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Please support Elena after the sudden loss of Drew

$3,135 donated
Given by 44 generous donors in 14 days

Immediate financial support for Drew's wife- funeral cost and other short term expenses

Waikato

Elena (Olena) travelled from Ukraine in 2019 to study. She met Drew in 2021, and they married that same year. Everyone who knew Drew also felt like they knew Elena - Drew could (and did) talk for hours about his beloved wife.

His sudden death has left Elena devastated but she also has some immediate practical needs. Drew wasn't working at the time of his death, and money will make a meaningful difference right now.

Other friends are supporting her with social service and other agencies, but she also needs cash. All money donated will go directly to Elena's account.

Friends of Drew Mehrtens' involvement (page creator)

We are a group of friends and colleagues who are trying to offer Elena some practical support. Drew was not working at the time of his death, so financial assistance will make a meaningful difference.

Use of funds

Funeral cost and other short term expenses. Overall just to support Elena through the difficult next few weeks while she makes longer term financial arrangements

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Latest donations

Julian
Julian on 22 Oct 2024
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Anne
Anne on 21 Oct 2024
So sorry for your loss Elena, thinking of you.
$50
Hit
Hit on 18 Oct 2024
Condolences to you and your whanau Elena.
$100
Nailya
Nailya on 18 Oct 2024
Our sincere condolences for your loss Lenochka. Nelly and Sergey
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Graeme
Graeme on 18 Oct 2024
$50

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This campaign started on 9 Oct 2024 and ended on 23 Oct 2024.