John Budd (aka JB) needs a new hip - It's time to help someone who is always willing to help others

$775 of $34,000 goal
Given by 9 generous donors in around 9 months

Lets help JB get a new hip - it's time for us to help someone who always helps others without any expectations.

Patea, Taranaki

John (aka JB) is well known in the community as someone who will do anything to help anyone and will never ask for anything in return. He has always been active, enjoying his hunting and spending time in the bush (which is his happy place). JB has just turned 80 and continues to do the work of someone half his age. Unfortunately, he is currently suffering excruciating pain in his hip and is on the urgent public hip replacement list - this could see his surgery done in approximately 2-3 years. With the okay from his close family and friends we would like to attempt to help JB come up with some funds to assist him to get his hip fixed privately so he can continue to enjoy his active life. Please give what you can, every little bit will help him get back to his active life and allow him to live out the rest of his life pain free & active.

Julianne Orr's involvement (page creator)

We have been friends with JB's for 3-years and in this time, he has always offered his help and support, not just to us but to others. He is well known in the community and due to seeing it's time for us to help give a little back to help him.

Use of funds

Private Hip Surgery for John Budd. If the target is not met the raised money will still go to John which will help towards his savings for his surgery.

Funds will be paid to John's daughter, Cheryl.

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John Budd (aka JB) needs a new hip  1 April 2025

John's daughter Cheryl will now be the payee for John.

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Latest donations

John
John on 02 Sep 2025
$100
Maria
Maria on 17 Jul 2025
$100
Robyn
Robyn on 29 Jun 2025
Wishing you well uncle
$100
Fav neice
Fav neice on 27 Jun 2025
My wish for you fav uncle is for you to not be living with pain. You are a treasure to me, have listened, offered support and shared your wonderful adventures with me in the bush, on the sea and rivers. Your pride in your family is a credit to you! I am truely blessed and proud to have you as my uncle , and will be forever grateful In my book you are a ledgend!!
$100
Kelly
Kelly on 17 Mar 2025
$100

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Created by Julianne Orr
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Paying to a verified bank account of Cheryl French
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This campaign started on 12 Mar 2025 and ends on 11 Mar 2026.