2025 to request a refund of your donation.

    Thank you again for standing with Kane’s whānau. Your generosity will continue to make a meaningful difference.

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    • 18/09/2025 by ANGELA BUSH

      This post is misleading as there has not been legal consent or agreement or arrangement by Jasmine Lee Cooke

    • 19/09/2025 by Ojan

      Thank you so much for the updates. I am happy with how my donation is being used ☺️

  • Donor Update: AGAIN: Securing Kane’s Legacy for His Children

      8 September 2025
    Posted by: Givealittle

    We want to thank every person who has donated. Your kindness has gone far beyond covering Kane’s funeral costs, and we have been overwhelmed by the support shown to his whānau.

    With the total raised now exceeding what was needed, we have carefully considered how best to honour Kane’s memory and use these funds as donors intended. Because of this, we feel it is important that the money raised here is reserved for Kane’s children’s long-term wellbeing and future.

    The funds raised will be used in the following ways:

    - Funeral expenses: These costs will be met from the donations, with some support also coming from ACC.

    - Children’s Future: As agreed by all parties, $10,000 will be placed into a locked savings account in the names of Arlene, Jasmine, and Shaquille. These funds will be used solely for the benefit of Kane and Jasmine’s two children, helping to provide the opportunities Kane would have wanted for them.

    - Immediate Family Support: Any remaining funds will be proportionally allocated to Arlene, Kane’s mother, and Jasmine, his partner, as agreed by both parties. This support reflects Kane’s ongoing care for those closest to him, as he would have wanted.

    From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for standing with Kane’s whānau. Your generosity will continue to make a difference in his loved one's lives for years to come.

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