Free Francois!
Fundraising campaign by
Erich Cloete
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US$570.00raised of $14,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
Free Francois!
After returning from their honeymoon in Phuket on the 3rd of October 2016, airport authorities of Abu Dhabi International found two small caliber rounds in Monique's (Francois wife whom he married on 24 September 2016) wallet. Francois and Monique accidentally carried the rounds through all airports from O.R. Tambo International airport to Abu Dhabi to Thailand and back from Thailand to Abu Dhabi .These rounds were forgotten in the wallet when they were on his grandparents' farm practicing some target shooting. After questioning them on the airport for almost 11 hours, authorities took him in for questioning on the 4th of October 2016. He was expected to make a statement after which he would have been brought back to the airport. This is what the airport authorities told his wife, Monique.
Eventually after his not returning she became anxious and called home (South Africa) where we found out after many phone calls that he was moved to Khalifa police station in Abu Dhabi, which is about 10 km away from the airport. After a lot of unsuccessful queries concerning his welfare and whereabouts by Monique and the family, she was advised to get on the next available flight to South Africa. With the help of her father and Flight Centre, she managed to re-book a flight.
Francois is still in the UAE and awaits charges and investigations. We have contacted Attorneys in the UAE and received quotes. The amount varies from $4000 to $14000
We as the parents and family don't have this amount of money available so we are appealing to all reading this to please contribute towards this project.
Help us to free Francois!
Organizer
- Erich Cloete
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Tara Coste
- Donated on Oct 30, 2016
- Marlise Cloete
- Donated on Oct 30, 2016
Francois...keep it up! Thinking of you.
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Donors & Comments
- Philip Nieuwoudt
- Donated on Nov 16, 2016
In our thoughts and prayers that he returns home soon, safe and sound!
- Tara Coste
- Donated on Oct 30, 2016
- Marlise Cloete
- Donated on Oct 30, 2016
Francois...keep it up! Thinking of you.
- MMM
- Donated on Oct 29, 2016
Francois, be strong. I know it is a difficult time but keep faith.
- Danie Rossouw - Mr Hope South Africa 2016
- Donated on Oct 28, 2016
Francois, once you choose hope, anything is possible!
- Martin Cloete
- Donated on Oct 27, 2016
Francois, we love you all.....we miss you! You and Monique are in our hearts and prayers. Love you! Martin, Marlene and family!
- Gert van Niekerk
- Donated on Oct 24, 2016
Francois, have faith and do not lose hope!
- Minette Cloete
- Donated on Oct 23, 2016
- Erich Cloete
- Donated on Oct 22, 2016
Francois, keep going. We will bring you back to South Africa!
- Marlise Cloete
- Donated on Oct 21, 2016
Francois, we are thinking of you! Be strong!
In our thoughts and prayers that he returns home soon, safe and sound!