RIP Brother Bear

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Given by 43 generous donors in 4 weeks

Raising funds for my parents after the unexpected tragic loss of my brother to help them with all expenses.

Auckland

Please help us raise funds for my parents.

My brother, Isak van Schalkwyk (31), passed away on 18 April 2019 in Cambodia where he went to teach English. Still so unreal.

My husband and I created this page to help raise funds for my parents. The funds will go towards the funeral costs, traveling costs and all other expenses after the sudden tragic loss of my brother.

There are no words for the pain. A bond that can never be replaced. A beautiful human gone too soon.

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My husband and I would like to raise funds to help my parents with any expenses, flights, and anything they may need help with. The only thing we could think to do was to reach out through this for anyone who may want to contribute.

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Cambodia  27 April 2019

We are in Cambodia at the moment during the most difficult week of our lives.

Like my dad said, we will walk in his shoes and listen to his story.

We went to meet the children from his school and they were so sweet and kind. We cried together and they gave us hugs. He was their 'giant teacher'.

The medical report stated that the cause of death was meningitis and he had a temperature of 42°. Our hearts broke.

His friends in Cambodia gave him the name Saamnang, which translates to "Lucky".

We will miss him and love him forever!

May peace greet him 🙏

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 17 May 2019
Condolences to the whole family. Sending prayers 🙏🙏🙏
$100
Nina Greeff

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate your generosity and kindness.

Nina Greeff
Pauline
Pauline on 16 May 2019
I'm so sorry and I wish you all comfort and strength.
$20
Nina Greeff

Thank you so much for your donation and for the kind words.

Nina Greeff
David
David on 15 May 2019
Condolences. Memories never fade.
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Nina Greeff

Thank you very much, we are grateful for your support.

Nina Greeff
GA
GA on 13 May 2019
Peace to his soul.
$50
Nina Greeff

Truly thankful for your generosity and support

Nina Greeff
Chene
Chene on 12 May 2019
$10
Nina Greeff

Thank you very much, we appreciate your support x

Nina Greeff

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This campaign started on 20 Apr 2019 and ended on 20 May 2019.