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  • Surgery update

      5 October 2024

    Hi all, we are back from Spain. Dr Morata was amazing. Mel is now eating small amounts without pain.

    Unfortunately, Mel has had ongoing severe flank pain which the Dr believes could be nerve damage from the nutcracker compression. We have been given a couple of different surgical options and we will be heading back over around March to get this fixed as her body needs time to recover and she was not well enough to undergo another surgery at the moment. It is a laparoscopic surgery so will be less stress on her body.

    It is so lovely to see her looking brighter!

    Spain has given her the chance to live again. Thank you to all of you for helping us to get her there. We will be forever grateful!

    As a result, we will be extending our give a little closing date so we are able to cover some of the upcoming costs to pay for her upcoming surgery.

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  • On the slow road to recovery

      1 September 2024
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    Mel had surgery in Spain on Thursday. The Drs said it was a very hard and a very long surgery but now we are on the other side! She can already take deep breaths with no pain for the first time in a few years.

    Now we slowly train her body to eat and drink again. As the psychologist says, it’s like moving from driving on the motorway to using the side road.

    We are so very grateful to all of the amazing people that have helped us to get here and to the amazing team in Spain. It truly has given Mel a chance at life 3.0

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    • 01/09/2024 by Anthony

      How wonderful, my thoughts are with you all and wish you well. Tony

  • Arrived in Spain

      23 August 2024

    Hi all, we finally arrived in Spain. Tough journey for Mel, one flight ended up being 18.5 hours in Economy class. (Due to screw in tyre having to be replaced- extended plane trip by 1hr) Good sleep last night, rest days now before hospital on Monday.

    Onwards and upwards 😊

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    • 24/08/2024 by Liz

      All the best Mel. Thinking of you through this tough journey. Liz Rowe

  • Quiz night thank you

      4 August 2024

    Hi all, we raised $3,600 from the quiz night and raffles. Thank you so much to the kind people that donated prizes raffles, the people that supported us by buying raffles and attending the quiz night - and - the amazing people who helped us on the night. It was a really great night.

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  • Auction fundraiser for Melissa to travel to Spain

      26 July 2024

    Hi all

    We have been kindly given two passes from Darkest Dunedin tours. They are valued for over $900 each. They are for 1.5 hour bus tours for 9 people. They will pick up and drop off from one address. They take you through the northern cemetery and tour through places that have had true crime. You can choose the date and time. Drinks may be brought on board. Please visit Trade Me and bid.

    https://www.trademe.co.nz/travel-events-activities/other/auction-4829854112.htm

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  • A huge thank you

      20 July 2024

    Hi all, just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone that has donated. Also a huge thank you to our stuff reporter.

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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    • 23/07/2024 by Jeremy

      Good stuff getting the Stuff reporter to get it to Media, it's great as I can forward the article to others. We will endeavor to increase it in a weeks' time at the Kenzie Stay Positive Mel!

  • Quiz night date change

      19 July 2024

    Hi all,

    As per my update with the quiz night, there is a new date of Tuesday 30th July. Unfortunately the tavern had double booked us.

    If you would like to enter a team, you can text 027 460 2143.

    $10 per person.

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  • Quiz night 25th July 2024

      4 July 2024

    Hi all, someone has organised a quiz night on the 25th July at the Kensington (running separately to Givealittle). We have received some amazing donations for raffles.

    Love you to join us. If you have anything you could donate as a raffle please let us know.

    Thank you for all your help ❤️❤️

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  • Thank you

      23 June 2024

    Hi all, thank you very much for the support we have had so far, it really is very much appreciated.

    We are still fighting for Mel to get a feeding tube which is taking a toll.

    But every day is a day closer to Spain. ❤️❤️

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