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Support Walter Gosling & Family Through the Fight of Their Lives

$2,523 of $6,000 goal
Given by 60 generous donors in 12 weeks

A heartfelt fundraiser to support Walter Gosling, his fiancé and their four children as they face his life threatening diagnosis.

Timaru, Canterbury

Walter Gosling, a devoted father, loving fiancé and hardworking provider for his family, has recently received a life altering cancer diagnosis. What began as routine discomfort which was misdiagnosed in the early stages as a back injury quickly turned into devastating news. Walter is now facing an aggressive, life threatening illness. Most recently he has undergone colon & kidney surgery before facing the real battle which is still to come.

As he begins this unexpected and difficult journey, Walter's focus is on spending as much meaningful time as possible with his beloved fiancé and their 4 beautiful children.

Unfortunately, the financial strain of lost income and added financial costs and daily expenses has become a burden.

This fundraiser is to help lift the weight, to give Walter and his family the peace of mind they need to be present with each other during this precious time. Every contribution will go towards supporting their household, covering medical needs and creating moments of joy together without the stress of financial hardship.

Please help us support Walter and his family with love, compassion and generosity as they navigate the toughest chapter of their lives.

Swaye Gosling's involvement (page creator)

As Walters brother, I've had the privilege of knowing him his entire life. Through every challenge and triumph. Watching someone you love face a battle like this is heartbreaking. This fundraiser is one way I hope to ease some of the burden.

Use of funds

The money will be used to cover essential living expenses, extra medical costs, travel for treatment and to create meaningful experiences for Walter, his fiancé and their four children.

Update 08/06/2025 – All future funds will go towards Walters funeral, travel and accommodation for whānau, and other related costs.

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Latest update

Honoring Walter: Helping with Funeral & Family Support  7 June 2025

We’ve updated the goal of this fundraiser to help cover Walters funeral and related costs. As we try to navigate this sudden loss, we’re also doing our best to support family members who are coming from far away to be here and say their goodbyes. This change is really about easing the financial weight on those closest to him right now, so they can focus on grieving and being together. We’re incredibly grateful for all the love and support so far, it’s meant the world. Any help, in any amount, brings us one step closer to giving Walter the farewell he deserves and giving his family a bit of peace and relieve and burden of finances in this painful time of grief.

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Latest donations

Rebekah
Rebekah on 12 Jun 2025
Thinking of you Aunty and the kids love from me Billy and the boys. We love you uncle xx
$100
bridget
bridget on 09 Jun 2025
$20
Nix
Nix on 09 Jun 2025
$20
Lynette
Lynette on 08 Jun 2025
Thinking of you all at this sad time. R.I.P Walter. Sending love and hugs xx Issacs Great Grandparents xx
$20
Matthew
Matthew on 07 Jun 2025
$20

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This campaign started on 11 Apr 2025 and ended on 5 Jul 2025.