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Help Naomi and Nathan fly to England to say goodbye to their brother

$2,635 donated
Given by 35 generous donors in 4 weeks

Naomi and Nathan's brother lost his fight for life while waiting for a transplant. We are hoping to help them fly back to say goodbye,

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On the 29th of July Naomi and Nathan lost their younger brother, Henry, aged 9. Henry had been battling with an extremely rare disorder, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, since birth and had been on the waiting list for a new heart. Despite this, Henry was a brave little warrior and an inspiration to all those around him. He was a Youth Ambassador for UK based charity Readathon, after experiencing the vital work of storytellers in hospital who would visit him frequently in the wards.

Naomi and Nathan are desperate to return to England to attend Henry’s funeral. However, living and working on the opposite side of the world in New Zealand makes it incredibly expensive for them; an extra financial burden during their period of grief. We have created this Give-a-Little Page in an effort to help ease this financial burden for them. Any extra money raised in addition to flight cost will be donated to the charity Readathon to help fund the vital work they do in schools and hospitals for children.

Megan Parr's involvement (page creator)

I have known Naomi and Nathan for over ten years and since then have seen the love they have for their younger brother who admirably fought a terrible condition. I want nothing more than to see them return to the UK to say their goodbyes and grieve without the added financial stress of having to pay for last minute flights. Any extra help they get towards this cost is a massive help during this extremely difficult time.

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Thank you  5 August 2016

In less than a week since this page has been opened there has been enough raised to get Naomi and Nathan over to England. They leave tomorrow and we wish them safe travels and hope that by traveling to the UK and saying goodbye they find some closure for a devastating loss.

I want to personally thank each and every person for their kind and generous donations. Know the relief and closure you have helped bring two amazing people during a truly awful time.

"When you come to the edge of all that you know, you must believe one of two things: There will be ground to stand. Or you will grow wings to fly." --O.R. Melling

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Paula
Paula on 04 Aug 2016
With love and hugs ??
$50
Clare Miller
Clare Miller on 03 Aug 2016
Hi Naomi I am Ayla's Aunty. I am so very sorry to hear about your younger brother. What a very sad time for you and your family. I do pray you get to go and say goodbye - it is so important. Sending courage strength and love for this sad journey. This is just a little but I hope it helps. Take care xx
$20
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$50

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This campaign started on 30 Jul 2016 and ended on 30 Aug 2016.