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Please help Angela Herbert – the one who’s always helped others

  • Bad News for Angela

      16 May 2026
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    Angela’s orthopaedic specialist has told her that her pelvic injuries are the worst he has seen. Following new CT scans she has been told her left pelvis was like shattered glass and that she never will be able to run again, which is her passion. Before her accident, she was a distance runner and would usually train 50km a week. As you can imagine, this news has retraumatised her. She is still having to deal with intense pain, her left leg doesn’t work at all and she has PTSD with regular flashbacks to her accident. She also has Sensorineural hearing loss in her left ear since the accident.

    Angela misses her work, nature and chippy her cat. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. This currently feels like an impossible mountain to climb for her. She has spent 96 days hospital with more months ahead.

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  • An Angela Update

      30 April 2026
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    On the positive front, Angela’s brother came down from Auckland and was able to wheel her out very gingerly to dinner at Lone Star on Anzac Day where she was treated by her Tribal Nations MC bike friends at their get together after the Ride of Respect they had completed to raise over $1700 for the RSA. The excruciating pain to get there was worth it she says. After almost 3 months on her back in hospital, it was a chance to have a peek at the outside world, however briefly.

    Next week Angela has the first CT scan since the accident and will find out if she will need surgery on her 6 major pelvic fractures. She still cannot walk as her left leg won’t move, her left arm is slightly affected and now she has lost hearing in her left ear. Hopefully things will improve once the breaks are healed. This certainly is a rollercoaster ride.

    Angela continues to be overwhelmed by the love and support she has received and loves the days when her cat Chippy comes to visit.

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  • A little bit of good news

      17 April 2026
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    Angela has just found out that the nerves in her left leg are still alive. The reason she cannot use her leg at all is due to a bad break she has (in addition to all the big pelvic fractures). The surgeons believe she will be able to walk agin when the break mends although there is no idea how long this will take. She continues to be so grateful for all the wonderful donations which will help her rebuild her life eventually. We are so lucky to live in such a caring and loving place like NZ. The highlight of Angela's week is a visit from her beloved cat Chips. He settles down with her and brings enormous comfort.

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  • Angela has a Visitor

      12 April 2026
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    Angela has been able to have visits in hospital from her furry best friend. Nothing like a bit of fluffy comfort. She is still unsure of what is ahead with her rehabilitaiton and still can't walk.

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    • 13/04/2026 by Christine

      Dear Angela, so nice to see a fluffy friend with you.

      The purr of cats have a healing frequency. All that will help you to heal.

      A big hug to you ❤️‍🩹

  • Still a Long Road Ahead for Angela

      30 March 2026

    Angela continues to face a very long road to recovery and so much about her injuries remain uncertain. She cannot walk and may have operations ahead. She remains very grateful for your donations as she tries to cope while not being able to work.

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