Almost $40,000 has been donated to help a Christchurch family whose seaside home was burgled after they evacuated during yesterday's earthquake and tsunami warning.
Melissa and Matt Mill left their Bower Ave home in New Brighton at about 2am yesterday with their two daughters Skyla and Alisha.
Alisha, 12, has muscular dystrophy.
Melissa Mill's daughter had a $5000 hearing device to help her communicate. All that is left after the family were burgled during the quake is the case. Photo supplied.
While the family were hunkering down thieves broke into their home and stole their television, Christmas presents and other items, including Alisha's $5000 hearing system