Carson requires brain surgery in London - help us fund his treatment - not available in NZ

Hi, my name is Carson Harvey, I am 16 years old and I live in Palmerston North.

I have recently suffered a type of rare brain bleed and spent over a week in the Wellington Hospital ICU unit.

I have had numerous scans and the outcome is that I require Gamma Knife Surgery which is only available for me in London.

I have been diagnosed with Arteriovenous Malformation which is very deep in the brain and this is why I need specialist treatment not available in New Zealand.

I require 2 surgeries over a 3 month period and I would require my parents to come with me to support me during this difficult time.

If I don't have the surgery the leading neurologist in Wellington, Mr Reuben Johnson, has advised a bleed from the AVM is a risk to life in the worst case, or brain damage causing paralysis.

I am currently in Year 12 at Palmerston North Boys High School and I used to play a lot of sports and have a part time job. Unfortunately I am unable to do these things currently as I am not allowed to raise my blood pressure due to the risk of another brain bleed.

I would love to be able to return to being able to enjoy my life.

I appreciate any donation, big or small, and I am so grateful for the support.