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My car, my son's car, burned in the early hours of the morning.

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Given by 85 generous donors in 8 days

This page is to help my son and I get back on our feet with a new vehicle. I'm distraught that someone thinks burning my car was okay.

Whangarei, Northland

Shortly before 4.30am, 11th of September 2024, someone decided to ruin the livelihood of a stranger.

This person, or these people, did not care about breaking into my car. They set it on fire, I woke to the horror of seeing my only car, and the means for taking my son from A to B, going up in smoke.

In my vehicle was my license, personal belongings, my son's belongings, his carseat, his pram in the boot, as well as other important paperwork and cards.

I have no money for a new car

Shortly before 4.30am this morning, 11th of September, some heinous person(s) decided to set my car on fire in the driveway. We woke to the constant scream of my vehicle's horn, then opened the curtain to find my car on FIRE.

My son's car seat, his pram, my personal belongings, not to mention my car, is ruined. Scorched by someone who didn't care who they hurt. They're lucky they didn't kill someone.

This was a deliberate, careless act that was unpromted and uncalled for. I'm a good person. I lost my only vehicle, I have no money for a new car, carseat or pram, and left supposed to pick up and drop off my son for visitation. I still can't come to terms with the fact that this actually happened to me.

Now my car has been destroyed.

Please, help me fund a new vehicle. My son and I depend on a car to get around, to get to visitations with his father. I have no savings for facing something this catastrophic.

I thank everyone in advance, my gratitude goes out to every one of you.

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A new vehicle

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Thank you all so much  19 September 2024

A last update, to inform you all that I had insurance as stated on a number of my Facebook posts (in no way sufficient for a legal and safe car). However - the little of the insurance money plus the donations is enough to get a reliable car for my daily needs as a mother and so I feel I need to say thank you to you all one last time, for helping me achieve this ❤️

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 16 Sep 2024
So sorry that this has happened to you both. Great to hear of the support you have received from your community at this unsettling time. I hope you have a new set of wheels soon.
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Sara May

Thank you so much

Sara May
Diane
Diane on 15 Sep 2024
$20
Sara May

Thank you for your donation 💕

Sara May
Nav
Nav on 14 Sep 2024
Hope this helps :)
$50
Sara May

Thank you, every donation helps, your kindness is appreciated 🙏😊

Sara May
Jeff and Gail
Jeff and Gail on 14 Sep 2024
I trust this helps you get back on your feet.
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Sara May

Thank you very much. Every bit helps. Thank you for your donation 💕

Sara May
Jude
Jude on 14 Sep 2024
All the best getting back on your feet.
$20
Sara May

Thank you very much

Sara May

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This campaign started on 11 Sep 2024 and ended on 19 Sep 2024.