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)
Grandparent
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
"Closing October 12th" FINAL UPDATE ;; 5 September 2026
Now that Trin’s medical care has been taken over by the public hospital system, we are hopeful that there is no longer a need for us to fundraise, and so this will be our final update.
Although Trinity will continue to have medical needs that we will need to cover ourselves, including non-funded medications and alternative treatments that may provide her with some relief, the funds so generously raised will continue to help offset these additional expenses.
None of this would have been possible without the incredible generosity, kindness and support you have all shown Trinity and our family throughout this journey.
So, on behalf of our granddaughter Trinity, our daughter Anna, my ever-supportive husband, and of course myself, **THANK YOU ALL from the bottom of our hearts.** 🙏❤️
We truly could not have done this without you.
Every donation, every message, every share and every word of encouragement has meant more to us than you could ever know. Your generosity has helped us through some incredibly difficult and uncertain times. Knowing that so many people cared enough to stand beside Trinity has been both incredibly humbling and a source of great comfort.
We will never forget the kindness you have shown our family.
**Thank you for believing in Trinity, supporting her, and helping us through this journey. We are forever grateful.** ❤️🙏
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Guest Donor, Thank you so much for your very kind donation, every $ donated has gone to, and continues to go towards our Angels ongoing medical care so this truely does mean the world to us. THANK YOU 😇
Dear Bruce, Thank you so much for your very kind donation, every $ donated goes towards our Angels ongoing medical care so this truely does mean the world to us. THANK YOU 😇 To have people such as yourself taking an interest and following our girls journey is very humbling and we as a family can NEVER fully express just how grateful we are. 💔💕
Dear Michael, Thank you so much for your very kind donation, every $ donated goes towards our Angels ongoing medical care so this truely does mean the world to us. THANK YOU 😇
Dear Himanjali, Thank you so much for your very kind donation, every $ donated goes towards our Angels ongoing medical care so this truely does mean the world to us. THANK YOU 😇
Guest Donor, Thank you so very much for your very generous 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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