Urgent Fundraiser – Please Support a Grieving Family

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We are raising funds to support the family of a Christchurch mother who passed away during childbirth, leaving behind a newborn baby girl.

Christchurch, Canterbury

We are heartbroken to share that a young mother from Christchurch has tragically lost her life during childbirth. She delivered a beautiful baby girl, but sadly suffered a heart attack during delivery and passed away.

The newborn baby has lost her mother before even beginning life, and the family both in Christchurch and in India is in deep shock and distress. Along with the emotional loss, the family is now facing significant expenses to send her body to India so that final rites and religious rituals can be carried out according to their traditions.

We are raising funds to help support the family during this incredibly difficult time and to cover the costs involved in repatriation and related arrangements. ACC may provide some financial support to the family.

- Please contribute whatever you can every small amount makes a difference.

- Your support will help ease the family’s burden and allow them to farewell their loved one with dignity.

Thank you for your kindness, prayers, and support during this heartbreaking time.

About us

Gurudwara Singh Sabha Christchurch . Non Profit Organization.

We are Situated at 537 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch.

Use of funds

The funds will be used to cover the costs of repatriating her body to India for final rites and religious ceremonies, with any remaining funds supporting the immediate needs of her newborn baby and husband (Dharminder Singh Sekhon)

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This campaign started on 12 Jan 2026 and ended on 12 Jan 2026.