Fundraiser for MP Severely Injured in Double Car Ramming Nears $1 Million
Australians have so far donated more than $800,000 to Save the Children.
A Save the Children fundraiser established in honor of Victorian MP Helen Haines is approaching $1 million in donations shortly after she underwent double leg amputation following an alleged car ramming incident. Haines, 65, was reportedly struck twice by a Toyota LandCruiser outside her office on October 19. The alleged perpetrator, Brenden Nugent, 43, faces multiple charges and remains in custody, while Haines is recovering in hospital.
- A Save the Children fundraiser for MP Helen Haines is nearing $1 million.
- Haines lost both legs after an alleged double car ramming incident on October 19.
- The alleged incident involved Brenden Nugent and a Toyota LandCruiser outside Haines’ electorate office.
- Nugent has been charged with multiple offences and is in police custody.
- Haines is currently in The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne.
- The fundraiser was set up by Haines’ husband, Phil, through Save the Children.
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