Karl needs your help to kick MS’s butt!

$1,887 of $10,000 goal
Given by 17 generous donors in one year

Trying to help my friend regain his quality of life and some of his dignity back.

Saint Johns, Auckland

I have known Karl for over 20 years and throughout our friendship he has always put everyone first regardless of what he had going on in his life. His biggest strength has always been humanity and seeing the best in people, but in his time of need he has encountered a terrifying struggle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Since November of 2022 he's endured personalities that refuse to care about competently doing their jobs and provide the care that they are supposed. This is currently only happening maybe once a day at best and no matter the amount of calls that have been placed his weekend service has stopped showing up regularly. When help does arrive, it is often met with hostility or hours too late, robbing him even further of his dignity while having to explain that he is incapable of caring for himself due to his mobility being an issue. The flat that he is currently in has narrow hallways and doorways rendering a wheelchair useless even if he could afford it currently. An average task such as getting to the rest room or answering the door is laborious and carries dangers such as falling and then it can take hours to regain his footing and recovery is often days in the future.

His Parents are trying to provide him a second chance by bringing him home. He would have access to more in home care and a safer environment because there are people to help call for help if its needed.

Ross Adrian's involvement (page creator)

A long term close friend and a brother.

Use of funds

It will cover the expenses of the move from Auckland to his parents in northland, a wheelchair and paying back medical bills.

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Latest update

Latest news  6 July 2023

Thank you all.

Karl is now up north and having his flat sorted out and this chapter is coming to a close.

Next on the list is now sorting out more of hs incontinence items as well as working towards a wheel chair.

Now the battle begins getting all the medical side sorted his infusions have been sorted, now working on getting physio, the gp, ms society, home help, and the rest organized tiring times ahead as it is wearing him out.

Let's hope physio keeps going well if it does maybe able to drive again. If not conversion of his car may still be on the books.

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TK
TK on 21 Mar 2024
Hope this makes it well! Prayers for you sir ❤️
$30
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Guest Donor on 25 Aug 2023
$50
Ross Adrian

Thank you so much for the support. there is still a way to go. Karl is back working on his standing, walking and balance capabilities as well as his incontence issues. The family has had a blow that has set him back with his thought's but had also made him more determined then ever to beat this

Ross Adrian
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Guest Donor on 25 Jun 2023
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Ross Adrian

Thank you for the support

Ross Adrian
Master Saber
Master Saber on 08 May 2023
Karl, when life gives you lemons, go make some lemonade! As stated previously, this is just a phase that you will eventually overcome. Don't lose faith and use this to get back on your feet!
$18.50
Ross Adrian

Thank you for the donation I know chef has said he really appreciates what has been given and will be doing the best he can in his situation

Ross Adrian

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This campaign started on 27 Mar 2023 and ended on 27 Mar 2024.