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Support Te Rima's Recovery

$37,304 of $60,000 goal
Given by 1045 generous donors in around 8 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

Closing page - Thank you 💛  19 July 2025

Thank you so everyone so deeply for helping me on this first stage of my journey, supporting and getting me over to Thailand to receive a treatment that was not available to me here in New Zealand. This helped me heal in all aspects that I am so grateful. My journey continues as my skin and health has declined since being back home so now plans to move back to Thailand are underway. 🤍🤍🤍

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Latest donations

Leialani
Leialani on 20 Jun 2025
Aloha brother, inspired by your journey and so happy to see you healing both inside and out. Me ke aloha!
$20
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 18 Jun 2025
$10
Amelia
Amelia on 16 Jun 2025
I don’t know you but I am so moved by your story and vulnerability. It can be so terrifying to feel like your body isn’t on your side. Sending you so much love and healing, you will come out stronger than before. 🤍
$10
Joann
Joann on 15 Jun 2025
Sending you lots of love from the Bay Area in California❤️
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 14 Jun 2025
$3

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This campaign started on 2 Nov 2024 and ended on 1 Jul 2025.