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Smiles for Rach

  • More smiles for Rach

      11 February 2018
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    A heart-felt thank you to everyone for supporting Rach. We are humbled by your generosity, messages of support/advice/love and donations to the Give A Little page.

    Since our last post Rach has turned 16!

    She enjoyed a fun day at Lake Rotoma with family and friends, swimming, laughing, smiling and even had a turn on the biscuit behind the boat!

    The countdown is now on.....51 days until the family sail away on their P & O cruise! It's wonderful to see them have something to look forward to - so thank you again for making this possible.

    We would like to acknowledge some businesses that have surrported Rach. We are so greatful for their generosity and kindness. These items will really help make a difference in Rach's life.

    ☆About Water Whakatane☆

    A big thank you to Rob Mason and his team for installing a water purification system for drinking water into the house. I'm told the water tastes pure and clean which Rach and her family are very grateful for!

    ☆No1 Fitness Hamilton☆

    Cheers to the team for their kindness with helping us out with a trampoline. Not only will this help with Rach's digestive issues but Hayley and Luke are enjoying it too!

    ☆Cake Box Frankton, Hamilton☆

    Rach's birthday cake was amazingly delicious!! Thank you for helping make Rach's birthday a very special day!

    ☆Harvey Norman, Whakatane☆

    Rach's new adjustable bed is making it easier for her to be more comfortable. Thanks for the great service team!

    A special mention to the Dream Chaser Foundation. Thank you for your kind words, support & donation for Rach.

    While we are unable to individually thank everyone personally we would like to show our gratitude to the following for their contributions to the Give A Little page:

    ☆The very kind person for their $3000.00 donation, thank you!

    ☆Uncle Rex & Aunty Dora

    ☆Orange Motor Group - Whakatane

    ☆Netzone Real Estate - Hamilton

    To Ruby Nyika - thank you for the beautiful story you wrote about Rach for the Waikato Times and Stuff. She looked amazing on the front page!

    Also to Lorraine Wilson for your article in the Eastern Bay Life.

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  • A big THANK YOU!!!!

      16 January 2018

    It is with warm hearts we say a very big THANK YOU for all the donations that have been received!!!! We are humbled by your generosity.

    There has been a change in the holiday plans.....Rach and her family will now be setting sail with P&O Crusies for a holiday at sea!!! With flight prices to Queenstown becoming very pricey we looked into other options and found a cruise, with its all inclusive price this is a better deal. So.....the family will be sailing from Auckland to Napier on a 5 day - 4 night sea adventure in April. They are all very excited and truly thankful for this amazing opportunity and for your support.

    We have also been fundraising with garage sales and plan to hold a car wash, sausage sizzle & raffles. Any extra funds will be kept aside for Rach's ongoing medical costs.

    With your help we are able to make this holiday possible... again THANK YOU for you kindness.

    #teamrach

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    • 17/01/2018 by Ann

      Hi Rach

      Wow a cruise! They are fantastic for those of us with Scleroderma as you can rest as often as you like.

      Anyway, I run the Auckland Scleroderma Support Group & would love to meet up with you when you come up to Auckland. Your Mum is already on our Facebook group if you would like to get in touch, otherwise you can email me at sclero.akl@gmail.com

      Ann Wills