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Need Help to live in healthy living conditions

$331 of $15,000 goal
Given by 9 generous donors in over a year

We need help to make our situation liveable in the most basic sense of dry walls and floors that aren't freezing in winter & rodent proof

Warkworth, Auckland

I never thought I'd be writing something like this. I don't ask for help because it's embarrassing & to have to share my living situation makes me feel I'm not even a person.

Daily life includes agonizing pain, cockroaches, rodents, mold and staring at cold damp walls.

Everything I own is now in a 1 1/2 car garage, we have our bedroom, lounge and kitchen in an area that you'd park your car and store some boxes, with the Shower etc is outside.

Life is only bearable because of my 3 dogs who are my world.

But living in unhealthy conditions is not good for any of us & I'd do anything for my dogs.

We need help, to insulate the garage properly to prevent the little I own that's left from getting more damage from mold and be warmer than the outside

I have avoided telling people about my living situation because I feel pathetic. But we have to continue living here so I have to be honest and say I need help to make it at least liveable in the most basic sense of dry walls and floors that aren't freezing & damp.

There are people who won't want me to do this because they don't want anyone knowing that this is how a family member has to live.

But my dogs are my world so for them I'll put my pride and dignity above anything & anyone else.

Without help it'll only get worse because it's cold, damp, dusty and dirty and unhealthy for my dogs let alone me. I do everything so my dogs are looked after because without them I'm nothing.

Use of funds

To insulate the garage properly with basic jib to prevent further mold damage and make it warmer than outside.

Replace garage door with a wall and a proper door.

Get carpet laid as have concrete floors in kitchen with rest just covered with old moldy rugs

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Extended   7 November 2025

Hi all, I have extended the date of close for this page as have not reached my goal and have alot more to do. I've been dealing with my mum having a cancer diagnosis and needing daily radiation for 5 weeks, so haven't focused on this much.

To those who have helped to let you know I've managed to get first roll of insulation for garage doors, and for window and some curtains, so I am beyond grateful for any and all help.

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 06 Sep 2025
In memory of Louise Kaye
$21
Kirsten Norman

I am so sorry for not writing this sooner, I've been taking my mum to radiation treatment daily and have kept forgetting. But please don't take that as me being ungrateful, I sm so grateful for all and any help. Thanks you so much and sorry for your loss

Kirsten Norman
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Guest Donor on 16 Aug 2025
In memory of William Patrick Roche
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Kirsten Norman

I am so sorry for not writing this sooner, I've been taking my mum to radiation treatment daily and have kept forgetting. But please don't take that as me being ungrateful, I sm so grateful for all and any help. Thanks you so much and sorry for your loss

Kirsten Norman
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Guest Donor on 07 Aug 2025
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Kirsten Norman

I am so sorry for not writing this sooner, I've been taking my mum to radiation treatment daily and have kept forgetting. But please don't take that as me being ungrateful, I sm so grateful for all and any help. Thanks you so much

Kirsten Norman
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 17 Jul 2025
In memory of Louise Kaye.
$108
Kirsten Norman

I am so sorry for not writing this sooner, I've been taking my mum to radiation treatment daily and have kept forgetting. But please don't take that as me being ungrateful, I sm so grateful for all and any help, this was extremely generous, and paid for some insulation for garage door. Thanks you so much and sorry for your loss

Kirsten Norman
Shaun
Shaun on 03 Apr 2025
It’s not nearly enough to make a change but maybe add some comfort, I’ll try for a monthly basis- have you got enough dog food?
$30
Kirsten Norman

I'm speechless at your generosity, especially after being called a lier this morning that bought me to tears of upset and anger, so it means alot to me and my girls. I do have enough dog food thanks, my girls always come first, as they are my world. Sorry sharing too much...again thankyou

Kirsten Norman

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This campaign started on 13 Nov 2024 and ended on 31 Jan 2026.