Maximus Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 OK peeps, here's the thing: This young woman is demonstrating remarkable courage and fortitude going public with her experiences of abuse at the hands of a predator. Max is by no means wealthy but I reckon that her fight, her cause, her suffering is worthy of some assistance/relief, so this is what I am doing. Launching a fund to assist Erin in paying legal and related costs The fund is open now and will close on 23 December 2023. ALL funds deposited into that account will transferred to her nominated bank account on 24 December 2023 It doesn't matter to me if we raise $100 or $10,000. It's about giving real support to a brave woman who is challenging 'the system' that has let her down. Bank account details: 12-3099-0086230-50 (This a/c was previously used to raise funds for Maija Vance( Max is beginning this fundraiser with a personal donation of $100.00 Read Erin' s story here: 'I'm not scared of them': Victim's new life after 16 year battle for justice over indecent assaults (newstalkzb.co.nz) MM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 All good, great cause Maxi, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 Ok, here's the bank account and verification that Max has kicked things off with $100.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buller Rep Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 I am in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 1 hour ago, barryb said: Has she requested legal fee assistance? If so how much is it? That's a good question and further, I wonder has she agreed to accept any financial assistance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buller Rep Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 On 11/6/2023 at 6:44 AM, barryb said: Has she requested legal fee assistance? If so how much is it? Has she requested legal fee assistance? From whom? If so how much is it? Is that any of our business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Here's the thing: Max wants to help and doesn't really care what she does with any money raised. Hers is one of any number of worthy causes, and her courage over a long period of time (including the decision to waive name suppression) struck a chord. And Erin has been a contributor to the NZ racing industry. If for any reason financial assistance is refused, the $$ will be returned to the donors pro rata. It's no skin off Maxi's mustelidian nose if he's the only one prepared to donate. The account is open and will remain open until 5pm 23 December. MM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buller Rep Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 On 11/8/2023 at 9:24 PM, Maximus said: Here's the thing: Max wants to help and doesn't really care what she does with any money raised. Hers is one of any number of worthy causes, and her courage over a long period of time (including the decision to waive name suppression) struck a chord. And Erin has been a contributor to the NZ racing industry. If for any reason financial assistance is refused, the $$ will be returned to the donors pro rata. It's no skin off Maxi's mustelidian nose if he's the only one prepared to donate. The account is open and will remain open until 5pm 23 December. MM Max I am with you and I have made a donation of $100.00 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 The good karma will come back to you, Buller Rep, hopefully not when you're up against Max in a Comp Good on ya mate! MM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 Erin emailed me to say firstly that she thought this thread might be a scam (which it isn't), and if it wasn't, she was somewhat embarrassed by the initiative even though it was well meaning, and preferred that any money donated was forwarded to a mental health cause. I will leave it up to Maxi to wind up and either pick some good cause or refund those that have contributed. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Just to close this off, Maxi has had a chat to Erin Leighton and the money is going to Gumboot Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Maxi said above that if the financial assistance was declined, it would be returned to donors pro rata. I don't see how you can gift it to someone that donors didn't donate it for, without their consent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buller Rep Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, curious said: Maxi said above that if the financial assistance was declined, it would be returned to donors pro rata. I don't see how you can gift it to someone that donors didn't donate it for, without their consent. Absolutely agree. I am not happy for a number of reasons, but first and foremost, what curious has said. Private message message me for the other couple. P.S. I was totally in support of the idea, but..... Edited December 29, 2023 by Buller Rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Maxi, up to you to sort this out with BR and whoever else donated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 Thanks. none of this involves ANYONE who hasn't donated. Erin has actually with complete integrity and class over this. It will be dealt with between me and the other donor(s) only. Best regards MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EML Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Hi everyone, Erin here. Firstly, thank you from the bottom of my heart for caring! The first 7 years of this case I was swept under the carpet by police who were made a mockery of by these prolific criminals playing cat and mouse and also really badly bullied. As you can imagine at 15 it turned me into a hermit, one with a real burden. At 21 I’d had enough and I opted out of my name suppression so I could have a crack at solving my own case and putting a stop to these creatures. I was so overwhelmed by the support and still find it hard to accept sometimes. I’m now 31 and finally had them convicted this year and I’m so ready to just live my life now. Financial benefit was never any part of my decision for name suppression being removed, and luckily, it was a crown court case, so I didn’t incur any legal fees. It probably financially has cost me, having a hand break on my career, always fighting a court case in the background of my apprenticeship wasn’t easy, but more than anything it’s cost me a lot of my life (over half my life has been spent in the system!) and at times, my happiness. Sadly, not even money can bring those things back. As amazing of a gesture this was, I know there are many others fighting their own battles and really struggling. I would so love a worthy non profit, mental health organisation to have this money. Open to ideas if gumboot Friday won’t accept it. Failing this, a reputable, non profit horse welfare group would be fantastic too. The horses saved me, and I’ve been so lucky to have a life working with them. Thanks again, everyone, truly, it means the world having people in my corner. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Just bumping this up as it may have been missed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 13 hours ago, EML said: Hi everyone, Erin here. Firstly, thank you from the bottom of my heart for caring! The first 7 years of this case I was swept under the carpet by police who were made a mockery of by these prolific criminals playing cat and mouse and also really badly bullied. As you can imagine at 15 it turned me into a hermit, one with a real burden. At 21 I’d had enough and I opted out of my name suppression so I could have a crack at solving my own case and putting a stop to these creatures. I was so overwhelmed by the support and still find it hard to accept sometimes. I’m now 31 and finally had them convicted this year and I’m so ready to just live my life now. Financial benefit was never any part of my decision for name suppression being removed, and luckily, it was a crown court case, so I didn’t incur any legal fees. It probably financially has cost me, having a hand break on my career, always fighting a court case in the background of my apprenticeship wasn’t easy, but more than anything it’s cost me a lot of my life (over half my life has been spent in the system!) and at times, my happiness. Sadly, not even money can bring those things back. As amazing of a gesture this was, I know there are many others fighting their own battles and really struggling. I would so love a worthy non profit, mental health organisation to have this money. Open to ideas if gumboot Friday won’t accept it. Failing this, a reputable, non profit horse welfare group would be fantastic too. The horses saved me, and I’ve been so lucky to have a life working with them. Thanks again, everyone, truly, it means the world having people in my corner. What a lovely message. Thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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