Making Mum's Wishes A Reality

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Given by 82 generous donors in 4 weeks

My terminally ill mother has two wishes... Go on a scenic train ride and go to Kaikoura (and eat a crayfish).

Auckland

In April this year, we were hit with the news that Mum had been diagnosed with Stage 4 Cervical Cancer & Renal Failure. It was too far along for treatment, so it was all about keeping her 'comfortable'. We were told she would be lucky if she lasted 2wks. (Huh!! What do doctors know?)

So I flew straight back to NZ on April 17th and traded my life in Aussie for sleepless nights on the floor next to my mum in her rest home (Erin Park) to look after her (with help from my siblings as well) and make sure she was being looked after properly by the staff.

Six months on she is still with us and we have been making the most of the time we have. So many new memories we have created. Plenty of laughs, so many tears, a few confessions, loads of stories of when she was a child growing up and how I'm her favorite Lol plus so many more things. But there was one thing I wanted to know... "Mum, if you could do anything or go anywhere, what would it be". Her reply was "A scenic train ride and I would have liked to have gone to Kaikoura and eat a crayfish".

So with that said, my goal is to raise enough funds to be able to take her to do this and combine the two wishes in one trip.

Can you help?

#TilTheLastBreath

Riki McNally's involvement (page creator)

Jade (Riki's wife) will be receiving funds as Riki doesn't have a NZ bank account.

From Riki:

I am doing this for my mother. She has been both my mother & father throughout my entire life. There's nothing I wouldn't do for her.

It's our turn to look after her now.

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BucketList Ticked Off!!!   9 November 2016

So on Thursday 3rd November 2016, while in Kaikoura - we took Mum out on a Charter to do some fishing and of course 'GET HER CRAYFISH'!!

Of the entire trip, she said that one day was her ABSOLUTE highlight!

Thank you all SO much for your generosity, love and kind words. Mum was so touched by the amount of people who would help her do something like this. Including all those she has never met. She sends her love to each and every one of you.

Thank you again.

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Tina & Carl James
Tina & Carl James on 12 Oct 2016
Love you heaps Aunty Fay I hope you enjoy the train ride xx
$50
Riki McNally

Thank you Tina and Carl. Arohanui xx

Riki McNally
Jeff Martin
Jeff Martin on 12 Oct 2016
Hey Rik You mums lucky to have you around bro, doing everything you can to make her as happy as she can be. I have distant but fond memories of spending time with your family as kids.
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Riki McNally

Oh thanks heaps Jeff. I remember so many awesome times growing up at the clubrooms and hanging with you and Robbie as kids. Nothing but fond memories with your family too. Thank you

Riki McNally
krista clapham
krista clapham on 12 Oct 2016
have an awesome trip guys take lots of pics hehe xxx hope my donation helps even just to get ya mum some flowers rikk
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Riki McNally

Thank you so much Krista. Much love xx

Riki McNally
Stan and Jane Caffery
Stan and Jane Caffery on 10 Oct 2016
Ngaa Manaakitanga Whaanau. Aroha mai for the delay. 4th time blessed xxx
$60
Riki McNally

Thank you Stan and Jane for your love xxx

Riki McNally
Shane & Maria
Shane & Maria on 09 Oct 2016
Enjoy your crayfish Faye. Peace and love to you and your family xxx
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Riki McNally

Thank you so much Shane and Maria. xxx

Riki McNally

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Created by Riki McNally, paying to a verified bank account of Jade Atkinson on behalf of Riki McNally and his Mother Fay Andrew
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This campaign started on 14 Sep 2016 and ended on 13 Oct 2016.