Help ease and heal Gems journey through chronic pain

$5,848 of $8,000 goal
Given by 26 generous donors in around 12 months

I need help to pay for specialist treatments to help heal my chronic pain which has been flaring up severely. Endometriosis being the cause.

Takaka, Tasman

Hello! I am an Australian woman who moved to NZ 1 year ago and have been in search to help heal my chronic pain in my uterus (endometriosis) for years. I have been living at an ashram in Golden Bay for almost 1 year in hopes that i would get better, in this time i have completely ran out of all my money.

The chronic pain i am experiencing is getting so severe with extreme chronic fatigue included, i can barely function and I really need specialists to help heal this. Potentially a flight ticket back to Australia to get extra government support. I have been feeling so helpless and lost on what to do, so i am creating this crowd funding as a possible solution to help me move forward and start getting the treatments i need. Although i cant ask for money without offering something in return.

I'll have a recording of me guiding a yoga nidra practice (donation of $25) Also i will offer a video of me teaching a restorative yoga practice ($35) very soon once ive completed my course as a fully qualified teacher.

PLUS I am also SUPER passionate about dance and will share a video of me dancing (like a FUNky silly sausage) ($50) to help inspire joyful movement and you can dance along side me in the comfort of your own home! All 3 for $108. Leave your email address in the comments or email me at gem.mcgowan@outlook.com for my return offerings. Thankyou so much for reading. Love & blessings x

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Funds are being raised for me to start treatment in NZ- Integrative holistic drs, Women's hormonal specialists/naturopath. Chinese herbal medicine/acupuncture, medicine/supplements. Energetic healers/kinesiology, therapy/counseling- I am also considering flying back to Australia for more support but this is a last resort (will update if this becomes the case and funds are needed for flights too!

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Thankyou all so much <3  23 March 2025

It has officially been one year since I made my fundraiser and it is now closed. I am eternally grateful for all donations received and am sending you all so much love and best wishes!! I have left the world of social media and am focusing on my internal world as the healing journey continues. <3 <3

The photo is me as a kid.. my inner child sends many blessings :P :D

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Robyn
Robyn on 24 Feb 2025
Love you so much beautiful girl please look at Dr Berg (he is a naturopath) endemitriosis he has saved peoples health and lives all over the planet with free advice and education on diet and supplements 💖
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 08 Jun 2024
Feel free to contact me if you need some support 💖
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Daz
Daz on 28 May 2024
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$40
Juliane
Juliane on 09 May 2024
I wish you all the luck in the world for your path of healing. You deserve it <3 Love, Jule
$50
Kathryn
Kathryn on 03 May 2024
Good luck on your healing journey Gem. You are a beautiful, bright and warm person. <3 Kat
$108

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This campaign started on 3 Apr 2024 and ended on 21 Mar 2025.