One Ashburton Family - Lives changed forever

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Given by 252 generous donors since yesterday

Ashburton family affected by the car accident 7/9/26 at 5am, they lost one family member and the other is fighting hard in Christchurch.

Ashburton, Canterbury

Just after 5am on 7/9/26 there was a two car crash north of Ashburton, in one of the vehicles was a father and son travelling together to work together, like they did everyday.

10 minutes from home at the very start of their journey, struck by another car, sadly one life from this family was lost, while the other is fighting a critical fight in Christchurch Hospital. ACC may provide some support, however the family have not applied for this yet and it won't cover all costs.

PLEASE PLEASE even if it’s $1, $2 or $10 every little will help this family.

The Wife/Mother of this family of 7 now 6, is travelling back and forth to be by her husband’s side through this tragedy.

With 4 other children to take care of, bills to pay and a sense of not knowing how to cover expenses or what is around the corner, please help her to not have so many worries in her time of need.

Ashburton people, I know you rally after your own. Please please help this family in their time of need.

Thank you ❤️

Tracy Cronje's involvement (page creator)

The beneficiary of the funds is my best friend.

Use of funds

The funds will be put towards the Wife/mother travelling daily to Christchurch Hospital, bills while the father is unable to work. He has a long road to recovery ahead. To care for and help put food in the table for their 4 other children.

Latest update

Thank you to all who are donating 9 September 2026

Simon is currently in ICU putting up the fight of his life. Kandy and the kids are all so very grateful for the donations pouring in. It will help to allow Kandy and the kids to keep vigil by Simon’s side.

Thank you so much

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