Help this mum get life changing surgery

$575 of $20,000 goal
Given by 11 generous donors in 18 days

She’s fighting pain every day to raise her kids. Help this strong mum get life-changing surgery and a chance at a normal life.

Dunedin, Otago

Hi, my name is Danni, and I’m a single mum doing my best to raise two beautiful children, ages 6 and 12. I’ve been diagnosed with both endometriosis and adenomyosis, and I live with chronic, debilitating pain every single day.

These conditions have affected every part of my life. I’ve had to reduce my work hours just to cope, which makes it hard to support my family. I often can’t get out of bed, and even simple activities like playing with my kids or cooking dinner become impossible. My 12-year-old has had to step up far beyond her years, helping care for her younger sibling and me on the tough days. It breaks my heart to see the impact this has on them.

I need a hysterectomy to finally get relief and begin a new chapter, pain-free. Unfortunately, the public system is slow, and private surgery—costing between $14,000 and $25,000—is my only real option. I don’t qualify for private health coverage due to this being a pre-existing condition.

I’ve tried to manage without relying on heavy medications, but the pain is becoming too much. I don’t want my children to keep seeing me like this. I want to be the healthy, active mum they deserve—and return to full-time work to give them a better life.

If you can donate or share my story, you’ll be helping me take the first step toward healing—for myself, and for my kids. Every bit of support means the world to us.

Thank you so much.

Danni

Use of funds

Funds will go toward urgent surgery to relieve chronic pain and restore quality of life. If the full goal isn’t met, all donations will help cover specialist fees, scans, pain management, and ongoing care.

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Justine
Justine on 11 Jun 2025
$200
Danielle Dawson

So grateful xx

Danielle Dawson
Zen
Zen on 10 Jun 2025
$10
Danielle Dawson

Thank you

Danielle Dawson
Nathan
Nathan on 05 Jun 2025
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Danielle Dawson

Appreciate your kind donation

Danielle Dawson
Mel Byrne
Mel Byrne on 05 Jun 2025
$20
Danielle Dawson

Blessings :)

Danielle Dawson
Tamara
Tamara on 05 Jun 2025
All the best on this journey xx
$30
Danielle Dawson

Thank you xx

Danielle Dawson

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This campaign started on 2 Jun 2025 and ends on 2 Dec 2025.