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LIFE SAVING SURGERY REQUIRED, "URGENT"

$99,170 of $180,000 goal
Given by 1045 generous donors in over a year

"LIFE SAVING SURGERY" only available in Germany.

Napier, Hawke's Bay

Trinity is just 19yrs old and needs URGENT lifesaving surgery. She has a connective tissue disorder that affects the collagen that runs through her body creating havoc + She has been confirmed with AVCs, Abdominal Vascular Compressions, which affects the blood flow to her organs & prevents her being able to hold food down & absorb nutrition. These Compressions are threatening her life if left untreated. Surgery is not available in N.Z.

$180,000 raised means Trinity can receive the lifesaving surgery at the Clinic Bel Etage in Düsseldorf with leading Vascular Surgeon Prof Sandmann & his Specialised team of Clinicians who have confirmed the urgency for treatment.

Trins life is one of constant pain, fatigue, nausea, blackouts, weakness, weight loss & malnutrition, all due to the inability to eat or drink without vomiting, pain & distress.

Trin is an avid equestrian, loves deeply & is loved by all that meet her. She is kind, passionate & lives for her horses. She dreams of life free of pain, the ability to eat, a life where she can dress without having to try & hide tubes hanging from her body, a life of quality.

The family have fought long & hard for 18 years within N.Z’s health system, however feel very let down as there is no longer support here, the only option is to get Trin overseas for the complex surgery required.The family is very grateful for the public’s help to raise the $180k to save Trinity's life.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551410426812&mibextid=ZbWKwL

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Use of funds

Initially, Costs to have diagnostic tests and medical care done Privately ( N.Z, DHB's will NOT do these) plus International travel costs to Germany, for Lifesaving Vascular Compression surgery and post Op care. If, for any reason, we don't get to Germany, then we will post a page update with further information as well as details for people to contact us should they wish for a refund or transfer. Givealittle will not be involved in any refund process.

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" UPSETTING NEWS "  7 December 2024

📢 Major Update.....

For 19 years our girls have fought for an answer, and now we all wish that it was just about anything other than this.

A few weeks ago at the recommendation from the Angels fabulous GP we decided to head down the path of Genetic testing.

Much to their total surprise, Trinity's Dr recently contacted her to inform her that the results had come in showing something of much concern and could they please go in to see him urgently.

Rather than me trying to condense and put into this update please head to Trinity's FB Health page for full details.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551410426812&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Needless to say; Your support and that of others is still very much welcomed and needed as we navigate our way through this next lot of challenges & expenses.

On the brighter side, we ( or should I say, Trinity) has had the pleasure of adding another love into our Family fold.

Welcome "Juno", Trinity's Medical Detection Service Dog.

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Latest donations

Jess
Jess 3 days ago
$1,000
Jess
Jess on 14 Dec 2024
$1,000
Lynn Hankey

Jess, Once again you have left us speechless with your pure heart and incredible generosity. THANK YOU so very very much ❤️‍🩹🙏💗

Lynn Hankey
Refresh Clinic at EIT
Refresh Clinic at EIT on 13 Dec 2024
$1,000
Lynn Hankey

Jodee, 💐💕🥹 there really are not enough words to express our Gratitude except, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. 💔💔

Lynn Hankey
Brendon
Brendon on 10 Dec 2024
$20
Lynn Hankey

Brendon, Thank you so very much for your very kind donation & support. 💐🦓 We cannot express strongly enough just how grateful we are...THANK YOU💗🧡 To follow along on Trinity's journey, please go to her Facebook Health page; "A Compressed Angel" . We would also be most grateful if you shared her page with your friends and contacts

Lynn Hankey
Kate
Kate on 09 Dec 2024
❤️
$50
Lynn Hankey

Kate, Thank you once again for your incredibly generous donation. So very very grateful to you ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

Lynn Hankey

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This campaign started on 29 Jul 2023 and ends on 25 Jan 2025.