Help Di fight a rare auto-immune disease, Scleroderma
Help Di and the Minehan family fight this journey together
Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay
Di Minehan has been fighting an aggressive, life-threatening auto-immune disease for the last 18 months called Scleroderma, unfortunately due to it's rareness, she could not undertake treatment in New Zealand, therefore, she is currently receiving a life-saving stem cell transplant in Australia.
Scleroderma is a rare auto-immune disease which attacks cells in the human body, causing an overproduction of collagen. An overproduction of collagen affects the body by attacking itself, producing scar tissue on internal organs, and causing tightness of the skin. Di has been faced with an aggressive form of scleroderma, limiting her mobility, with a high risk of organ failure.
We are asking for help to cover accommodation, living expenses and flights, for herself and her family while she undergoes an extensive 3 month period of treatment.
Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference to Di's life.
Greta Minehan's involvement (page creator)
Di Minehan is my mother and my best friend, someone I cannot imagine living my life without. However, without this life-saving treatment, Mum will not be here to continue being the heart of our family.
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This is where we need your help. The funds will be spent on accommodation, flights and living expenses for Di and her family, while she undergoes treatment in Australia for the next 3 months.
Latest update
A little update but a BIG thank you! 14 November 2025
We can't thank you all enough for your generous support so far, your kindness and generosity means so much to our family! Di has had her stem cells collected which went so well, it's now just a waiting game, keeping healthy and well, until her transplant at the beginning of December. Once again, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you all so so much ❤️❤️
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