Support Ishaan's fight for life

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Ishaan's fight for life - He was hit by a train on his way to school. Please help his Mum & Dad, they own the local dairy on Bluff Hill.

Hawke's Bay

The lovely owners of the Shakespeare Dairy on Bluff Hill in Napier - Sanjesh & Irene Prasad, received a phone that call we all dread, as parents. Their 16 year old son Ishaan, was hit by a train on his way to school - where he attends Napier Boys High, last week. Ishaan is in critical condition, fighting for his life in Hospital.

Ishaan's future is very much in the balance, but for now both Sanjesh and Irene are spending every minute of their time by Ishaan's side. The dairy still needs to operate and the family cared for, they also have two daughters - Ashley 17 and Iresa 8. Ashley is doing a great job, with the help of family keeping the shop running.

Sanjesh & Irene own and run the dairy and Sanjesh works a second, full time job. Their hard work rubs off on the kids, Ishaan is often helping out doing jobs around the shop and ALL the children work in the dairy. Ishaan is the most polite, respectful, considerate and well mannered young man, talented at sport and well regarded by his peers.

They are a lovely, hard working family and have to keep the wheels turning while dealing with the shock and aftermath of Ishaan's major accident. They are well known in our small community, their dairy is fondly known by mine and other families as 'Ishaan's Dairy'. Our community has been rocked by this horrific accident, with an unknown outcome. Many have been asking what they can do to help - nothing can help more, than easing financial pressure.

This page is to help raise funds for the Prasad's to assist with the costs of keeping things running, while they take time off work to assist in Ishaan's massive fight.

Anything is appreciated, please feel free to share far and wide to help this lovely family out - your donation means a lot. This page has been created with the Prasad's consent.

Anna Curtis' involvement (page creator)

Our Children play sport and go to school together and we are regular customers of Ishaan's dairy on Bluff Hill, Napier. They sell really good red liquorice!

Use of funds

Assist Ishaan's family, The Prasad's to support Ishaan's recovery, time off work & the family business.

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Latest update

Ishaan is Home.  16 September 2021

Sorry for the delay in updating - Ishaan is home from Hospital.

He came home on trial to see how things went... and they have allowed him to stay. This is great news, it means that being home with the family is the best place Ishaan can be.

This page and everyone who has donated, offered kind thoughts, offered assistance along the way, has been amazing. We hope this boost helps the Prasads slowly adjust and get back on track. What a GREAT community we live in.

Thank you so much for your kindness, Irene and Sanjesh are eternally grateful. And it continues with the folk who are currently involved in Ishaan's rehabilitation process.

Good luck Ishaan!

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Amber Y
Amber Y on 18 Sep 2021
The most devastating ordeal for any family to have to go through. I am so relieved to hear of Ishaan's improving condition. You are a superstar Ishaan! Such a brave and strong young man. Keep on that positive road to recovery. The whole community is behind you and your family. I hope this contribution goes a tiny way to helping support in the days ahead.
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Alex
Alex on 16 Sep 2021
We are very glad to hear Ishaan is coming home xx
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Niki and David
Niki and David on 13 Sep 2021
All the very best thoughts and warm wishes, David and Niki
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Glenys
Glenys on 05 Sep 2021
Dear Ishaan, We are so very sorry to know of your accident, and our thoughts are with you and your family. We wish you well in the months ahead, with your recovery.
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Jo
Jo on 31 Aug 2021
Get well soon Ishan.
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This campaign started on 17 Aug 2021 and ended on 30 Sep 2021.