Nationwide Tea For Tadhg
Jane Quinn • February 20, 2024
Afternoon Tea for Tadhg
The Tara Trust, Auckland Irish Club, Christchurch Irish Club and D4 in Wellington are helping Paula Gibson one of the Irish Mammies in NZ with various fundraising events for Laura Devine-Giles beautiful boy Tadhg!! A chance to raise some much needed funds and show this Irish family we are with them in this difficult time of need but also for all the Irish Community to come together and help where we can. Being away from home is difficult for everybody, so any help you can give will be really appreciated!
If you have some spare time to look after Teagan in Auckland that would be so helpful, Laura & Greg are in need of babysitters, emotional support and just day to day stuff also.
Tadhg Giles used to be a positive, energetic 10-year-old before he was struck down with a rare disorder.
One News
'Positive, energetic' 10-year-old struck down with rare disorder (1news.co.nz)
NZ Herald
10yo gets flu, suffers brain injury after seizure - parents say gap in health system means they have ‘nowhere to go’ - NZ Herald
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About the Auction
Help us to raise funds for Tadhg Giles and his family as they start to piece their lives back together after his devastating brain injury. Tadhg, a beautiful boy with an uncertain future but with two devoted parents, a loving little sister, family, friends and a community of Irish/Kiwi supporters to help light the way his future is full of love and hope.
Donations from the Irish community in New Zealand, from the amazing Irish Mammies and the Tara Trust, has made this auction possible.
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far and to those who will donate. Everything goes to Tadhg Giles and his family.
Kia Kaha, Kia Maia, Kia Manawanui - Be Strong, Be brave, Be Steadfast
Gaeilge neart athléimneacht agus buíochas - Irish Strength, Resilience and Gratitude
Auction link is below.
Tadhg Giles Irish NZ Fundraiser | Free Online Silent Auction Fundraisers | 32auctions
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