Endometriosis Warrior

Kia Ora Whanau,

My name is Brooke and I am 20 years old. I have been suffering endometriosis for years. Every single month of constant pain, anxiety and depression because of this disease. I have been on the waiting list for a surgery to remove a 6CM cyst on my left ovary for a year now. Back and forth into the emergency department, GPS, the gyno acute ward. I cannot live my everyday life with this constant pain and worry, I do not have health insurance and unfortunately many insurance companies will not cover a pre-existing condition. I cannot physically and mentally wait much longer for this surgery to be done, I am looking at another year to be admitted.

I am now looking at going privately, however being 20 years old, unable to work due to this pain and mental health, the affordability side is where I am suffering. I am looking at $10,000-$30,000 to go privately and have my surgery done. This includes the surgery, 2 nights in hospital and care. I am asking if anyone is capable of donating to help me get to a private hospital, I would be so so grateful.