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Our Angels I was a volunteer for Feeling Fab in Mangawhai until it closed. It was professionally run by Carol Collett with kindness and efficiency and all participants found the day supportive for their grief process. We volunteers found the day enriched our lives… Dwyllis I was honoured to be able to attend this Wellness Day in Wellington last month. What an incredible day of pampering for some amazing women from within our community. I am grateful to Jo, the organiser for this day for allowing me to be present to assist with food and refreshments (with my wife Fiona) and conversations with the participants. To be able to be present, share their stories, just hold space and offer a hug (if required) was indeed an honour, all while they were getting hairstyles, makeup and nails done… not to mention massages (Reiki) by an incredible team of volunteers. Liz, what an incredible thing your foundation offers to the woman of our country, this kind gentle space that allows our woman to be seen, heard and pampered all within a safe caring environment, and I really appreciate the opportunity you and Jo have extended to me to be apart of such a special space. Thank you & regards to all the amazing volunteers that have given up their family time to give to others. This truly is required all over New Zealand, an I am grateful for being included in the Wellington regions day.... Graeme As the Accounts Administrator for the Feeling Fab Foundation, it is an absolute honour to volunteer alongside some amazing people who are passionate about supporting those on their journey with grief. It is so heart-warming seeing our nominees come together for support and pampering and leaving our wellness days with big smiles, having an unforgettable experience, and having made life-long friends.. Lisa Elizabeth Founder & National Co-ordinator, Committee Member TBA Lynda Catering Co-ordinator, Committee Member Hi there, my association with Feeling Fab began approximately seven years ago. I was nominated to attend a Pamper Day as I had lost a 50+ year friendship of a close friend and family member. The grief and feeling lonely was distressing. Being extremely nervous about attending on the day, not knowing a single person I arrived at the door and turned around to walk back to my car. As Liz was expecting me she saw this, she called to me and came running with arms wide open to give me the best hug I had had in a long time. On the day, I met some amazing women with difficult situations living with pain from terminal illness, loss of their life partner, bereavement, traumas and grief. The many changes in people’s lives can cause many different types of grief and I realised that actually my grief was important to me, but compared with others I was blessed in many other ways. After the day I was so grateful for such a positive loving experience I offered to become a volunteer, which is often how our amazing volunteers come on board with Feeling Fab. I offered to provide some catering for the Volunteer’s Christmas get-together soon after and pretty much became a committee member and the Catering Co-ordinator and I continue in this role today. Ladies like me come to a Wellness Day mostly feeling a little out of their comfort zone, however, they soon relax under the care of our volunteers who shower them with fresh makeup, a hand massage, a hairdo, some lovely food kindness and they love to feel safe. By the end of the day, these ladies are absolutely glowing. As a volunteer to see this happening under our care is the most rewarding experience knowing we have made a difference to someone’s life. That Pamper Day changed my life so very much. It gave me hope, joy and new long-lasting friendships. I am very proud to be a part of this incredible group of women who make such a difference in our community. Lisa Accounts Administrator, Committee Member Hi my name is Lisa. I first came across the Feeling Fab organisation through the amazing Suzy H, ambassador for Feeling Fab, whom I am related to by marriage. I didn't hesitate to put my hand up to volunteer for the position of Accounts Administrator. Being an accountant by trade, having been involved in a non-profit organisation before, and having experienced grief, I knew Feeling Fab would be an organisation I would be passionate about. I was part of a small team who formed the Bronchiectasis Foundation. I had experienced grief when my daughter was diagnosed with Bronchiectasis, and again when the founder of the Bronchiectasis Foundation, Esther-Jordan Muriwai, passed away. I volunteered as the Bronchiectasis Support Co-ordinator for Northland for many years, which involved running a pamper day for the parents of children with Bronchiectasis and supporting and empowering these parents with knowledge of support services and information about Bronchiectasis. These experiences ignited my passion for volunteering to support people experiencing grief. I have been part of the Feeling Fab family for about a year, and I am honoured to be volunteering alongside some amazing ladies who are very passionate about the work that Feeling Fab does too. Alongside my volunteer work I am a full-time Accountant, wife, mum to three, step-mum to three, and we have a rescue dog and a rescue cat. Hayley Volunteers Co-ordinator, Funding Co-ordinator, Committee Member I joined the Feeling Fab family in late 2024 after