After years of pain, falls, and medical frustration, we finally have hope.

$340 of $40,000 goal
Given by 10 generous donors in 12 weeks

My dad has been in constant pain for over a year. We finally have hope with a surgery that can get him out of Chronic Pain.

Warkworth, Auckland

After more than a year of pain, falls, and medical frustration, we finally have hope.

My dad has been living in constant, severe pain following a series of bad falls that left him struggling with what was first believed to be post-trauma arthritis.

Over time, the pain only got worse — until it became unbearable.

He’s now on multiple pain medications just to get through the day. But those meds come with serious side effects: he’s lost his appetite, struggles to work,

and is barely able to live a normal daily life. It’s heartbreaking to watch someone you love suffer like this.

Now — finally — there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.

A new specialist believes there is a surgery that could relieve his pain and allow him to live normally again. But his insurance doesn’t cover it, and we’re facing around $45,000 in out-of-pocket costs for the surgery, recovery, and ongoing care + time off work living cost for 3-6 months .

If you’re reading this, we’re asking for your help — even a small donation can make a difference. If you can’t give, sharing this with your community

means just as much.

We want nothing more than to see him pain-free, able to eat, move, and live again without depending on medications that are now hurting more than helping.

Thank you for reading, for donating, and for caring.

We’ll keep updating this page as we go — and we’re so grateful for your support.

Use of funds

The money will be spent on the surgery, recovery costs and hopefully some bills whilst he is off work to support his wife & home.

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 29 Sep 2025
$20
Nicole
Nicole on 21 Sep 2025
$20
Sophie
Sophie on 21 Sep 2025
All the best with your dads recovery, may god provide strength, hope and love through this journey to better health xxx
$25
Danifistonich
Danifistonich on 21 Sep 2025
Wishing you a full recovery 🩷
$25
Courtney McConnell

Thank you so much Dani! Your donation is helping us get dad one step closer to recovery!

Courtney McConnell
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 20 Sep 2025
Many prayers 🙏
$50
Courtney McConnell

Knowing your took the time to support unlike this is incredibly moving. It gives dad hope!

Courtney McConnell

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This campaign started on 18 Sep 2025 and ends on 18 Sep 2026.