Madison's Search for Answers - help me fund tests to confirm my diagnosis so I can access treatment
Fundraising page for potentially life saving scans and treatment.
Hamilton, Waikato
Hi everyone, my name is Madison Rose and I've been battling severe symptoms that have taken away my ability to live a normal life. Chronic pain, joint dislocations, extreme fatigue, frequent vomiting, constant and severe nausea and other debilitating symptoms have left me confined to my home or wheelchair.
Before falling ill, music was my passion, I loved attending band rehearsals and vocal lessons and I was studying psychology at university. Now, I can only manage doctor appointments and hospital trips with the help of my amazing dog, Honey.
Countless visits to doctors and medical tests have failed to provide answers or relief. To uncover the underlying cause of my illness, my specialist now says I need to undergo specialized tests in New Zealand, sent to Germany for review. Unfortunately, the cost of these tests and review exceeds $8,000-9000, well beyond what I can currently afford since I cannot work due to my illness.
In addition, my doctors have recommended a potentially life-saving surgery if I receive a diagnosis. This surgery offers hope for me to get my old life back, but the cost is astronomical and out of my reach without support.
I am deeply grateful for any kindness, compassion, and support you can offer. Your generosity means the world to me. Thank you for donating to my page.
With warm regards,
Maddie
Use of funds
Money will be used for private consultations, tests that cannot be done publicly, specialist diagnosis overseas and other associated costs such as transport.
Latest update
Update 2 September 2024
Hi everyone.
First of thank you SO much to everyone who has donated. I will be reopening the page to continue fundraising for medical treatments. At the moment we are awaiting scans to confirm a second vascular compression before making a plan of actions. So far the funds donated have been going towards expensive private specialist appointments, as treatment for AVCS is not available publicly in New Zealand. I cannot express my gratitude towards each and every person who donated enough.
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