Gus Hayman Memorial Fundraiser: For Assistance Dogs New Zealand

Gus John Hayman was an amazing shining star of a young man. He was 19 years old and one of the sweetest, most gentle human beings you will have ever met. Gus lived with non-verbal autism, uncontrolled epilepsy and a profound intellectual disability. A complex diagnosis.

Gus passed away very unexpectedly on 1 October 2020.

He is survived by his whanau, Sheryl, Rosie and Richard, and his Assistance Dog, Fonzy. (oh and cat Harry and two unnamed chickens). Fonzy was invaluable for him, focusing on providing anchoring and guidance.

Our whanau do not need any additional gifts to those that have already been given in amazing generosity already. We feel in Gus's honour we want to work hard with our community to raise funds for Assistance Dogs NZ to help other people like Gus who need the support of an Assistance Dog.

Assistance Dogs really create new opportunities for the whole family of a child with complex needs, allowing them to spend time together doing different activities and removing that feeling of isolation. Everyone has the right to lead the best life they can, and Assistance Dogs allows those with disabilities to reach their potential.

Assistance Dogs NZ Trust receive no Government funding, and relies on donations and grants

Your donation will help this charity train new assistance dogs.