Supporting Wairarapa youth mental health

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In memorial of Bree Mackay - supporting youth mental health

Bree fought hard and long in her battle with her mental health. Sadly, she lost that battle recently.

Bree lived her life enthusiastically. She was smart, sassy, artistic, occasionally cranky, and super stylish. She was a very much loved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. She will be missed.

Bree's family, parents, Kevin and Marj, sister, Fritha, and daughters, Tilly and Violet would like to set up a small fund in her name and would love your support to make that possible. The fund will be used to support youth mental health in the Wairarapa where Bree grew up.

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Use of funds

Funds raised will be used to support youth mental health in Wairarapa. Bree's family is working with Wairarapa College (where Bree was a student) so funds can be allocated to programmes that aim to support the mental health wellbeing of their students.

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Latest update

Bree Mackay Memorial Fund  24 June 2024

Posted by: Kevin Mackay

A meeting has been held with the Principal and Guidance Counsellor at Wairarapa College. The college was chosen to receive the Givealittle funds as it was Bree's old school. A Memorandum of Understanding has been agreed to. This MOU designates how the fund can be spent and who can make decisions about the activities funded. It is envisioned that the fund will last for 5 - 10 years with a commitment from the college to hold fund raising activities to top up the fund annually. Activities will include activities that support at risk students, the cost of involving helping agencies, funding for guest speakers and resources. A report will be provided annually to the Mackay family as to how the fund has been used. The Mackay family can request a report at any time. The overall consideration for all expenditure is to gain maximum effect in keeping with the ethos and intention of the fund.

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Latest donations

Ash
Ash 2 days ago
$100
Sharon
Sharon 5 days ago
Here's to your vivacious spirit, Bree. Thank you for your friendship over the years. Sending much love to your family and friends
$50
Amanda
Amanda 7 days ago
I am so sorry for your loss Kevin, Marge and whanau.
$50
Gillian
Gillian on 22 Jun 2024
Somewhere over the rainbow, the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true. All my love Fritha, Marj and Kevin. Kia kaha.
$50
John
John on 16 Jun 2024
Along with your other Mere Mortal friends, we are thinking of you and your family Kevin. The Youth Mental Health support is an excellent initiative, which Bree would be very proud of.
$30

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This campaign started on 21 May 2024 and ended on 30 Jun 2024.