Over $22,000 raised for Aratoa

The final amount raised in the Titikaveka Community organized appeal for 13 year old Aratoa Mana who is being treated in New Zealand for cancer, is $22,474.50.
Fred Hosking made the announcement on Thursday morning.
He said $5,000 had been handed over to Aratoa’s father Fariki and that the BCI had banked the balance in an account in NZ.
Hosking said Aratoa’s mother was completely overwhelmed by the generosity shown and the amount raised in such a short time. Since arriving at hospital in NZ Aratoa has undergone chemotherapy and is bearing up.

By Charles Pitt

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