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Hannah (7) drowned but her family can be saved

Hannah (7) drowned but her family can be saved

Funds Raised:
R 25 326
Fundraising Target:
R 50 000
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Rebuilding Hope in Honour of the Late Hannah Zoe Grace Chetty, age 7

What was supposed to be a joyful celebration of Hannah Zoe Grace's seventh birthday, turned into an unimaginable nightmare for the Chetty Family culminating in unimaginable loss and tragedy.

Unable to afford a party, Hannah's only wish was to visit the Durban View Park and beach in Umhlanga for her Birthday. As little Hannah played in the sand on the shoreline alongside her brother, sister,  and mother when a freak wave crashed upon them and dragged all of them into the water.

Ruben (45), driven by a desperate father's love, struggled but managed to pull his wife, son Benjamin (12) and eldest daughter Tehila (14) out of the rough water.  

Unable to hold onto his youngest daughter, Hannah slipped away into the current. Courageous bystanders plunged into the rough waters while Hannah fought bravely against the fierce current, battling to reach the safety of the shore. She was petrified while trying to float on her back she called out to her dad saying she was scared.

The lifeguards and medics tried to resuscitate her for about an hour, but tragically, she succumbed.

The family waited for more than six hours in the dark and cold for the coroner to arrive.

This family is one of humility, faith, and resilience. One who has experienced terrible misfortune and is struggling in a number of ways.  

We implore you to lift the Chetty family from the depths of despair and give them the comfort they so deserve.

Together, we can inspire a wave of compassion and support that will carry the Chetty family forward on their path to healing with the light of little Hannah is shining on them always. 

Donations

  • Sep 21, 2023 - R 200.00 Tipped
  • "May your family find peace during this time." - Anonymous

  • Aug 15, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Tipped
  • "" - Arthur Goldstuck

  • Jul 17, 2023 - R 1 000.00
  • "I share your pain and sadness and pray that you will find peace and comfort in the arms of a kind and loving Jesus." - Anonymous

  • Jul 16, 2023 - R 250.00 Tipped
  • "In memory of beautiful Hannah. May she rest in eternal peace in the hands of our Lord. Condolences to the family. May you find strength." - Chantal Scott

  • Jul 15, 2023 - R 200.00
  • "" - Anonymous

  • Jul 15, 2023 - R 250.00
  • "Thinking of you! πŸ’”πŸ’”" - Anonymous

  • Jul 15, 2023 - R 100.00 Tipped
  • "This is such a tragic story πŸ’” may the God of peace envelop the family with the comfort and love that only He can give πŸŒΉπŸ™πŸ»" - Anonymous

  • Jul 15, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Tipped
  • "This is devastating. The same thing happened to my son when he was 3 years old and we were so blessed that we managed to get him out the sea. Sending strength to this family." - Jodi Levine

  • Jul 15, 2023 - USD $ 6.21 Tipped
  • "" - Anonymous

  • Jul 15, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Tipped
  • "" - Anonymous

  • Jul 15, 2023 - R 500.00 Tipped
  • "Sending so much love in this traumatic time πŸ™πŸ»πŸ’”πŸ˜’" - Jackie wells

  • Jul 14, 2023 - R 500.00 Tipped
  • "I'm truly sorry for your unimaginable loss, words cant express. May God be with you at this very trying time and give you the strength to bear this great loss." - Anonymous

  • Jul 14, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Tipped
  • "" - Anonymous

  • Jul 14, 2023 - R 100.00 Tipped
  • "As a parent, I can't imagine the pain of losing an angel, may the Lord give you and your family peace and rest assured, she is always with you and your family." - Anonymous

  • Jul 14, 2023 - R 200.00 Tipped
  • "Love and light to beautiful Hannah's family x" - Anonymous

  • Jul 14, 2023 - R 430.00 Tipped
  • "" - Anonymous

  • Jul 14, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Tipped
  • "Pray the God’s comfort sustain you. Psalms 147:3" - Anonymous

  • Jul 13, 2023 - R 500.00 Tipped
  • "" - Anonymous

  • Jul 13, 2023 - R 200.00 Tipped
  • "" - Anonymous

  • Jul 13, 2023 - R 178.57 Tipped
  • "God be with you and your loved ones. Sincerest condolences." - Anonymous

  • Jul 13, 2023 - R 500.00 Tipped
  • "May your sweet and beautiful daughters soul rest in eternal peace πŸ™" - Anonymous

  • Jul 12, 2023 - R 700.00 Tipped
  • "Words cannot lighten your agony. Life may be short but her light continues to shine brightly. May her permanent footprints remain in your heart. Please be gentle with yourselves during this time. May God comfort your family." - D

  • Jul 12, 2023 - R 500.00 Tipped
  • "" - Anonymous

  • Jul 11, 2023 - R 20.00
  • "My deepest condolences . RIP Hannah." - Anonymous

  • Jul 11, 2023 - USD $ 11.91 Tipped
  • "Sincere condolences and pray you find peace" - Marc Lubner

  • Jul 10, 2023 - R 200.00 Tipped
  • "" - Anonymous

  • Jul 09, 2023 - R 5 000.00
  • "A gift from abroad πŸ’™" - Anonymous

  • Jul 08, 2023 - R 200.00 Tipped
  • "Our prayers and thoughts are with you. RIP Hannah😒" - Anonymous

  • Jul 07, 2023 - R 200.00
  • "Our deepest condolences goes out to you and your family. We pray for strength during this difficult time." - Anonymous

  • Jul 07, 2023 - R 200.00 Tipped
  • "" - Anonymous

  • Jul 07, 2023 - R 200.00 Tipped
  • "I am praying for you and your family" - Anonymous

  • Jul 06, 2023 - R 50.00 Tipped
  • "" - Anonymous

  • Jul 06, 2023 - R 200.00 Tipped
  • "" - Anonymous

  • Jul 06, 2023 - R 500.00 Tipped
  • "" - Anonymous

  • Jul 06, 2023 - R 1 000.00
  • "Wish you strength , long life and peace through this all." - David Chait

  • Jul 06, 2023 - R 100.00 Tipped
  • "" - Anonymous

  • Jul 06, 2023 - R 200.00 Tipped
  • "Wishing you so much love at this difficult time. RIP little Hannah" - An Umhlanga Resident

  • Jul 05, 2023 - R 5 000.00 Tipped
  • "We hope this money makes a little difference in your lives during this hard time. Sending you all the love and Strength" - Anonymous

  • Jul 05, 2023 - USD $ 26.81
  • "" - Anonymous

  • Jul 05, 2023 - USD $ 11.48 Tipped
  • "May the Lord keep the special memories of your precious darling Hannah safe in your hearts!" - Anonymous

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R 50 000.00

Donations to date

R 25 326.07
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Hope for Hannahs Family Campaign