Jacinda needs support

Jacinda is a 23 year old high functioning delightful, young woman with autism. She loves cooking, cats and her family. She is a kind soul. She lives in Whangarei with her family.

10 days ago we realized something was seriously wrong and I rushed her to the hospital. She had recently recovered from a double virus and had been in bed for a few weeks. She was complaining of pains in her leg and upon investigation at the hospital they discovered a cyst larger than a rugby ball. ( 33cm x 29cm x 15cm)

It had moved several organs and created a massive blood clot which was blocking most of the blood flow to the painful leg. A few days later they found small clots in her lungs as well.

This has meant she is on blood thinners and they can't operate for a few weeks. Meanwhile the leg is swelling and the stomach is growing. She will be helicoptered to Auckland as soon as possible to get the specialist care she needs and best surgeons. The plan is to use a filter inside the vein to contain the clot going to the leg. Then operate to remove the cyst, 1 ovary and attached tube. Anything else that they find at the time will be dealt with too.

As my husband and I are self employed on a very low income, this means times are financially tough at the moment for us and we are struggling to pay the bills. Let alone pay for expenses in Auckland to be with Jacinda. There will be extra accomodation, food and petrol to fund.

As hard as it is to ask, we would appreciate any support that you can offer.