Courtney's Eye Saving Surgery!

Courtney's life was journeying beautifully, meeting her fiance Ryan four years ago and having two precious daughters Lainey (2) and Tilly (4 months) until what was believed to be minimal damage from a scratch to her left eye unraveled something more challenging...

Courtney's story:

I have a lesion or tumor growing out of my optic nerve, that has possibly been there my entire life, but in the last 2 years, grown significantly and has now reduced my vision to borderline blind.

Due to the proximity and high risks associated with removing it, and to give me the best possible chance of regaining or retaining my current vision, my specialist is referring me to the best surgeon available in Australasia who will access the tumor through my nose.

The surgery is only available in Adelaide and I need to be there for a few days before surgery and then unable to fly for two weeks post surgery.

As heartbreaking and hard as it will be, it means leaving my babies for almost 3 weeks in a months time.

Due to Courtney being a stay at home mum and maternity leave almost up, her family will be back to a single income for a family of four. The opportunity for this possible eye saving surgery is phenomenal but also a huge financial pressure.

Although having unlimited cover in NZ for surgery, the international cover is limited. Her insurance company will cover the costs of surgery, but has said she will need to pay the costs first before reimbursing her. Neither the insurance company or health system will cover accommodation therefore the fundraised money will help cover $5,500 for flights and accommodation.

The thing Courtney wants most is to beable to watch her baby girls grow with clear vision again and the security of knowing the lesion or tumor will not grow or cause any more damage.

Thankyou for opening your hearts.