seeing a volunteering opportunity posted online. I thought it would be a great way to make a positive impact in the community. I have a background in psychology and support work and am passionate about helping people. Urs Website Co-ordinator, IT Guru I volunteer as IT help for various NZ non-profits and started volunteering for Feeling Fab in 2023. I worked as an electrical engineer in the USA for 40 years. My wife and I have been Kiwis for over 12 years now (I’m originally from Switzerland). We have three daughters, though only one lives in NZ, so we travel a lot. I am an avid tennis player and swimmer, and enjoy the wonderful outdoor lifestyle NZ provides. Suzy Ambassador I’m Suzy Heazlewood. I’ve been an Ambassador for Feeling Fab for seven years now. I also have an antibullying online forum called Suzy H Child Advocate Antibullying Foundation. The Feeling Fab ethos really resonated with me. Especially supporting those who may feel alone in their grief. I’ve known amazing Lizzy for 32 years, so I knew her story and was delighted to be on board. What I love about the Feeling Fab concept is the fact that it is creating a safe and warm environment for women and men to come along and share their stories (if they choose to) or just sit, relax and enjoy the amazing services provided to help them feel brighter on their journey through grief. Everyone has a story and everyone’s story is unique to them. I also support by donating all proceeds of Suzy H 100% Pure Rosehip oil to Feeling Fab, by donating Suzy H products for use on the day, interviewing angels (volunteers) and guests about their experiences, if they are keen to, and spreading the word through the other events I am involved in. It’s a wonderful win-win situation, we all come away literally ‘Feeling Fab’ and uplifted. I’m very proud to be a part of this wonderful initiative. Love Suzy ❤️ Tracey-Maree Ambassador Kia Ora, I am a proud and honoured Ambassador for Feeling Fab Foundation. Feeling Fab are like no other organisation or charity I have ever come across. Their abundance of ‘Aroha’ for everyone shines through each of the volunteers, whom I call ‘Angels’. The Wellness Days hosted by Feeling Fab bring so much hope and comfort to so many souls, not to mention the ‘joy of being pampered’! My own journey leading up to becoming involved with Feeling Fab is I am a ‘burn survivor’, from a near fatal accident I had as a mere six month old baby. I have ‘MS’ and was recently diagnosed with ‘Stage 3 Meniere’s Disease’. I’m Māmā to a special needs lad and two beautiful wāhine Māmā’s and I have seven mokos and I am wife and partner to an incredible tāne. I proudly took in the role of Chairman for a charitable trust in 2023 and Convenor of a nationwide Country Music Award and are so proud that our Committee have chosen Feeling Fab as one of two charities the Tauranga Whetū Star Awards will make a Koha/Donation to in 2024. I quite simply believe in the ‘mana and mantra’ of the Feeling Fab Foundation ‘200%’, and I will do all I can to support this unique and giving Foundation. Ngā mihi and Arohanui Gaelene Adams Love Mentor

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Feeling Fab Foundation NZ provides information about the Feeling Fab Foundation in NZ. We organize wellness days to help people with grief and loss and trauma and bereavement and mental health. hello@feelingfab.org.nz IMG_8299 MWD 19.11.23 Krave Dogbox MWD 19.11.23 G&L IMG_8631 87385506_511064043157204_7616727120491839488_n IMG_8250 FFFSubMark in Black IMG_3760 ed IMG_3904 ed IMG_3764 IMG_3795 ed IMG_3726 ed - Copy MWD 19.11.23 Vols 87301014_2849067091826256_6772763405422952448_o 67199911_10158748083345884_3759440524080054272_o 71530448_501542900662745_5221164490732601344_n IMG_3725 ed2 Describe your image IMG_8641 MWD 19.11.23 Table8a Describe your image 87245357_636098173858607_4887592497024335872_n Describe your image Our Vision Feeling Fab’s vision is informed by the principle of empowerment; Whakamana – through Mana Atua – commitment to the wellbeing of people in grief through the community gift of time and resources. Te Whakapau kaha te whakataiea ngā Tāngata me te pukatokatoi roto ingahapori o tewa me ngarauemi. We are a non-profit organisation whose Wellness Day Programme provides care, pampering, connection and the 'feel good factor' to those who have experienced grief, loss, bereavement, and trauma, with a focus on bringing joy, support and connection to those people. It is our privilege to be able to assist our nominees and make a difference to them at a stressful transitional time in their lives. Unfortunately, grief affects all of us and mental health in New Zealand is at crisis levels, which we see through the tragic increase of suicides and depression in our country. Our Wellness programme makes a huge difference to people’s mental wellbeing and positively affects their whānau and friends in the community. Our goal is to take our programme to small towns and rural communities throughout New Zealand. Everyone needs nurturing when in grief – we all experience grief. Donate Volunteer Sponsor Nominate I was put onto Feeling Fab via another support group - Sweet Louise. I didn’t really know what to expect but have enjoyed talking to others in difficult situations. Very yummy food and enjoyed taking time to be present, have my nails painted and make up done. Loved the hugs and friendly vibe. It felt like a safe place. CMS