Hope for a Kidney - NZ Donor Appeal: Personal Plea

09/07/2025

Kia ora koutou,

Thank you all for the interest, messages, and support – it truly means a lot to our friend.

Just a quick reminder: I run this page in my own time, outside of full-time mahi and being a mum, so I don’t always catch every message straight away. I’ve shared as much information as possible across the page – including detailed posts, FAQs, and contact details – so please take the time to read through before reaching out.

If, after reading everything, you’re genuinely wanting to connect or help, please contact our friend directly. Her mobile number and email are listed in the ad, several posts, and the About section, and in case you miss those spots: 020 485 4941 (text or whatsapp in the first instance, she still has a full time job and a family) and hope4akidney@gmail.com

One thing I kindly ask – please don’t reach out unless you’re serious. She is literally fighting for her life, and being contacted only to be ghosted is not only disheartening, it’s unfair and emotionally draining and cruel.

We’re doing our best to hold hope – and your kindness, patience, and sincerity make all the difference.

Ngā mihi nui.

24/06/2025

🌟 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 – 𝗡𝗭 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹: 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮

A heartfelt welcome to all our new followers — thank you so much for being here.

This page was created as a personal plea to help find a living kidney donor for our dear friend. Every follow, share, and conversation brings us one step closer to giving them a second chance at life.

If you’re new here and wondering what it’s all about, we’re resharing our Frequently Asked Questions post now.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for joining us 💚💚

A Few Things You Need to Know About Kidney Donation 💚

Thinking about kidney donation? Here’s what you should know! If you’re considering becoming a living donor, you probably have lots of questions. Let’s break it down for you.

1. How do I know if I am a suitable donor? You’ll need to go through a series of tests to make sure it’s safe for you to donate. A transplant coordinator can guide you through the process — get in touch for more info.

2. Can I live a normal life with one kidney? Most donors live a perfectly healthy life after donating — just remember, maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle is key! 💚

3. Do I have to be the same blood group as the recipient to donate? Nope! You can donate to someone with a different blood group as long as you’re a tissue match. Testing will ensure you’re compatible.

4. How long does kidney donation take? The testing process can take 4–6 months, and you might need to wait 2–3 months after that for your surgery date.

5. How long is the operation and stay in hospital? The surgery takes around 3 hours, and most donors stay in the hospital for 2–3 days.

6. What about compensation for lost earnings? You may be eligible for compensation for up to 12 weeks if you can’t work while recovering. Most people return to work within 6 weeks.

💬 If you have more questions, please message us directly so that we can connect you with our friend. Don’t forget to share this page or post to help us boost visibility 🥰

20/06/2025

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Trying to see if this is showing up properly — can you do me a favour and chuck a like or emoji if it pops up in your feed? 😅 Appreciate it!

13/05/2025

💛 YES, WE ARE STILL HERE 💛

We know it’s been a bit quiet on this page lately — but please rest assured, we haven’t stopped. We’ve just hit a few unexpected hurdles along the way, and needed some time to reflect, regroup, and figure out our next steps 🛑🔄

Some protocols and guidelines (that were previously unknown to our friend and us) from ADHB have changed the way this donor appeal can move forward — and honestly, it’s been a bit of a blow.

Our friend is now only allowed to refer people for testing if they are:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 her family
🤝 her friends
🔗 or friends of friends

If someone falls outside of those groups, they must first build an in-person friendship with her for at least 6 months before they can be considered for testing.

Yep… that was a tough one to hear.

An "in-person friendship" could be something like meeting for coffee once a month ☕ — and while we know that may feel a bit awkward or forced, it’s the only path forward if no matches are found within her existing network. So, Auckland based it is, and we cannot change the name of the page until it has been 60 days since we changed to include AUS.

We’re still here. Still hopeful. Still in this 💪
Thank you for sticking with us, for following, sharing, supporting, and caring. It means the world. We’re not giving up 🙏✨

28/04/2025

Thank you for the informative post Kidney Health New Zealand 🫶

24/04/2025

🌺 Lest We Forget 🇦🇺🇳🇿
Today we remember the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of the ANZACs — the men and women who served, and those who continue to serve.

May we honour their legacy with gratitude and unity across New Zealand and Australia ❤️

17/04/2025

🚫 Public Notice: Clarification on Organ Donation: No Buying or Selling

We've received a number of messages and comments, clearly trolling — offering to sell a kidney or asking how much we would pay for one.

