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Support Anna’s Bucket List Journey

$19,300 donated
Given by 146 generous donors in around 4 months

A dedicated nurse to her community, Anna is now facing Motor Neuron Disease and needs support to create precious memories with her family.

Halswell, Christchurch

Anna has spent the last 38 years as a dedicated nurse, giving her heart and skills to care for the community. She has comforted patients, supported families, and been there for so many people in their most vulnerable moments.

Now, Anna faces her own battle. She has sadly been diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) – a devastating illness that doctors say will progress quickly.

Despite this heartbreaking news, Anna’s dream is simple and beautiful: to spend as much precious time as possible with her family and to tick off some bucket list wishes before she is unable to do so. She has had to resign from her position to prioritise her family.

We want to help Anna live these moments fully.

Anna was previously a very avid cyclist and adventurer and would walk the Halswell Quarry almost daily. Unfortunately with her health failing she is unable to do this now.

Every dollar raised will go directly to making Anna’s remaining time brighter, meaningful, and filled with love, any remaining funds will be used to support her family when the time comes.

Anna has given so much to others through her nearly four decades of nursing. Now, we invite you to give back to her. 💙

👉 Please donate if you can, and share Anna’s story so we can help her make the most of the time she has left.

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Use of funds

- Creating special family memories and trips together.

- Helping Anna tick off bucket list experiences.

- Covering costs that will ease the burden during this difficult time.

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Thank you  20 August 2025

Thank you so much to all the generous donor so far!! every little bit helps!! Anna is blown away!!

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Latest donations

Jayden
Jayden on 15 Nov 2025
Thinking of you guys x All the best, lots of love 😊
$50
Betty
Betty on 08 Nov 2025
Sending lots of love ❤️
$200
Heather and John Hall
Heather and John Hall on 06 Nov 2025
$200
Michelle
Michelle on 19 Oct 2025
Thinking of you Anna, and I'm so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I really enjoyed working with you on ward 12 xx
$50
Whitney
Whitney on 13 Oct 2025
You’re the most amazing person Anna. Sending all the love and hugs possible xx
$500

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This campaign started on 19 Aug 2025 and ends on 18 Dec 2025.