Helen's Misagnosed Surgery

$420 of $3,000 goal
Given by 4 generous donors in 6 weeks

Helen caught a simple gastro bug and was misdiagnosed due to her Crohn's Disease. Because of surgery she missed the trip she worked hard for

Auckland

Our dear friend Helen, has Crohn's Disease, a debilitating and unpredictable illness. After feeling fairly stable for a long stretch of time, and not having a holiday for 5 years, and working hard to save up, she booked a ticket to see her adorable baby niece in Asia, and a ticket to visit friends in South America.

Unfortunately, just before her flight date, she came down with a gastro bug. The hospital team misdiagnosed the gastro bug as a Crohn's related illness and performed an unneeded surgery. Recovering in the hospital, Helen missed her flight to Asia, and may not be recovered in time for her South American flight in a few weeks.

Unfortunately she had not bought travel insurance in time. Your kind donation would help towards covering the hard earned money she has lost. Helen is such a sweet, generous, fun-loving person. With this emotional blow she really needs your help!

Avital Gazit's involvement (page creator)

Helen is a dear friend. As long as I have known her she has dealt with her chronic illness with humour, strength, and positivity. She has been through so much in the last few years, and I hate to see her hard work fall through the cracks.

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Latest donations

Glenn Curry
Glenn Curry on 21 Apr 2016
Hi Helen, sorry you're facing these challenges right now. I hope your health is back on track fast! All the best from the Curry family! :)
$20
Angeline
Angeline on 20 Apr 2016
Dear Helen,so sorry to hear about your misfortune. We have been really blessed lately so would like to spread our good fortune around. Hope you will be better for your next trip. Love Angie
$250
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 17 Apr 2016
$50
Avital
Avital on 16 Apr 2016
$100

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This campaign started on 16 Apr 2016 and ended on 1 Jun 2016.