Help support Penny through her toughest battle yet
Support our dearest friend Penny through this next uncertain phase of her illness.
Porirua, Wellington
Our dearest friend Penny is about to face her toughest battle and she needs our support to get through this next hurdle.
For those who know Penny, you know she is the most caring, loyal, strong and determined person. Penny has been fighting so incredibly hard these past 18 months after originally contracting Covid which has caused an endless number of complications including a damaged vagus nerve, gastroparesis, intestinal failure and peripheral neuropathy. Unfortunately now, her body is not as strong as her mind and she is left facing an uncertain future with limited options left. With an upcoming surgery in the coming weeks to try help stabilize her body, the surgery is not only risky but it will likely require a lengthy (months long) hospital stay for recovery.
With daily medical supplies, unfunded medications, hospital parking costs, fuel costs, benefits being stopped due to mistakes from WINZ and general family expenses, costs are mounting up for Penny and her family.
Regular updates will be given on Penny's situation so people can follow along with this next journey of hers.
Amy Fowler's involvement (page creator)
Penny is a good friend of mine and her and her family have asked for my help during this tough time.
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Money will be spent towards daily medical supplies, unfunded medications, hospital parking, fuel, rent, food, electricity and any other expenses Penny faces during this next hurdle.
Latest update
Infection and next procedure 7 May 2026
Swap results came back yesterday and have confirmed Penny has a staphylococcus aureus bacterial infection of her wound which isn't good. They were hoping to get the procedure to fix the internal device done yesterday but they ended up having a big meeting to weigh up the risks of spreading that infection if they go back in vs trying to fix a route to get some nutrition in here. They have decided now to schedule the procedure for Friday to try allow the antibiotics extra time to work and give them time to check her inflammatory markers etc. It’s a bit of a rock and a hard place at the moment. The wound has continued to break down more and the infection is still making her feel very ill. Her body is dealing with a lot right now but she is continuing to do her absolute best and sends her love to everyone and thanks everyone for all their support.
If you would like to help support them further during this difficult time please help share this Givealittle page around. It would mean the absolute world.
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