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Support Levin’s Favourite Busker – Bonnie Crighton

  • Bonnie's progress

      27 November 2025

    For the family, mum is recovering very well all considering since her operation last week.

    She had the procedure taken care of by Doctor Andrew Parker and the Neuro team in Wellington hospital last week (Wednesday 19th November 2025).

    6 days post surgery, mum then transferred to Palmerston North hospital and stayed there for a couple of days until finally transferring back to her home town of Levin and staying at Star 4 hospital where she will undertake a rehabilitation program.

    Mum is allowed to go for very small walks at the moment, and is ever so grateful for all the loving messages and the amazing donations she's received so far.

    Thank you very much.

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  • Update on Bonnie

      21 November 2025

    Bonnie has undergone surgery, and it ended up taking longer than expected. She developed a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak during the procedure, and the team had to take a graft from her leg and nose to repair it. They had warned us this was a possible complication, especially with something of that size being removed, and thankfully they were able to fix it successfully.

    For now, she needs to stay in a strict 30-degree head-up position until Saturday before repositioning occurs again to support the repair while it heals. She’s doing well — talking clearly, moving her fingers and toes, and staying in good spirits — but she currently needs full assistance with everything.

    We’re grateful for the care she’s receiving and will keep everyone updated as she progresses. Thank you for all the support.

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    • 25/11/2025 by Linda

      Thank you so much for this update. A very worrying time for you all, but she's a trooper, isn't she? Sending my God wishes and please say hi to Catherine too. X

    • 28/11/2025 by Linda

      That's great news, thank you 😊 please give her a hug from me. X