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Support Te Rima's Recovery

$31,088 of $60,000 goal
Given by 824 generous donors in around 4 months

Seeking support on my journey through topical steroid withdrawal to access healing therapy in Thailand that could help me regain my health.

Auckland

Kia Ora, my name is Te Rima, and I am an artist. For years, I've battled a severe condition that began with eczema and was worsened by prolonged use of topical steroids. These treatments, which I thought would heal me, have left me in a challenging state that affects my life physically, emotionally, and creatively.

I've explored various healing methods, including naturopathy, Chinese medicine, and countless diets, but true relief has been elusive. Recently, I learned about Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAT) therapy in Thailand. After seeing its benefits for others and doing my research, I believe this could be a crucial step toward healing.

Clinic: CAP Clinic TSW Solution Thailand

Ph: 02 960 1152

Loctaion: https://maps.app.goo.gl/K9iHHZXB3wnCo3Kx9

I’m reaching out for support to make this journey possible. The funds will help cover CAT therapy, alternative natural treatments, travel, accommodation, and medical needs. Every donation, no matter the amount, brings me closer to a life with less pain and a chance to reclaim my art.

Thank you for supporting me on this path.

Ngā mihi nui,

Te Rima

Use of funds

The funds raised will be used for alternative therapies like CAT therapy in Thailand, accommodation, travel expenses, and medical costs (also in Thailand) associated with my recovery from topical steroid withdrawal. I'll be taking my mother with me as I am too debilitated to travel and look after myself at this raw stage.

If funds are not met, I will find other means to reach goal.

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Latest update

BOOKED AND READY TO GO   24 January 2025

I am happy to announce that everything is ready to me and mum to leave for treatment in Bangkok, Thailand.

We leave next week happy to be a step closer to healing and some definite relief.

I want to thank everyone so deeply that has shown support, donated and even sent me homemade gifts ranging from creams, ointments and detoxing kits that I cannot wait to try once my skin heals its barrier and my immune system is able to stand on its own.

In saying that, the healing is always going to be non-linear dealing with topical steroid withdrawal and the costs to make this treatment happen for me and help assist me living in Bangkok that we could keep the donations going, I would truely appreciate it.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you,

Te Rima

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Guest Donor on 08 Feb 2025
$20
PHILLY
PHILLY on 05 Feb 2025
Hope you have fun in Thailand xxxx
$20
Chloe
Chloe on 05 Feb 2025
$50
Willy
Willy on 05 Feb 2025
Hope treatment goes well cuz!! 💙
$100

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This campaign started on 2 Nov 2024 and ends on 1 Apr 2025.