A life to live

$205 donated
Given by 8 generous donors in 8 weeks

Sam has beaten all the odds to be here with us today. In August 2013 was told nothing could be done for him. We brought him home to die.

Nelson / Tasman

In April 2013 Sam fighting for his life with double pneumonia. Outcome of that is now has chronically abnormal lungs. August 2013 Sam fighting for life again with Leukaemia, and had part bowel removed. Spent most of last 2 years in and out of hospital. Has had chemotherapy no guarantee of his life span. Sam worked as a builder by trade and now cannot work at all. Those last 2 years have taken a toll on him financially and Sam feels that he is a failure due to not being able to provide to cover all the bills that have accumulated and day to day living is a major struggle. I have been caring for him over this time so I cannot work either. If by putting this cause up we could get some financial relief then Sam could start enjoying the time that he has with us instead of worrying all the time. Sam is a wonderful man who would do anything for anyone in need. To put a smile back on his face would be the most wonderful thing.

Donna Hippolite's involvement (page creator)

I am Sam's wife and have been looking after him. Just watching him constantly stressing when he should be enjoying and making the most of his life is very disheartening. Someone put me onto this site as there are wonderful people out there that think just like us. We are constantly playing forward to others in many ways. Life is to live, love and enjoy family and friends.

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Video of Sam journey  2 August 2015

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Renea
Renea on 11 Aug 2015
Sorry it's a week late and not as much as I would like to give to Sam. I miss having you as my neighbour ! you're funny caring and selfless and have amazing strength inside and out ! Hope this helps a little with your journey and if you're ever about the valley you know where I am bud :) take care sammy and your lady xxx all the best to you both. Renea
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Guest Donor on 01 Aug 2015
Sam it's been a long time. It's Aaron smith and paula. We would love to see you Lots of arohanui x
$75
Donna Hippolite

Hi!. Thank you so much for the donation. Sam said to tell you hello. I have sent our contact details to your email address you have supplied Thanks Donna Hippolite

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Mum on 31 Jul 2015
Glad to help
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Julie and Paul Elmey.
Julie and Paul Elmey. on 31 Jul 2015
All the best to you guys xx
$40
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 31 Jul 2015
Love xx
$25

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This campaign started on 31 Jul 2015 and ended on 30 Sep 2015.