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To all of our family and friends,
Our dear sister and friend, Rachel Patch, was recently
hospitalised after a freak wave swept her from Nobbys Breakwall and
onto the rocks. The accident resulted in a fractured wrist, a jaw
broken in four places, and the loss of several teeth. Although safe in
the care of the wonderful hospital staff, she and her partner James
are now facing a very tough road to recovery - physically, emotionally
and financially.
Rachel, James, our parents, Jordan and myself (Beth) have been
inundated with compassion and well wishes from so many of you, and are
truly moved by your concern. We have also heard many of you ask what
you can do to help, so in response we have set up this fundraising
campaign, offering everyone the chance to support Rachel and James's
recovery by making a contribution towards their medical bills.
They have both received exceptional medical care, especially Rachel,
who is currently recovering from facial reconstruction surgery. While
her jaw will heal over the coming months, she still requires
significant dental surgery, which, at an expected cost of $20,000, is
simply out of reach should they be required to foot the bill on their
own. On top of this, while recovering, they will be unable to work,
leaving them with no income for at least a few weeks.
Any and all
funds raised through this campaign would directly contribute to the
cost of Rachel’s dental surgery, and even the smallest donation will
be an enormous help in relieving the financial pressure.
Anyone who knows Rachy even a little will attest to her endlessly
kind and loving nature, and despite her injuries she remains positive.
Even while heavily sedated, she has been trying to thank and apologise
to every nurse, surgeon and specialist that spends time with her. No
one is more deserving of our support and generosity than she is.
Rachel and James are fortunate enough to have the support of loving
family, who are working tirelessly to ensure that the recovery process
is as quick and easy as possible. We would be deeply grateful for any
contributions toward this campaign, so that, together, we can help
them get through this unexpected and difficult time.
Our humble and heartfelt thanks, Bethany and Jordan Patch.
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