Support for SETH!
Come and show support for Seth!
A Feilding two-year-old is facing the prospect of living his early childhood on dialysis after a rare form of cancer cost him a kidney.
Seth Maats was diagnosed with Wilms tumour four months ago. Neither parent had been able to work with the demands of a six-person household, including Seth’s three siblings, as well as his health needs.
So far, treatment and travel had been Government-funded, but they remained concerned as to what the cost would be if their worst-case scenario was realised. The household is under great pressure with costs associated with looking after Seth. Neither parent has been able to work with the demands of a six-person household, including Seth’s three siblings, as well as his health needs.
A market day fundraiser to raise funds for Seth's family is at Manchester Street School this Saturday, May 1, between 9am and 1pm.
A givealittle page givealittle.co.nz... has also been set up for anyone wanting to donate.
The Rapid Relief Team rrtglobal.org... will be on-site to sell hamburgers, sausage sizzle and barista coffees to help raise funds. A great team of volunteers and donated food si there to Support SETH!
Please share this post and come along between 9am and 1pm this Saturday 1st May and show your support for SETH!
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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
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