Beach & Bay have created a new website – “Help Teneile” which can be accessed from our homepage or through the link www.beachandbay.com.au/teneile
Teneile Pawley is a local Sutherland Shire young woman. Last year, Teneile at only 17, suffered from 2 cardiac arrests which resulted in moderate brain damage. This has been a devastating blow for Teneile’s family, the local community and her friends at Port Hacking High. Teneile can understand everything, but cannot respond with speech or body movements and now requires operations, hospital care, a specialised wheelchair and rehabilitation.
Natalie Vials from Beach & Bay drew our attention to Teneile’s story and all staff members would love to help in whatever way we can.
Natalie’s husband Steven Vials is competing in a 250km race through the Kimberley Desert, WA in April and dedicating his run to Teneile. Steven hopes to gain sponsorship for this tremendous physical and mental challenge and encourages anyone and everyone to get on board.
Throughout the year Beach & Bay are going to be promoting Teneile’s website and cause – raising awareness and hopefully lots of money. Our initial aim is $20,000 to support Teneile’s immediate medical costs – but ideally we would like to offer ongoing assistance.
I have created a facebook group “For Teneile” which has already gained over 350 members, lots of friends and people from the Sutherland Shire.
Please stay tuned for future fundraising efforts – and in the meantime, dig deep, or even just raid the coin jar. Every dollar counts!
If you would like to donate you can do so through an internet transfer, or with paypal. Please see “Help Teneile” for further information.
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