Nadz’ Journey

My sister, the woman who has always been the first to help anyone in need, has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease known as progressive systemic sclerosis. There is no cure for this disease and while many have tried to manage it with conventional medicine, the result is almost always a slow &

severe decline in health as the organs begin to fail, and the body shuts down. This is an extremely painful process and currently, her symptoms prevent her from working. The medication she has been prescribed are a band-aid solution & as the days pass, she is more often bound to her home inflamed, exhausted & unable to eat.

Even though they say there is no cure for her we as a whanau fully hold on to hope that we will find a way .

We are currently exploring

The use of adult stem cell transplant as it has been proven to significantly improve the effects of progressive systemic sclerosis so this is an option but comes at a huge cost of approximately 50 thousand but where there is a will there is always a way. We are also researching other avenues and possibilities for Nadz.

The cost of some of her current medication is unsubsidized and the financial strain is also taking its toll on her & her whanau so anything is greatfully appreciated to help alleviate some of the barriers & stress she is currently facing.

With multiple upcoming surgeries karakia are very much appreciated

Nadz has always been the giver & it’s now time for her to be the receiver

Pakihiwi ki te pakihiwi we will fight