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Let's Make Susan's Precious Time Count

$2,595 of $20,000 goal
Given by 31 generous donors in 6 days

Help our beautiful Susan, with living expenses, medical care and funeral costs, so she can spend precious time with her family.

Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty

After several illnesses over winter, our beloved Susan — mum, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and lifelong ballet teacher — received the devastating news that she has Stage 4 cancer, with only a few months to live.

Dance has been her lifelong passion. Remarkably, even in her 70s, she continued teaching, inspiring hundreds of children and giving countless hours to her students and end-of-year concerts. Her kindness, generosity and acceptance of people from all walks of life have touched so many. Even now, her radiant spirit shines through.

After a lifetime of giving so much to others, it is our turn to give something back to her.

Having had to stop teaching immediately, Susan has lost her main source of income. She hopes to remain in her own home as long as possible, spend precious time with her children, and share family dinners and memories together.

We are raising funds to urgently help cover rent, electricity, groceries, transport, medical and home nursing needs, funeral and burial costs. These financial worries are an enormous burden at an already heartbreaking time.

Every donation, no matter how small, will help ease that burden, allowing Susan to focus on comfort, family and making the most of her precious time.

If you cannot donate, please share this page with your friends and wider community.

Let's surround Susan with the love and support she deserves. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for every donation, share and act of kindness.

Susan Vorster's involvement (page creator)

I am Susan's niece, and her children - my cousins - my only extended family I have in New Zealand.

Use of funds

Weekly rent, electricity, groceries, fuel, last days treatment. Essentials like towels, bedding and what is needed for nursing and care at home. Funeral costs. Taking care of moving her last household items and cleaning the house.

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Adele
Adele 22 mins ago
Thank you Susan for all you have given to those around you, young and old. You are precious and we love you so much ❤️
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Rachel
Rachel 38 mins ago
Sending so much love Susan. Forever grateful for all you have done for our girl Ivy xx
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Susan Vorster

Thank you for the donation, much appreciated. Blessings. xx

Susan Vorster
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Guest Donor 44 mins ago
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Susan Vorster

Thank you for the donation, much appreciated. Blessings. xx

Susan Vorster
Renee
Renee 51 mins ago
Soo sorry to here this susan, you have touched the hearts of so many girls who loved to dance with you, my daughter Eylee included. Your love and time you put into your classes will never be forgotten ❤️
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Susan Vorster

Thank you for the donation, much appreciated. Blessings. xx

Susan Vorster
Ashleigh
Ashleigh 56 mins ago
Ayla loved her ballet lessons with you. So sorry to hear this heartbreaking news ❤️‍🩹 x
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Susan Vorster

Thank you for the donation, much appreciated. Blessings. xx

Susan Vorster

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Created by, and paying to a verified bank account of, Susan Vorster on behalf of Susan Nel, my aunt who lives in Whakatane. She is a grandmother, mum, and friend to many.
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This campaign started on 21 Oct 2026 and ends on 18 Oct 2027.