Wayne’s Recovery

$4,064 donated

Given by 59 generous donors in 4 weeks

After a serious car accident I’m appealing for financial and social support for my parents as Dad undergoes surgery and 6+ months of rehab.

Taranaki

Tēnā koutou,

On June 29th my parents were involved in a serious crash just south of Te Kuiti on their way to Auckland before heading off to Great Uncle Peter’s 90th in Australia. Mum was discharged with a few bruises and sore limbs, but Dad is a different story. After being cut out of the car and airlifted to Waikato Hospital he is currently awaiting surgery for two fractures in his pelvis, a fractured femur and some spinal damage.

Amazingly Mum and Dad are in pretty high spirits after a crash which could have been much worse and we’re all so grateful they’re relatively ok. Those of you who know my parents know that they run their own business Ace Plasterers, Dad doing the hard labour and Mum working the admin side of things. With at least 6 months of rehab ahead of them this will have to take a pause and although there is some great support available from the government to cover some of this there will be a number of other costs that’ll crop up over the coming months.

My parents are very proud people and would never ask for help, they’re much more comfortable giving than receiving. But now is the time to ask. If you have any spare change, even $5, the aim of this Give A Little page is to ease the financial burden they are facing over the next 6 months as Dad goes through rehab with Mum as his primary caregiver. But only if it’s spare, as I know this year has been really tough for a lot of us. If money isn’t something you’re able to do right now, there are so many other way you could support them. Phone calls, video calls and if you’re local to New Plymouth, once Dad’s back at home, a visit for a cup of tea would mean the world.

At the moment there is a lot going on so if this is the first you’re hearing about it I’m sorry we haven’t been in touch. If you’d like any updates or want to get in touch over the next week or so, please reach out to me personally on Facebook, txt or email. Mum and Dad are focussing on each other right now but I’ll be sure to pass on your messages when it’s appropriate. They’ll be open to communication once Dad is eventually transferred back to Taranaki Base.

Ngā mihi nunui ki a koutou - Acushla-Tara Kupe

Acushla-Tara Kupe's involvement (page creator)

Linda and Wayne are my parents <3

Use of funds

The funds raised on this page will be sent directly to Linda and Wayne to help pay for bills, unexpected expenses, a new car that’s suitable for Dad when he’s allowed in one again, and other help they’ll need as Dad recovers at home over the next 6 months.

Latest update

Thank you! 2 August 2021

Kia ora koutou,

Ngā mihi nunui ki a koutou katoa i te aroha, i te putea tautoko hoki. Hello everyone, a huge thank you for your love and donations.

A final update as this page closes. My parents and family have been overwhelmed by the generosity that’s been shown over the past month. The phone calls, the check ins, but especially the generosity of people on this page, many of whom haven’t personally met them but are friends of another family member.

With your donations, whether $5 or more, my parents have purchased the lift chair I spoke of last update, paid for petrol to and from physio appointments at the hospital, and topped up their insurance payout from their old car to buy a replacement car that they feel safe driving in. Thank you, thank you, thank you. To watch my mum happily drive again after what happened is so cool.

Dad’s wandering around the house on crutches and even went to watch some darts the other night, although he uses a wheelchair in crowded places to avoid being knocked. Life is getting back to normal and I felt so lucky this past weekend when Dad, with no assistance but his crutches, wandered outside to join me in the sun for a cuppa.

There’s still a way to go before they’re fully healed, but they’re surpassing the physio expectations and it feels like the biggest challenges have been left behind. Thank you for caring for my family, thank you for the donations, and thank you for all the support that has been shown in many other forms.

Ngā mihi, Acushla x

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