Keeks is having Brain Surgery

$18,250 donated
Given by 118 generous donors in around 3 months

Raising financial support for our beloved Teariki's recovery.

Auckland

A little while ago you would have noticed that Teariki was away from work. He unfortunately suffered a unsuspecting seizure which left him and his family very concerned. After alot of investigations, Doctors told him he has a large brain tumor, and the pressure of that tumor is causing his seizures. While the Doctors are confident that the tumor is benign, they also need to be sure, and so have opted for Keeks to undergo surgery to remove the tumor and to take a biopsy. Recovery after this is expected to be approximately 4-10 weeks depending on the surgery itself. Currently, Keeks is set to have surgery anywhere between March and May.

Teariki's MedStrength family are wanting to help him and his young family financially as his recovery will be lengthy and stressful for a young family. This incident is not covered by ACC and medical bills and general cost of living needs to be covered. We would be forever grateful if you could donate a little for the Sword family to get through this stressful period.

Mae Heard-Pennel's involvement (page creator)

Teariki is a member of our gym trainer team. Colleague and friend he is loved by all!

Use of funds

Medical bills around the surgery, medications, private psychology sessions, wage subsidy, physical rehab required thereafter.

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Latest update

Surgery Date - Friday 26th April  22 April 2024

Posted by: James Teariki Sword

Hi everyone,

I wanted to take the time to express my thanks to you all for your support over the last couple months through this journey, wether it was through little conversations in the gym to this give a little page, your support has been amazing for myself and my family and we are forever grateful.

I have been given a date for my surgery - looking at this Friday 26th April.

I will carry all the love, well wishes and support you all have shown with me through the procedure and I look forward to catching up with you all back in the gym in due course.

Thank you again for your support,

Teariki (Keeks)

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 07 May 2024
$50
Whānau
Whānau on 29 Apr 2024
Speedy recovery to you Kiki
$100
Rachael
Rachael on 23 Apr 2024
Best of luck!
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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 23 Apr 2024
$215
Tony
Tony on 06 Apr 2024
Kia kaha
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This campaign started on 8 Feb 2024 and ended on 8 May 2024.