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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" THE WAITING GAME" 4 May 2025
Not a lot to report this month, but we’ve had some important steps forward.
The girls made another trip to Auckland—always hard on Trin’s body—but this time for a much-anticipated appointment. A Gastroenterologist has finally agreed to see Trinity, marking a significant step in her diagnostic journey. We’ve also been told all her blood samples have been sent for DNA and genetic testing. Now, we wait—possibly up to six months for results.
Unfortunately, shortly after returning home, Trinity experienced another seizure and was admitted to hospital. After testing, the team felt confident discharging her with one major recommendation: remove Tramadol from her medication, as it could be contributing to the seizures.
On a brighter note, she now has access to IV Vitamin C—a big win for us. Even more encouraging, Trin has started to recognize seizure warning signs about 24 hours before they occur. It doesn’t stop them, but it gives her time to prepare and reduces stress.
She’s also enrolling in an online Marine Biology course through Duke University (USA)—a long-time passion of hers.
And in a heartwarming turn, after losing her beloved Vinnie and giving up hope of riding again, she received a beautiful gift. Her name is Raasha. Check photo's—they speak for themselves.
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Isaac, Thank you so very much for your very kind donation & support 🦓 💕. 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
Robyn, Thank you so very much for your very kind donation & words of support💐💕. 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
Private Donor, Thank you so very much for your very kind donation & words of support. ❤️🩹 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
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