Young death - Donations

**Dean** · 27th September 2009, 20:26

Donation made, stay strong Anika.

Dean.

**Mrs Busa Pete** · 28th September 2009, 08:26

Sorry folks i know you all want to help but if you continue to put donations into her acc winz won't help her untill it is all gone. An account needs to be sort in connors name for you to put the funds into.

**allycatz** · 28th September 2009, 10:46

Actually thats not true. She will have an allowable cash asset allowance. Over that, the benefit payable will reduce 30 - 70c in the dollar. It may however affect any accomodation suplement or temporary non recoverable assistance.

**alexm** · 28th September 2009, 14:17

Originally Posted by allycatz

Actually thats not true. She will have an allowable cash asset allowance. Over that, the benefit payable will reduce 30 - 70c in the dollar. It may however affect any accomodation suplement or temporary non recoverable assistance.

You are right. At the moment it is not affecting me receiving donations as I have not been to winz yet and does not affect my family tax credit or accommodation benefit. I am however, going to have to close my joint account with Alex tomorrow, as he had a few fines oweing and I do not want to be receiving those or held accountable at a time when I need money. Sad as it is to see his name taken off there, I have to..another step away from Alex. Its still unreal to me. I am setting up a new account for myself, and one for Connor with most of my savings in it for when he's older. Thank you all for your kind donations you made it possible for me to pay my remaining rent. I dont know where I go from here, but hopefully I can remain strong for Connor.otherwise who knows..

**caseye** · 28th September 2009, 17:55

Hello Anika. Wonderful to see your post this afternoon.Though it involves having to do things you don't want to do, it does have to be done and I'm very pleased to see that you have taken control and started to do things for the future.
Never for one moment think that anyone here or amongst your friends and family want you to forget Alex.
As you said above , these are things that need doing so you and Connor can get on with simply living your lives one day at a time.
Take care Anika and look out for that little fella, remember we're only a post, phone call or txt away.

**Nasty** · 28th September 2009, 18:10

Originally Posted by alexm

You are right. At the moment it is not affecting me receiving donations as I have not been to winz yet and does not affect my family tax credit or accommodation benefit. I am however, going to have to close my joint account with Alex tomorrow, as he had a few fines oweing and I do not want to be receiving those or held accountable at a time when I need money. Sad as it is to see his name taken off there, I have to..another step away from Alex. Its still unreal to me. I am setting up a new account for myself, and one for Connor with most of my savings in it for when he's older. Thank you all for your kind donations you made it possible for me to pay my remaining rent. I dont know where I go from here, but hopefully I can remain strong for Connor.otherwise who knows..

Soon you need to speak to ACC .. they have several grants which will help you out in the next bit ... Raftn has got together the wage information for them ...

**Genestho** · 28th September 2009, 18:24

Yea make sure you ring those people and the number in your profile page very soon Anika, sounds like they're what you need.

ACC can sometimes take months to pay out.

WINZ will backdate from the day you make the first call, but still a 20 day standown.

In a time where all control has been taken away, this at least is something you can control.

You can do it, and those support people will help you

Goodluck on your journey poppet. Only a call or a post away.

Gmears · 28th September 2009, 19:54

Hi, I am Alex`s dad

Thanks to everyone for the support you have offering for Anika.
Its been a nightmare for me as I was as a parent concerned for Alex riding to work being a learner, so when I got the txt from Alex recently excited about getting his learners license ,I replied "be carefull"
Alex`s family in Tauranga is shattered by his death , as well as Anika`s family.

He was such a character , Alex and his brother are real jokers so would have us in fits of laughter all the time and it has left a huge hole in our life.
Hard to believe when a small mistake is made that life can be taken so easily.

Thanks
Graham

**Genestho** · 28th September 2009, 20:13

Welcome to KB. And so very sad, and sorry for your loss.

Please know that your family is in my thoughts, as it has been with many this week.

**PrincessBandit** · 28th September 2009, 20:18

Our thoughts are with your family too at this terrible time. It has been a reminder to all of us with children who ride just how quickly they can be taken from us, and we grieve for you all as well as Anika and Connor.

**klingon** · 28th September 2009, 20:36

Welcome, Graham. Your Alex looks like a lovely young man. Our thoughts are with you, Anika, Connor and the whole family.

**caseye** · 28th September 2009, 20:38

Originally Posted by Gmears

Hi, I am Alex`s dad

Thanks to everyone for the support you have offering for Anika.
Its been a nightmare for me as I was as a parent concerned for Alex riding to work being a learner, so when I got the txt from Alex recently excited about getting his learners license ,I replied "be carefull"
Alex`s family in Tauranga is shattered by his death , as well as Anika`s family.

He was such a character , Alex and his brother are real jokers so would have us in fits of laughter all the time and it has left a huge hole in our life.
Hard to believe when a small mistake is made that life can be taken so easily.

Thanks
Graham

No, thank you. For taking the time to sit down and write to us all.What we've done so far, pales into insignificance compared to what You and Anika and your respective families have still to do.
I can only say how sad I am for your loss and that anything that I or any of us here at KB who wish to do so, can do, for you and yours , ask and I'm sure it'll get done.

**paddy** · 28th September 2009, 20:41

Originally Posted by Gmears

Hi, I am Alex`s dad

Thanks to everyone for the support you have offering for Anika.
Its been a nightmare for me as I was as a parent concerned for Alex riding to work being a learner, so when I got the txt from Alex recently excited about getting his learners license ,I replied "be carefull"
Alex`s family in Tauranga is shattered by his death , as well as Anika`s family.

He was such a character , Alex and his brother are real jokers so would have us in fits of laughter all the time and it has left a huge hole in our life.
Hard to believe when a small mistake is made that life can be taken so easily.

Thanks
Graham

Graham,

Thank you for taking the time to write - I am sure there are many other things on your mind at the moment. We all feel very deeply for you loss and it has been a privilege to be able to help your grandson.

God Bless and take care.

Paddy.