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I'll never say goodbye, how can I when my heart is so full of LOVE for you, a love that will never die, you're with me always ♡

$584 donated
Given by 6 generous donors in 14 days

Fundraising in remembrance of my first born son, a beautiful soul who sadly never saw in himself the wonderful things that we all did 💔❤️

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

My name is Crystal, & on May the 11th, 2023, I very suddenly lost my Beautiful Boy (aged 16) and my 2 children lost their big brother 💔 McCarthy is my 1st born child, such a beautiful, kind, caring and loving soul, always looking out for his mum and never too cool to put his arms around me, kiss me on the cheek and tell me that he loved me no matter where we were or who was around! As much as he used to tease his Lil brother & sister, he adored them & always took the time to give my daughter big hugs and play the game with my boy or build a finger skate park together etc. It's McCarthys birthday on the 18th of this month.. & I have no words to describe the pain & fear that I feel associated with that & every day as it gets closer it only gets worse, as I have had no idea how to confront my beautiful first borns Birthday, all I want is for him to come back home!! & then I had the idea of getting a portrait tattoo, something meaningful that will be a part of me forever, just as he will always be ❤️ Once I'd decided on this I felt a Lil less scared & it brought me a lil comfort. With Maccys birthday being just under 2 weeks away, I would like to ask for a little help in raising the funds to pay for my tattoo.. I've always really hated asking others for $ but this is heartfeltedly important to me as i feel that getting this tattoo will help me to remain strong myself and for my other 2 children as they struggle through their emotions too, as we will forever miss him💔

Thank you!♡

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Getting a tattoo done of my son- A permanent and meaningful connection to my darling son, something that will stay with me forever! I hope that this tribute will help me in my healing, bring me some comfort & give me a Lil more strength as i help my other 2 young children to heal also.

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Janae
Janae on 10 Mar 2024
Mac, I continue to love and treasure you. your beautiful memory lives on. we love you so much. 🤍
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 09 Mar 2024
This is so rude. Pay for your own tattoo. There are kids out here dying of cancer trying to raise money to survive and you’re asking for donations for a tattoo? Get a grip
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Crystal Stratford

Sorry that my page has upset you, and thank you for your donation. Rest assured that I do give back.. I have donated to quite a few different causes over the years and will continue to do so. This is still something that is important to me and my tattoo will also be a conversation starter around young people who some of (God forbid) may be struggling with mental health themselves. My son chose to end his life. If I can help ANYONE in any which way when it comes to their mental health I will.♡

Crystal Stratford
Amie
Amie on 09 Mar 2024
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$20
Crystal Stratford

Thank you Amie we love you :) ♡

Crystal Stratford
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Guest Donor on 08 Mar 2024
$3
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Guest Donor on 07 Mar 2024
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Crystal Stratford

Thank you mum you're amazing xxx

Crystal Stratford

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This campaign started on 6 Mar 2024 and ended on 20 Mar 2024.