Supporting Petra, JJ and Cheska

$20,575 donated
Given by 210 generous donors in around 6 months

Helping my sister not only emotionally but financially as well

Christchurch, Canterbury

Recently Justin (Juf) Sims was taken from us unexpectedly and has turned Petra’s, JJ’s and Cheska’s lives upside down. This of course effected wider family members whom are located all around the world.

He was diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer on Wednesday 1st December and passed away in a coma in Christchurch ICU on the 4th of December.

He was a one in a billion guy, great husband and an amazing father. He was a great blend of strong, adventuress, a bit of a softy with a great sense of humour. He has left a huge hole.

As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time for Petra, JJ and Cheska, not only emotionally but also financially. Hence creating this page to support them as much as we can.

So many people are reaching out to help in some way which is greatly humbling. The purpose of this give a little page is to provide a means for those who have reached out to do so. Please leave a message for them that they will read in due course, so that they are aware of the amazing support around them. For anyone who wanted to contribute to this page, this will help with the financial burden ahead for them as they adjust to their new lives.

Thank you so much for all of the support during this difficult time.

Hana Gooch involvement (page creator)

I am Petra's younger sister

Use of funds

As Justin was the main income earner, Petra JJ and Cheska will need some financial support for upcoming bills.

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Thank you message from Petra  1 January 2022

I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all of you who have donated to the Give a Little page set up by my sister Hana. We appreciate every one of your donations. 🌺 Some of you we don't even know but I promise to respond back to you eventually with a private message via your email. Please bare with us.

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Latest donations

Brett-Martin family
Brett-Martin family on 06 Apr 2022
We met Justin when he came to look at our driveway, we remember him and he was a really nice guy
$20
Scott
Scott on 24 Feb 2022
So sorry for your loss.
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 16 Feb 2022
$20
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 30 Jan 2022
Thinking of you
Private
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 23 Jan 2022
Private

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Created by Hana Gooch
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Paying to a verified bank account of Petra Sims
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This campaign started on 6 Dec 2021 and ended on 6 Jun 2022.