Support needed after Terrible Accident - falling from a Moving Campervan
After a terrible Accident, please help support Tamara & family’s recovery
Auckland
On the 25th January 2024, Nathan, Tamara, their 10-month-old Son Oscar and Oscar's Grandma (Nathan's Mum) were travelling in a camper van near Ruatapu in the Westland District, New Zealand. This trip marked the end of Tamara's Maternity leave before returning to work, and was a much anticipated opportunity to reconnect with Nathan after some time apart visiting her parents with Oscar. It was a rare opportunity for Nathan's Mum to spend time bonding with Oscar. Tamara moved to check that the door was secure. It wasn't and it opened fully. In an instant, Tamara was thrown out of the camper when the door flung open, she tried to hang on but as her fingers broke she fell onto the roadside and tumbled to a halt. By the time Nathan got to her she was crumpled on the road and he wasn't sure she had survived.
Tamara is a resilient, capable & positive women, and by the grace of God she is still alive.
She was airlifted to hospital in Greymouth where she was stabilised then transferred to Christchurch Hospital Her physical injuries include 3 broken fingers, broken arm, broken jaw in 3 places, fractured cheek & 7 broken teeth & extensive trauma that they will all need support to work through.
A number of amazing medical teams have performed three major surgeries so far, including facial reconstruction and now Tamara is beginning her healing Journey. Nathan has ceased working so that he can look after Tamara and wee Oscar as they face the challenges ahead & a long road to recovery
Liz Goldsworthy's involvement (page creator)
This is organised by Nathan's Siblings, in support of our beautiful sister-in-law Tamara and wee Oscar.
Use of funds
Donations will be used to help alleviate the sudden loss of both incomes & will cover cost of food, bills, day-to-day cost for Oscar and any other cost that may arise over the next we while.
Latest update
A little Update ❤️🩹 13 February 2024
Message from Nathan & Tamara x
Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to our family, friends, and those yet unknown to us. Your generosity and good wishes have brought great comfort.
There is a lot of love powering Tamara’s recovery, aided by Oscars boundless joy and giggles.
For those interested here is a list of injuries:
Broken left, right & middle lower jaw
Multiple fractures in face, eye socket and skull
7 missing teeth, 2 broken
Broken right arm
3 broken fingers in right hand
Sore everywhere else!
Although a terrifying list, Tamara is feeling grateful that this skin and bone will eventually heal.
Tamara and Nathan continue to have the daily support from wonderful friends and family to support Tamara with Oscar when Nathan has to go out and attend to house hold errands and attend to everyday living activies, as you can imagine trying to aid a 10 month with broken arm and finds is difficult 😞
They are still waiting for ACC support!
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