Her dad, who died in December, had relied on similar helpline services in the past, and she says volunteering for the organisation has been a big part of her healing process. "If I ever have anyone else in my life considering taking their life I now have more skills to know what to ask if I'm in that situation."
Presbyterian Support Northern is one of the beneficiaries of a substantial bequest, after the sale of a house in Remuera for $2.45 million. The house belonged to Beth and Brian Frankham, who lived there for more than 50 years and named the Neurological Foundation and Presbyterian Support Northern.
Many people don’t realise that you don’t have to be rich or famous to make a bequest by leaving a gift to a charity in your will. The truth is that most bequests are made by ordinary, hardworking people...
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