Son in law died unexpectedly, Daughter on the heart transplant waiting list

$490 donated
Given by 4 generous donors in 13 weeks

Because of Covid19, Mother cannot go and gather up her broken family

Gisborne

Wendy has a daughter who lives in Australia, Christine. Christine's world has just been smashed to pieces, and she needs her Mum desperately right now.

Christine's partner, Adam, and the Father to her children died suddenly, and unexpectedly last Thursday. Christine and one of the children found him. This was not expected, they were a happy loving family.

Christine also has a hereditary heart disease and nearly died last year from a heart attack at 35. She was told to make sure she kept her stress levels low. She is on the waiting list for a heart transplant. After this tragedy she is being monitored more closely as they are worried

Wendy is the only family member who can go and stay for as long as Christine needs her to, while she try's to make sense of life without Adam. She has already sent every last dollar she had to help Christine pay for the funeral

Because of covid19 we are unsure as to whether Wendy will also have to pay isolation costs in Australia, and then back here in NZ. Then be able to support herself while helping Christine and her three grandchildren for as long as they need her, which could be a while. None of the family can afford this. Which is why I am asking for help on their behalf. They are not doing well 🥺

Debbie Rickard's involvement (page creator)

I am am Wendy's oldest and closest friend

Use of funds

To get Wendy to Australia, and then help her survive in Australia for as long as need be. Any surplus will be given to Christine

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Adam with his children  3 August 2020

Adam with Jake and Aliyah in her 4th birthday just a few days before he suddenly left

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Latest donations

Debbie
Debbie on 23 Jul 2020
From Beth, and Tim Allan
$250
Lee
Lee on 23 Jul 2020
My heart goes out to you all at this difficult time! Much love from your Gizzy family in NZ XX
$60
Daniel
Daniel on 22 Jul 2020
$50
JK
JK on 22 Jul 2020
$30
Debbie
Debbie on 22 Jul 2020
$100

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This page was created on 22 Jul 2020 and closed on 21 Oct 2020.