Let us be absolutely clear:

🛑 We are not seeking to buy a kidney.
🛑 We would never consider paying someone for their organ.
🛑 This is not how organ donation works in Aotearoa New Zealand.

⚖️ What the Law Says (NZ)
Under New Zealand’s Human Tissue Act 2008, it is illegal to:

• Buy or sell human organs or tissue
• Ask for payment in exchange for organ donation
• Offer money to someone for their organ
• Advertise the sale or purchase of organs

Breaching these laws can lead to serious consequences, including fines and imprisonment.
https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2008/0028/latest/dlm1152940.html

✅ Organ Donation Must Be Altruistic and Voluntary
In New Zealand, organ donation is based on informed consent and must be voluntary.
This applies to both living and deceased donors. Offering payment for organs is not only illegal, but it also undermines the ethical foundations of the donation system.

💚 Organ Donation Is a Gift — Not a Transaction
This campaign is built on kindness, compassion, and generosity — not money.
We’re here to find a living donor through hope and humanity, not financial incentives.

🚨 To Trolls and Scammers:
If you message us with offers to sell a kidney or ask how much we’ll pay:

⚠️ You will be reported to Meta
⚠️ You will be banned from this page
⚠️ May be referred to relevant authorities

We are committed to keeping this space safe, respectful, and legally sound for all.

To everyone who has shown genuine care and support — thank you.
Ngā mihi nui 💚

17/04/2025

It’s grey and wild out there with Cyclone Tam rolling in — so here’s a burst of colour to brighten your feed 🌈💛
Stay safe, stay dry, and be kind to yourselves and each other.
Sometimes all we need is a little reminder that even storms pass 🌦️

Image courtesy of Doug Healey, check out his free artwork on his page ❤

15/04/2025

👋𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓬𝓱 𝓞𝓾𝓽 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓵𝔂 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓯𝓲𝓭𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓵𝔂

For anyone who wishes to enquire privately, you can now contact our friend directly using the details below. All communications will remain confidential. Please note, she works full time and will contact you back ASAP.

📞 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲: 𝟬𝟮𝟬 𝟰𝟴𝟱 𝟰𝟵𝟰𝟭
📧 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝟰𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Your privacy and discretion are respected, and we encourage you to reach out if you’d like to help in any way.

14/04/2025

𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐 𝒐𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑲𝒊𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 💖

We’re sharing valuable resources about living kidney donation. These materials come from the United States, but the information is universally relevant, providing insights into the process and its life-saving impact.

📹 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵: 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
A helpful video to better understand how donation works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqI3M4rvD_o

🔗 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀
From the Kidney Registry, USA: https://www.kidneyregistry.com/for-donors/i-want-to-learn-more-about-living-kidney-donation/kidney-donation-facts/

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱
If you’re considering becoming a living kidney donor, you can contact these organisations for local guidance and support:

👉 Kidney Health NZ – https://www.kidney.health.nz/
👉 The Kidney Society – https://www.kidneysociety.org.nz/
👉 Live Kidney Donation Aotearoa - https://www.kidneydonor.org.nz/

Sharing this information can help save lives. Every bit of support counts!

14/04/2025

🩺 Important kōrero from Kidney Health New Zealand

1 in 10 Kiwis have kidney disease — most don’t even know it.
A simple test could change lives, save whānau from the stress of dialysis, and reduce pressure on our health system.

Let’s keep this issue on the radar. 👀
🎧 Listen to the full RNZ interview found in the article.

Kidney Health New Zealand says a simple, $12 test could prevent hundreds of people languishing on waitlists for a kidney donor.

13/04/2025

🚨 We Have Lift Off! 🚀 🚀 🚀

After battling through a whole jungle of tech glitches, card issues, payment hiccups, linking fails and everything in between since Friday night…

💥 We finally did it.
✅ Ads are LIVE.
✅ We're officially in the game.
✅ Facebook land—here we come!

Now it's time to turn up the visibility, reach new eyes, and make some magic happen. Let’s goooo! 🔥📣

👉 Spot our ads out in the wild? Let us know! Screenshot it, tag us, send a carrier pigeon—whatever works. We'd love to see where they're popping up! 🕵️‍♀️👀