Our Wesley's future is SO BRIGHT!

$4,380 of $3,100 goal
Given by 48 generous donors in 7 weeks

Wooh! Wes is in line for the transplant that will cure his kidney disease & diabetes! Now he just needs funds ready for when the call comes.

Nawton, Hamilton

After 3 years of preparation, Wes is officially on the list for the kidney & pancreas transplant that will not only cure his kidney disease but COMPLETELY CURE HIS DIABETES! 🎉

Wes hasn’t been able to work for 3 years. Every day consists of countless pills, fatigue and nausea. Right now, his dialysis machine is the only thing keeping him alive.

After this operation, he'll be able to go back to work, have energy again and completely turn his life around!

Wes will be in the hospital for around 10 days, followed by a 3-week recovery stay in a nearby motel. His partner Hiria will be by his side the whole time supporting him through the journey.

*The only problem is that there are unfunded costs involved that Wes is simply not in a position to cover. And on top of that Hiria will lose at least 5 weeks wages to support him.*

It could be day, month, year – but he has to be ready to go when the call comes, day or night.

We’re so excited for Wes to step into his new life — and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support to get him there.

Much love — from Wes cousin, Steph xx

(All funds raised will be held in a separate account and used solely to support this journey, from hospital stay through to recovery)

Steph Kingsford's involvement (page creator)

Cousin

Use of funds

Monthly costs:

Accomodation = $480

Gas = $160 for month

Rent = $270 for month

Food = $480

Parking = $496

While this totals only $1,866 we a have a goal of $3,100 as a buffer in case there are complications and he needs to stay longer.

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Nicholsons.
Nicholsons. on 18 Jul 2025
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Jodi W
Jodi W on 18 Jul 2025
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Ange & Darren
Ange & Darren on 14 Jul 2025
To Wes, much love to you both. From Ange & Darren
$200
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 13 Jul 2025
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Raewyn
Raewyn on 13 Jul 2025
All the very best pips brother. From an ex colleague.
$25
Steph Kingsford

Thank you!

Steph Kingsford

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This campaign started on 10 Jul 2025 and ended on 31 Aug 2025.