Give Riza a Chance at the Heart Surgery She Needs

$1,795 of $80,000 goal
Given by 32 generous donors in 4 days

We're raising $80,000 to help Riza to receive urgent heart surgery & specialist treatment for rheumatic mitral valve disease.

Flat Bush, Auckland

As Vincent's employer and work family, we're reaching out to support someone very special to him – his wife, Rizalina (Riza) Gundran.

Vincent is a valued member of our team, known for his hard work, kindness, and dedication. He and Riza have been married for 25 years and are proud parents to Joshua (24) and Jazmine (23). After years apart, they were excited to build their future together in New Zealand, where Vincent has lived for almost nine years.

During a routine immigration medical assessment, Riza was diagnosed with severe mixed rheumatic mitral valve disease. Further testing confirmed severe mitral stenosis, severe mitral regurgitation, and pulmonary hypertension, all of which place significant strain on her heart.

Her cardiologist has advised that urgent treatment is needed to reduce the risk of serious complications, including heart failure. Unfortunately, as a visitor visa holder, Riza is not eligible for publicly funded healthcare, meaning all treatment must be paid for privately.

We are hoping to raise $80,000 to help cover specialist consultations, diagnostic testing, heart surgery, hospital care, medications, and recovery costs.

Riza is a loving wife, mother, and friend who has remained positive despite these challenges. We're standing beside Vincent and his family and asking for your support.

Every donation, no matter the size, will help give Riza the chance to receive the treatment she urgently needs. Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support.

Lyn Veza's involvement (page creator)

We are Vincent's employer and colleagues. We are fundraising on behalf of his wife, Riza, to help her access urgently needed heart surgery and treatment.

Use of funds

Cardiology specialist consultations

Pre-surgery diagnostic testing

Heart surgery and hospital costs

Medications and recovery care

Travel and treatment-related expenses

Any excess funds will be used for ongoing medical care and recovery costs

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Jerome
Jerome 7 hours ago
$100
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Ma Theresa 14 hours ago
$20
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Nat 16 hours ago
$15
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Paying to a verified bank account of Vincent Gundran on behalf of Rizalina GunDran
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This campaign started on 9 Jun 2026 and ends on 9 Jul 2026.