A Community Healed by Jerome — Now He Needs Us

$13,584 donated
Given by 161 generous donors in 14 days

The man who has helped so many of us heal is now fighting for his own recovery.

Botany Downs, Auckland

He crossed the finish line of a half marathon… and moments later, his life changed forever.

Jerome De Silva suffered seven heart attacks and has been in hospital since last month.

Many of us know Jerome from DeSilva Massage and Health. He’s spent years helping others through pain, injury, and life’s harder moments — always with kindness, care, and a genuine desire to help people feel better.

Now, he is facing one of the hardest battles of his life.

As a sole trader, Jerome’s work is his only source of income — and right now, that income has stopped. He hadn’t yet put trauma cover in place, leaving no financial safety net during this incredibly difficult time.

He has recently bought a home with his wife and their children. What should have been a joyful new chapter has quickly become a time of uncertainty and financial strain.

In Jerome’s own words, his heart is only functioning at around 50%, leaving him exhausted and struggling to breathe as fluid builds in his lungs. He’s had stents put in both sides of his heart (1 on the left and 2 on the right).

Right now, his focus is simply getting through each day and finding his way back to health.

We have a chance to stand beside him.

Any donation, big or small, will help ease the burden on Jerome and his family while he focuses on healing.

If you can’t donate, sharing this page means so much.

Let’s be there for Jerome, the way he’s been there for so many of us.

Thank you 💛

Jessica Andrews' involvement (page creator)

Jerome is part of the networking group for business owners we support.

Use of funds

As he is not able to run his own business during this recovery as a massage therapist he now has no source of income.

The money will be spent on getting the basic needs met such as paying mortgage repayments, Living expenses and utilities.

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Marlene
Marlene 1 day ago
$50
Spice Gals
Spice Gals 6 days ago
Get well, Jerome!!!
$100
Roni
Roni on 12 May 2026
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Guest Donor on 12 May 2026
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Nelson
Nelson on 11 May 2026
Get well soon Jerome!
$50

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This campaign started on 5 May 2026 and ends on 5 May 2027.