Support a Mother's final wish

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Support a Mother's final wish to have one final holiday with her children and grandchildren

Wellington

Jo is a fighter

In 2012 she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, which spread to her arm. We counted our blessings and she beat that cancer and as a family we were so grateful. We celebrated Jo's desire to live life to the fullest was fanned in to flame.

Come Feb 2017 Jo had to hear for the 2nd time in her life, that she was diagnosed with cancer, but this time in her abdomen and unfortunately it was the news we didn't want to hear, that it was terminal.

Just over a year now and her cancer has spread, grown and multiplied to the point where it is causing a bowel obstruction and causing disfunction in her digestive track. She had life threating surgery and we are just thankful she made it out alive. 2 weeks later after surgery the family have now been advised that she only has weeks to live. This is heartbreaking for the family and at this point of time we are trying to be strong, support her and her 2 kids and grandkids.

Jo's desire to live life to the fullest is still burning bright and has wished to have one final holiday with her children and grandchildren. We want to make this happen.

Nicola Matenga's involvement (page creator)

The Matenga whanau would like to raise funds for Mother, Nan, Sister, Aunty Jo. She only has limited time left with the family (weeks) and she would love to go on a little holiday with her kids and grandkids before her time comes. So we would love to do this for her.

Use of funds

The funds will be used for Jo, her 2 kids and their partners and her 3 grandkids to go on a little holiday to Auckland. It will pay for flights, accommodation, rental car and attractions e.g. Rainbows end, Kelly Tarlton.

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Eleanor Time
Eleanor Time on 16 Jun 2018
Sending my love and prayers.
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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 16 Jun 2018
Prayers & love
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Verna & Lila Time
Verna & Lila Time on 16 Jun 2018
Love & prayers to your family from ours xo
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Ex-neighbours (Walkers)
Ex-neighbours (Walkers) on 16 Jun 2018
Saddens me to hear of this news whanau. Love and light Jo. Your ex-neighbour Seivers Grove. God bless from the Walkers xxx
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LAURA
LAURA on 15 Jun 2018
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Created by, and paying to a verified bank account of, Nicola Matenga on behalf of Our Mum, Nan, Sister, Aunty Jo Matenga
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