In Memory of Nixon Martin Tonkin
On June 6, 2014 at 38 weeks pregnant Simone & Marty Tonkin delivered their sweet baby boy Nixon Martin Tonkin, he is their first baby. As they listened and waited with baited breath & excitement to hear those glorious little lungs bellow hello, I'm here, safe, healthy & well - the silence would have been deafening.
Though sweet Nixon did take a breath, he heartbreakingly made a very hasty transition to become an Angel Baby. He should be here today - almost about to turn 3, instead a fortnight ago Simone & Marty sat through every parents worst nightmare - the Coronial Inquest into Nixon's death.
This Campaign is a way of helping them have the time with their 2nd Gorgeous little boy Knox without so much stress and worry.
3 years of PTSD, Anxiety & Depression has made it almost impossible for Simone to function - but she is functioning - just - working part time, raising a toddler and fighting the barrage of anxiety, flashbacks and nightmares; supported nobly by her also grieving, wonderful husband Marty.
They really could do with a hand and that is where we can help (because they would NEVER ask) - my wish for them is to be able to relax a little, for life to be a little less stressful, to spend more time together as a couple and as a family, to plan for their future, to holiday, attend therapy, spend a week in bed, whatever it may be, to do it without worrying about money.
Helping release them from financial stress is an amazing gift so please if you can donate no matter how much and lets give them some help.
Ideas of what they may put funds towards
Catch up on everyday bills
Legal Fees
Therapy or Grief counselling
A mini break just the 3 of them.
Some time to breathe and relax and just be.
Thanks so much for your generosity, love and support. It is so greatly appreciated ?
Hayley Kilpatrick
I don't know you, but I am so very, deeply sorry for the heartbreaking loss of beautiful Nixon. He is an absolutely beautiful boy, and I admire you so much. I hope that after the inquest you are able to take some time out and just breathe and spend time together with Knox. Lots of love to you xx
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Don Abraham
As a father of 2 lil boys seeing Marty's picture with Nixon actually made me cry. To quote my dad 'no parent should ever have to bury their child for that would the greatest pain ever inflicted on them' and i can only imagine their hearts being shred to bits! Marty & Simone, while this would only be a drop in the ocean, i just wanted you to know My family and I feel your pain and the struggle to move on in life. we hope we can bring a little smile to your faces from the other side of the world. Lots of love and prayers Don & Family
Two weeks ago, i became a grandmother to a beautiful little boy, I can't imagine the pain of losing Nixon, when it should be a joyous time of life. Love to you all