Words from Matty c/o his sis
20 June 2021
Matty wanted to say the doctors have given him the all clear to try food on Monday. It’s been weeks since he has eaten so care needs to be taken to prevent shock to the body. He has been fed through a tube in his neck since he was admitted. He is excited to try and eat. He wants to eat Vegemite :)
We hope this means he will be able to gain some weight and stabilise his vitals enough to get on a flight home to continue his care in NZ where it is not a huge financial cost and he has the support of his family by his side.
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Sara,
I think you could call on any charitable foundation, similar to make a wish to do this for very little money. Why gas this gone up 4X what was originally asked for?
Marsha
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Hi Marsha,
It’s gone up because the situation has changed, we thought it was as simple as him flying home alone to begin with but then the airlines refused him. Then we needed to fund a chaperone, then he was rushed to hospital and we were advised he would need a chartered flight and then now it looks like that will cost too much. It’s not easy navigating all this from the other side of the world with a language barrier, we have been in touch with many lawyers and the embassy and no one was able or willing to help. Now we are working with air ambulance and taking advice from them.
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So great to see you making progress and fighting your way back my bro. Keep it up and thanks so much to ALL THE AMAZING !! PEOPLE that have helped save a very special person and great friend We couldn't have done it without you. Kia Kaha Matty and the rest of the family. Love always. Louis