Journey to Rome

$3,740 donated
Given by 22 generous donors in 4 weeks

Redressing Clergy abuse in New Zealand and Australia, at the International Survivors meetings 2023, in Rome, Italy.

Christchurch, Canterbury

Darryl Smith has suffered attacks at the hands of predatory Roman Catholic clergy during his childhood and adolesence.

He has written numerous books, two of which are 'Silent No More' and 'A Shattered Life'.

In 2019 he was sent by the Bishop of Dunedin, Michael Dooley to the Vatican Summit on Child Abuse for Minors, where he presented a very informative presentation called 'This is my Justice'. This was based on his personal experiences at a Christchurch school.

He also met and supported other survivors, and has many documents concerning 'Abuse in Care' at the Royal Commission.

Darryl is planning to go to Rome, Italy, again in September for the international survivors meeting to represent New Zealand, and is looking for donations towards paying for airfares, accommodation whilst in Rome, meals and transfers. He will return home on October 4th 2023.

Jilly McCulloch's involvement (page creator)

I was introduced to Darryl by a friend.

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airfares, accommodation whilst in Rome, meals and transfers.

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MAKE A DONATION AND GET A SIGN COPY   15 September 2023

Posted by: Darryl Smith

If you donation $1,000 towards my trip you will receive a signed copy my research book into Brother Rodger William Moloney Prior of Maryland's School

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Guest Donor on 18 Sep 2023
$200
Darryl Smith

thank you for your donation

Darryl Smith
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Guest Donor on 18 Sep 2023
Go well Darryl!
$100
Darryl Smith

Thanks Theresa

Darryl Smith
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Guest Donor on 15 Sep 2023
$100
Darryl Smith

Thank you for your donation towards the trip

Darryl Smith
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Guest Donor on 01 Sep 2023
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Darryl Smith

Thank you for your kind donation towards me

Darryl Smith
Jilly McCulloch

Thank you. We are most grateful for your generous donation. Its means a lot to us. Jill and Sachi

Jilly McCulloch
Steve
Steve on 01 Sep 2023
Enjoy the trip
$20
Darryl Smith

Thanks Steve for the donation and suppy

Darryl Smith
Jilly McCulloch

Thank you Steve. We are most grateful for your generous donation. Its means a lot to us. Jill and Sachi

Jilly McCulloch

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This campaign started on 19 Aug 2023 and ended on 19 Sep 2023.