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Medical: Portacath and ongoing medication expenses

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Lisa's veins are failing after many years of medical treatment. Her only option to keep fighting the fight is a Port-a-Cath. The Port itself and some of the medication Lisa needs is not covered by Medicare or the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, and currently there is a two year waiting list. Lisa cannot wait this long, she is in urgent need of this device. The sooner this device can be implanted, the better! 14 attempts were made to access Lisa's vein at her last appointment. Her heart is breaking with frustration and she is struggling to keep finding the inner strength that she needs needs to get through this. The bills are mounting and Lisa is mostly bedridden and in constant pain. Due to this, she is currently unable to work and her family are experiencing huge financial strain. Lisa is an inspiration to so many people, she has always volunteered and assisted in her community and has very strong beliefs in paying it forward. The port cost itself is roughly $4500 which is not covered by Medicare, and weekly ongoing treatment is $300-$400.  It would be wonderful to achieve this and extra if possible to cover the ongoing medication expenses and allow the family some breathing space to regain strength and get on top of things. PLEASE lets do this and please share, share, share this fundraiser so we can reach as many people as possible. With many, many thanks.

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    Gina Bruce
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    Lauderdale, TAS
    Lisa Ann Elizabeth Mckenzie
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