Help me to reclaim my freedom.

Two years after my first Covid infection, I’m still living with debilitating Long Covid, Chronic Fatigue/ME, PEM, and Acquired Apraxia of Speech. I thought I’d be back at work by now, and giving back to the community—but instead, every day is a battle.

Some days I can move around the house, take a short trip, or cook—if I pace carefully and manage pain. Other days, I can’t get out of bed. The fatigue is relentless and invisible, but deeply disabling.

Despite this, Long Covid and ME/CFS aren’t officially recognised as disabilities in New Zealand. I've applied for funding through every route I can find—hospital, Enable, MSD, lotteries—but I fall through the cracks. I’m not sick "enough" for some help, but far too unwell to live normally.

I’m asking for support to purchase a mobility scooter, which would help me safely get out with my family, visit the supermarket, or go for a simple walk. But with prices starting at $6,000, it’s not something I can afford on my own.

If you’re able to donate, share this page, or even just send kind thoughts—thank you from the bottom of my heart. Every little bit helps me get closer to freedom, independence, and a better quality of life.

With gratitude,

Amy