Help Kendra and Corey after motorcycle crash

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Given by 394 generous donors in around 5 months

Please help Kendra, Corey and their family during their recovery from a motorcycle crash

Wellington

If you don’t know Kendra and Corey you most likely have heard of them through their involvement in the community. As a young single mum she took up the reigns of President of the Featherston Rugby Club, before meeting and falling in love with Corey. They have been involved with outreach on the Kapiti Coast helping Māori and Pasifika youth.

Early in the afternoon on 12 January Kendra and Corey were involved in a serious motorcycle crash involving a truck. They were separately helicoptered to Wellington Hospital with extensive damage to their bodies. Kendra was about 5 months pregnant at the time, sadly, through trauma the baby has not survived.

Kendra and Corey have now both have undergone major surgeries. Corey has lost a leg and surgeries have managed to save his arm. Rods have been inserted into the bone fractures in Kendra’s leg. They hope it can be saved.

They are both waiting on plastic surgeons to further repair soft tissue. The surgeons have informed us both Kendra and Corey’s recovery time is looking at approximately 12 to 18 months.

Throughout everything that’s happened over the last few days Kendra, Corey and their families have done their best to remain positive, especially for their young families.

About Corey and Kendra

To say determined is an understatement. Kendra has young son and Corey 3 beautiful daughters. They are committed and amazing parents.

Corey is a painter/plaster and Kendra works in retail, though recently set up her own cleaning business to support their growing family.

Everyone has a past, but these two have chosen to take a new road and set a good example for their children. They would do anything to help anyone in need – and sure have over the years in their communities of the Wairarapa and Kapiti Coast.

If you are in a position to help, even a few dollars, this will go along way to help these amazing people on their lifelong recovery and support their children. There will be big expenses on the long road to recovery – lets set up this fund to help them on their way and to give back to them for their service to the community.

Ritchie Wards' involvement (page creator)

I'm a close family friend

Use of funds

To help cover ongoing medical costs not covered by ACC, potential modifications (TBC) to living arrangements for assisted living/disability access and day to day living expenses for Kendra, Corey and their young family.

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Latest update

Winter update   3 June 2021

Kendra has started walking with crutches!! She continues with physio and potentially she may be down to one crutch in a month. She has started weight bearing exercises with 25-30kgs. She is doing above her expected milestones set by surgeons and orthopedic doctors.

Unfortunately she has a few surgeries yet to come as the medication that her surgeon was hoping for her to us and avoid the need of further surgery has been declined.

Corey has had metal wear removed from his arm and had further surgery minimize infection. He is doing physio and has constant orthopedic appointments. There is still hope he will regain use of his arm fully.

With the support of familu they have been sorting out their home to make it easier to cater to their needs. ACC have been supportive and helping with equipment and rails which should arrive soon.

On the personal side Kendra and Corey have been busy meeting their new nieces that have been born recently. They are looking for a daye to have a tangi for their precious son that was lost due to the accident.

They are excited for the future, their kids are in school, aiming to get back into the work force (eventually) and ofcourse planning their wedding!

From Kendra and Corey "Our gratitude to all those who have donated is beyond words we have been able to use this money to help with various house hold items and bills which has taken the stress off the financial strain whilst healing. So thankyou everyone for everything and we will continue our journey with you all in our thoughts and hearts 💕"

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Latest donations

Sandy
Sandy on 04 Jun 2021
$20
ann
ann on 04 Jun 2021
my thoughts are with you and your struggle
$20
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 02 Jun 2021
Wishing you all the very best as you both continue to thrive on your journeys. May you continue to find inner strength to lift your energy when life feels difficult, and may you continue to shine when life feels good. Sending lots of healing energy your way - all the best to you and your children.
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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 09 May 2021
$20
Narelle
Narelle on 08 May 2021
$10

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This campaign started on 15 Jan 2021 and ended on 4 Jun 2021.