Help fund me to get the medical treatment I need

$390 of $8,000 goal
Given by 8 generous donors in 21 days

Needing medical treatment that I can’t afford

Christchurch, Canterbury

I’m having some serious medical issues and I’m basically dancing with death, but there’s no funding for me to see the specialist and the treatment I need so I’m having to find the funding myself.

For the last 3 months I’ve been having trouble swallowing, and it finally reached a point where I would gag on everything, including my own saliva.

The only treatment we’ve found that helps until I can get a proper diagnosis is IV fluids. For some reason after getting IV fluids I’m able to eat and swallow for 3-4 days, but then the gagging and throwing up starts again.

Currently the only thing keeping me alive is bi-weekly IV treatments, which are $250 each.

Some investigation has been done through the public health system but because the wait time is so long and I’m so sick, I unfortunately don’t have the time to wait. So I’m having to do most of it privately (GP appointments, Specialist’s appointments and specialised treatments)

If you are able to donate something please do so I can get the help and treatment I need.

I’m currently stuck in a wheelchair and seriously under weight. Your donations will help me to get out of my wheelchair and hopefully get the answers we need.

You can see more on my Instagram account @timothy_assistant_dog_adnz (I have an assistance dog for other medical reasons)

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Any funds donated will go towards seeing a specialist and getting treatment

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Thank you everyone   9 August 2025

Thank you to everyone who donated to help with my medical care whether that was through the give a little page or privately

We are very grateful for all the donations ♥️

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Alana
Alana on 08 Aug 2025
$20
Brianna
Brianna on 31 Jul 2025
With lots of love and prayers continuing xxxx
$100
Siobhan Swindlehurst

Thank you so much ☺️

Siobhan Swindlehurst
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Guest Donor on 23 Jul 2025
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Siobhan Swindlehurst

Thank you so much ☺️

Siobhan Swindlehurst
Bri & David Ward
Bri & David Ward on 21 Jul 2025
From me and David Ward. Love you SO much and care about you deeply!!! xxxx
$100
Siobhan Swindlehurst

Thank you so much ☺️♥️

Siobhan Swindlehurst
Margie
Margie on 20 Jul 2025
May Timothy help you find calm as you navigate this difficult journey
$10
Siobhan Swindlehurst

Thank you so much ☺️ ♥️

Siobhan Swindlehurst

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This campaign started on 18 Jul 2025 and ended on 8 Aug 2025.