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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. 

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