Help Harlin Find a Better Future: Support Her Scoliosis (curvature of the spine) Surgery Abroad

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Harlin’s Severe Idiopathic Scoliosis was discovered at a critical stage, and now immediate surgery is her only option.

At just 12 years old, Harlin’s condition is severe, with a double "S" curve in her spine that is worsening every day as she grows. After 9 months in a full-body brace trying to minimise the curve, it’s clear that surgery is now urgent. We’ve explored all options in New Zealand and have exhausted all treatments. Surgeons are urging us to proceed immediately. Without this surgery, Harlin will face limited movement, ongoing complications, and permanent physical limitations.

Harlin needs Anterior Scoliosis Correction (ASC) surgery, an innovative procedure only available in the United States at the Institute for Spine & Scoliosis in New York City. This minimally invasive surgery will correct her spine while preserving flexibility, so she can return to doing what she loves—dancing, sports, and being a kid. Without it, the pain and loss of mobility will only worsen.

The cost of surgery, travel, and recovery is overwhelming, but it’s her only chance. Harlin has always put others before herself, and any support you can offer would mean the world. Time is critical, and every donation brings us closer to giving her a chance at a pain-free, active life.

We are truly grateful for your kindness and support.

https://spineandscoliosis.com/before-and-after-asc-scoliosis-surgery/

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