Help Me Stay Strong During My Heart Surgery

$1,445 of $7,000 goal
Given by 25 generous donors in around 6 months

Support my journey through heart surgery by helping cover travel and living expenses for my family to be by my side during recovery.

Epsom, Auckland

Dear friends and kind-hearted strangers,

I am reaching out to you today with a humble request for your support. In the next couple of months, I will be undergoing heart surgery in Auckland to repair two of my main heart valves. This surgery is crucial for my health and well-being, but it comes with a high risk and a long recovery period, ranging from 4 months to 2 years.

As I face this daunting journey, the thought of being alone during such a critical time is overwhelming. Having my family by my side would provide me with the strength and comfort I need to get through this challenging experience. However, the costs of travel, accommodation, and my rent while I am away are more than I can handle on my own.

This is why I am asking for your help. Your generous donations will not only help cover living costs and will also ensure that my family can be with me in Auckland, offering their love and support as I recover. Knowing they are there will undoubtedly aid in my healing and give me the courage to face the surgery with hope and determination.

Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant difference in my life. Please consider donating to my page and sharing my story with others who might be willing to help. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to me, and I am deeply grateful for any assistance you can provide.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Use of funds

The money will be spent on travel and accommodation for my family to join me in Auckland, as well as my rent and living expenses during my recovery period.

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Latest update

Post surgery  21 November 2024

💖 One Month Since Surgery 💖

Today marks one month since my heart surgery, and I’m so grateful for how far I’ve come. Recovery is still ongoing, but I’m getting stronger and feeling better every day.

I want to thank all of you, my amazing family and friends for the love, support, and encouragement you’ve given me throughout this journey. Your kindness has truly lifted my spirits and kept me motivated.

Here’s to continued healing and appreciating every step forward!

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This campaign started on 18 Jul 2024 and ended on 18 Jan 2025.