Sadly, our dear friend – single mother Rutendo Mukotsanjera – died aged 45 on April 10, 2020, after a battle with Covid-19. 

Her 12-year-old daughter Chiedza (who we all know as Chichi) was inseparable from her mum and is understandably very upset after being told the news late last night. Chichi is currently being cared for and is in the safe hands of a member of our church nearby as we begin the logistics of what life will look like for Chichi in the next few weeks and months. We still don't know where Chichi will live and we are talking to her family in Zimbabwe to discuss the best possible plan. Whatever happens, we WILL support her. She is one of our own.

We want to show Chichi that she is not alone. She is a young, brave woman of strong Christian faith and we want her to know that Renew Church and the wider community is behind her.

This fund will help with any funeral and legal costs and ALL surplus will be given to aiding Chichi's future.

The money is being raised by One By One, a charity associated to Renew Church. 100 per cent of funds will be passed to Renew Church and a management committee has already been formed within the church made up of Rutendo's closest friends as well as a representative from Renew's board of trustees. ALL funds donated will be given to help Chichi at the discretion of the committee.

Please respect Chichi's privacy at this time. She is in safe hands.

Romans 12:15: "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."

God bless you all

Pastor Matthew Murray, Renew Church, Uttoxeter.