After losing 30kg, I need help to complete my journey with life-changing skin removal surgery 💛

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After losing 30kg, I need help to complete my journey with life-changing skin removal surgery 💛

Auckland

Hi, my name is Kelley,

For many years, I was in a difficult marriage, and later found myself raising my four incredible children on my own. During that time, my focus was on survival. There simply wasn’t time or space to prioritise my own wellbeing and I completely lost myself. This journey is the first time I have ever been able to truly show up for myself x

Over the past couple years, I’ve completely changed my life. After gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana, I’ve lost over 30kg—which, at 4’9”, is a significant transformation.

I’ve already invested over $15,000 into my health and I’m incredibly proud of how far I’ve come. But there’s one part I can’t finish alone. After major weight loss, I’m left with alot of excess skin. It affects my comfort, movement, and confidence every single day. To make this achievable, I’ll be travelling to Tijuana, Mexico, again where an experienced team will perform the surgery at a more affordable cost ($30,000)

This isn’t about taking the easy way out and I’ve already done the hardest part.

This surgery is the final step for me. A step toward feeling comfortable in my body, moving freely, and fully stepping into the life I’ve worked so hard to build.

With my surgery date approaching, (14th January)

I’m asking for help to make this possible.

If you’re able to donate, no matter how small, I would be incredibly grateful. And if donating isn’t possible, sharing this page would mean just as much to me.

Thank you for being part of my journey 💛

Use of funds

Funds will go towards:

360 tummy tuck with muscle repair and lift

Liposuction, Arm lift, hospital fees anesthetic fees

Flights from New Zealand to Tijuana and return

Accommodation recovery house in Tijuana

Post-surgery care and essentials, medications

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Latest donations

Natalie
Natalie 1 day ago
Keep going Kelley you deserve this! X
$100
KELLEY STRONG

Omg! Thank you, truly thankful 🙏

KELLEY STRONG
Nanette
Nanette 1 day ago
A little support for your journey, admire your courage and honesty
$100
KELLEY STRONG

Thank you so much 💗 Really appreciate your donation and support x

KELLEY STRONG
Guest Donor
Guest Donor 1 day ago
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KELLEY STRONG

Thank you!

KELLEY STRONG
Akatae Akatae
Akatae Akatae 1 day ago
Yo, good on ya Kelz. Keep ya head up, and keep stepping forward. Much luv xoxo
$500
tyra
tyra 1 day ago
Private
KELLEY STRONG

Thank you x

KELLEY STRONG

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This campaign started on 14 Apr 2026 and ends on 14 Oct 2026.