Medical Costs & LIFE SAVING SURGERY REQUIRED, "URGENT"
"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.
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Lynn Hankey's involvement (page creator)
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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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Latest update
" A Break Away " 6 March 2026
While we continue waiting for Trinity’s new PEG-J feeding tube — which had been scheduled for today — unfortunately the procedure has once again been pushed out by our DHB due to the line not being available. We have now been told the required tube is being sent from Australia, with a new tentative date set for mid-March. As you can imagine, we wait with a certain amount of skepticism, but we are still holding onto hope that this time it will finally go ahead.
In the meantime, thanks to the generosity and hard work of her grandparents, along with Aunt Judy and Uncle Gertjie, Trinity, her mum Anna, and of course Juno were able to spend ten wonderful days in Blenheim with family.
During their time there, Trinity enjoyed the beauty of the Marlborough region and continued exploring one of her growing passions — learning more about the marine life and ecology of the stunning Marlborough Sounds. Experiences like these mean so much to Trinity and provide precious moments of joy and learning while we continue navigating ongoing medical challenges.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support Trinity and our family. Your kindness, encouragement and generosity help make these moments possible.
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Amy, Thank you so very much for your very kind donation 💕. We cannot express strongly enough just how much this means to us at this point in time, THANK YOU,. We are saddened to hear that you also are being faced with health challenges, our thoughts are with you & we pray that you do not have to endure the challenges that our Angel has had to go through. 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. https://www.facebook.com/share/1A7BB3TguR
Dale, Thank you so very much for your very kind donation 💕. We cannot express strongly enough just how much this means to us at this point in time, 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. https://www.facebook.com/share/1A7BB3
Riley, Wow, Thank you so very much for your very kind donation 💕. We cannot express strongly enough just how much this means to us at this point in time, THANK YOU, and to hear that you are also on this journey? unbelievable 😱 Good Luck & Stay Strong 💔😇... 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. https://www.facebook.com/share/1A7BB3TguR
Edward, Thank you so very much for your very kind donation 💕. We cannot express strongly enough just how much this means to us at this point in time, 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. https://www.facebook.com/share/1A7BB3TguR
Michael, Thank you so very much for your very kind donation 💕. We cannot express strongly enough just how much this means to us at this point in time, 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. https://www.facebook.com/share/1A7BB3TguR
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