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Supporting Katherine and Lucas after the devastating loss of her partner Carl

$1,460 of $15,000 goal

Given by 22 generous donors in 10 days

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Help for Katherine and Lucas for the funeral costs and navigating their new life ahead.

Te Kopuru, Northland

Suddenly and unexpectedly, Carl van Haaften, much loved partner to Katherine Overwater (nee Sterling) and father to little Lucas, was taken from their lives.

Everyone who knows Katherine, will know that she is always the first to generously help others, it is now time for her village to rally around her. She is always the first to offer and the last to ask, let us show her how much she is cared for and be there for her in her time of need.

While Katherine has to now navigate this new pathway as a solo parent, with the sudden and large costs of a funeral, any and all assistance will be gratefully received while she finds her feet.

Nina Tu'i's involvement (page creator)

Colleague and friend.

Use of funds

Funeral costs for Carl and supporting Katherine and Lucas with living costs.

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