In loving memory of Phil Wright

$1,770 of $3,000 goal
Given by 9 generous donors in 5 days

Raising some money to help ease the financial burden on Karina and Dylan at this very sad time

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui

Our brother Phil, who you may have known, was unexpectedly and tragically taken from us last week, following a catastrophic stroke. This happened in the early hours of Thursday 27th November, the day he, Karina and Dylan were commencing their relocation from Cambridge to Palmerston North.

The move had been 11 months in the planning, with Phil joining Field Air in February. He made the long commute at least monthly from Palmerston North to Cambridge, allowing Karina to make plans for the move and enabling Dylan to complete his final year in High School. Having spent so much of this year apart, they were very much looking forward to spending more time together, and it is an especially cruel irony this occurred on the day of the move.

Phil was the sole provider of the family and, was sadly not insured. This means, as well as having to face the future without Phil, the family also have a significant financial challenge. In lieu of flowers, any donations would be greatly appreciated and will go toward the unexpected costs the family now face. Many thanks for consideration. RIP Phil.

Kathryn Swales' involvement (page creator)

My sister and I have created this page to help ease the unexpected financial burden on Karina & Dylan at this very sad time.

Use of funds

Helping cover funeral costs and general living costs

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Latest donations

Menneer Family
Menneer Family 1 day ago
Thinking of you both.
$50
Kathryn Swales

Thank you for your kind donation, we really appreciate it ❤️

Kathryn Swales
Amanda G
Amanda G 2 days ago
Thinking of you all at such a very sad time, Vaughan & Amanda
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Kathryn Swales

Thank you Vaughan and Amanda ❤️

Kathryn Swales
PD. CJ. JR
PD. CJ. JR 4 days ago
$50
Kathryn Swales

Thank you so much for your donation ❤️

Kathryn Swales
James and Amy Maher
James and Amy Maher 6 days ago
Rest easy Phil. Thinking of you Karina and Dylan during this sad time xx Love from Amy, James, Brodie and Lucas
$100
Kathryn Swales

Thank you so much for your donation, we truly appreciate it ❤️

Kathryn Swales
Sharon Wright
Sharon Wright 6 days ago
$250

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Paying to a verified bank account of Karina Wright on behalf of Karina, Phil & Dylan Wright
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This campaign started on 9 Dec 2025 and ends on 8 Jan 2026.