Many thanks to everyone who supported the Chronicle Chris Fund to raise money for the Wanganui paraplegic who had thousands of dollars stolen from him by his caregiver.
Our fund raised a total of $1243 for rest-home resident Chris who was a victim of elder abuse. His caregiver, who was supposed to have been looking after his bills, used his bank card to steal thousands of dollars, leaving 65-year-old Chris - who is confined to his bed - frantic that he would be evicted from his rest home for unpaid bills.
The generosity of the Wanganui community means a substantial sum will go toward paying his rest home bill.