Erin needs belly surgery
Help Erin with surgery costs
Marlborough
Erin has been diagnosed with Abdominal Vascular Compressions Syndrome (AVCS).
Surgery for the compressions is unavailable in New Zealand, so Erin has decided that surgery in Australia is the right option for her. This surgery has made a huge difference in the lives of other young New Zealanders but, like many cases in the media, our health system will not fund it. We are asking for donations to help her get this surgery.
Jaimee Josephs' involvement (page creator)
I am Erin's Mum
Use of funds
Funds will be used to pay for a consultation and surgery in Australia as well as associated travel/accommodation for Erin and her Mum.
Latest update
Last update 8 July 2026
Hey there! This is our last update since this page is closing soon.
Erin is coming up to nine weeks post-surgery and everything is going well. The recovery has been good and she is now pain-free and medication-free. Eating no longer hurts, and her legs are no longer purple/sore/numb!
She will soon be starting a pre-nursing course and plans to study nursing next year.
Surgery was absolutely the best (only) option for Erin. We were fortunate to find a good surgeon in Aussie, rather than having to travel further afield.
It is our hope that, in future, there will be better understanding of this condition, and that treatment will become more accessible.
Thanks for the amazing support for Erin. We are really happy for her and proud of the resilience she has shown.
Much love from the Josephs family ❤️
Latest donations
Thank you so much for this very generous donation Amy!
Thanks for the awesome support!
Thank you very much for another kind donation! We appreciate it so much. God bless you 🙏 ❤️
Thank you so much!
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