Join Us in Supporting Lou Fuller Through Recovery

$22,094 of $50,000 goal
Given by 54 generous donors in 6 weeks

Supporting Lou Fuller through a difficult time after a serious injury has taken her out of the workshop.

Nelson

Lou Fuller, lead tutor at the Centre for Fine Woodworking in Nelson, has been a big part of so many people’s journeys in the workshop. She’s generous with her time, her knowledge, and the way she supports people—always calm, patient, and genuinely caring.

Since January, just after her wedding, Lou has been off work due to a serious neck injury. She’s been dealing with constant pain, and the medication she’s on makes day-to-day life really difficult. Even simple things aren’t easy right now.

On top of that, ACC has declined her surgery claim and has now stopped the payments that were helping cover her income. It’s left her in a pretty tough spot—trying to focus on recovery without the support she should have.

We’re putting this together to help take a bit of that pressure off.

The money raised will go towards supporting Lou through her care plan, and helping with everyday costs while she’s unable to work and focusing on getting better.

If you’ve learned from Lou, worked with her, or just spent time around her, you’ll know how much she gives to others.

We’d really love for people to show up for her now—whether that’s through a donation or simply by sharing this page. It all helps, and it all means something.

Karissa Mendez's involvement (page creator)

Lou was my lead tutor at the Centre for Fine Woodworking—an incredibly kind, thoughtful, and generous person. She’s the soul of CFW and has shaped so many lives and careers over her 16 years there. She’s a true inspiration to me.

Use of funds

Every contribution will help Lou cover her day-to-day costs and the weekly appointments she needs to keep going. With ACC payments stopped, she’s been left without income. Your support helps ease that weight so she can focus on healing.

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 01 Jun 2026
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Alice
Alice on 28 May 2026
Wishing you a speedy recovery! ❤️
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Peter
Peter on 19 May 2026
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Loris
Loris on 12 May 2026
All the best for the best teacher Hope you'll get in tip top shape very soon !
$393.99
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Guest Donor on 11 May 2026
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This campaign started on 20 Apr 2026 and ended on 1 Jun 2026.