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Be a Part of My Stroke Recovery

$2,625 of $2,500 goal
Given by 28 generous donors in 7 weeks

Help raise the money to have a specialised treatment done in the US that will help my recovery from stroke and me play music again.

Wellington

Hello, beautiful people,

In 2005, I faced a challenging battle with a brain tumour, which left me deaf in my right ear.

In November 2021, I experienced not one, but two strokes. In a matter of seconds my career as a musician and music teacher ended. These strokes left me paralysed and weakened on my right side. Despite the immense challenges, I have worked really hard and have made excellent progress on my journey to recovery.

However, significant mobility issues with my right hand remain, preventing me from playing my instruments and conducting. This has always been my way of expressing myself, connecting with others, and finding joy even in the toughest moments.

As I embark on this new journey towards recovery, I am not only seeking your support but also promising to use my experience to inspire and bring hope to others who are experiencing stroke or personal hardship. I plan to share my story showing that there is light at the end of the tunnel, the power of never giving up, and that resilience can be learned.

Now I am at a crossroads in my recovery and I need your help. I have learned about a groundbreaking treatment called Perispinal Etanercept at the Institute of Neurological Recovery in Florida, that has shown remarkable results for stroke survivors like me.

The cost of the treatment, along with travel to Florida and accomdation costs are way beyond my reach now and I need your help.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me and being part of this journey.

Use of funds

Funds going towards the medical procedure and pre and post treatment assessments, travel and accommodation costs. If we do not reach the target amount, any funds raised will be used for ongoing rehab and therapy.

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Off to America!  27 January 2024

Hey everyone, so in a little over 3 hours I commence my journey to the USA and the Etanercept treatment.

Thank you all so much for making this happen. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. Stay tuned for a further update!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ 💙 💜

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Jason
Jason on 13 Oct 2023
My dear friend. I am so sorry you have had to deal with all you have, You are an inspiring man whom I have striven to emulate at times. I wish I could be close to the man you are, but my own inadequacies impede me also. I hope you can continue to be the light you have always been and share that brightness with those who deserve to be a part of the life you CHOOSE to continue to build. As so many others do, I love you. :)
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Andrew Stopps

Thank you Jason for these really kind words. I love you too.

Andrew Stopps
Nicole
Nicole on 05 Oct 2023
$100
Andrew Stopps

Thank you Nicole! Don't stop believin!

Andrew Stopps
Aidan
Aidan on 04 Oct 2023
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Andrew Stopps

Thank you Aidan. I hope you are well :)

Andrew Stopps
Sue
Sue on 01 Oct 2023
Good luck my friend
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Andrew Stopps

Thank you dear Sue xxx

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Adam
Adam on 29 Sep 2023
$50
Andrew Stopps

Thanks Adam!

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This campaign started on 23 Aug 2023 and ended on 16 Oct 2023.