Help us get dad home to nz

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Given by 26 generous donors in 12 weeks

Dad is now losing his 3 year long battle to cancer, with your help we can take him home to NZ and lay him to rest, As per his wishes.

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After moving to Brisbane to work and be with his family, the doctors found a massive skull base brain tumour.

Over the last 3 years dads battled his way through radiation and chemo therapy and is sadly losing his battle to the cancer in palliative care at Redcliffe hospital.

The tumour has spread rapidly to his brain stem, nose, ears, eyes and throat.

Dads dying wish is to be taken home to his home town Of Foxton NZ, to be laid to rest.

Thank you for your love and support at this sad time, it are greatly appreciated....X

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I am doing this all for my beautiful Dad....Love you Dad...XXX

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Thank you to all our donors  9 January 2015

Dad has now passed away and we have still to come up with $1300 to cover his travel costs home, We appreciate your kind support at this difficult time.

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Adrian
Adrian on 07 Jan 2015
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I know how much they mean to you and how much it means to have them rest where they were born. I hope this little bit will help! Adrian (a friend of Jodie's)
$50
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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Adrian. Your kindness will always be remembered. Love the packers..XXX

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gemma
gemma on 03 Jan 2015
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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Gemma. Your kindness will always be remembered. Love the packers..XXX

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Angeline
Angeline on 03 Jan 2015
Sori to hear he has lost his fight, he fought long and hard,and now is at peace, my love to the whanau.
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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Angeline. Your kindness will always be remembered. Love the packers..XXX

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Rollie & Bub
Rollie & Bub on 02 Jan 2015
We wish we could be with you Kirra, Des & Kids. Arohanui
$1,000
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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Popa Rollie and Nanny Bubby

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Mike
Mike on 02 Jan 2015
Rip Willie
$100
kirra Packer

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Michael. Your kindness will always be remembered. Love the packers..XXX

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This campaign started on 30 Dec 2014 and ended on 25 Mar 2015.