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July 15, 2025

Amelia is battling Abdominal Vascular Compression Syndrome

Amelia is just 13 years old and bravely battling Abdominal Vascular Compression Syndrome. Her only hope for a normal, pain-free life lies in a life-saving surgery available only in Germany.

The Lost Spring, or, as it has become known, Coromandel’s Pacific Island Resort, has been moved to give to the plight of Amelia.

“Our young people in crisis need practical support. Amelia could be our child or grandchild”, says Alan Hopping, founder of The Lost Spring. “I am sure there are individuals and businesses who are able to help. It is a time for those who can, to step forward.” Alan hopes that others will match The Lost Spring’s gift of $10,000.

Amelia’s Journey

Amelia’s family and friends are aiming to raise $200,000 NZD, and they need the help of the wider community to get her there. Any donation big or small is appreciated.

The Informer is focusing on Amelia because her grandparents, Ann and Henry Sadler live locally in Whitianga. Ann is an active member of the Whitianga Art Group and brought Amelia’s plight to our attention. Amelia was a regular visitor to her grandparents before becoming too ill to travel. For the last year, Amelia has been unable to eat or drink and requires being tube fed.

Her medical team in New Zealand have tried everything available to them but Amelia’s only hope of getting back to school and a normal teenage life is surgery in Germany. Some with Amelia’s condition have been treated successfully in Australia but with four compressions to be addressed in the one operation, the hospital in Germany has the resources to specialize in this. Although Amelia’s condition is considered rare, Ann wishes there was a way for the New Zealand hospitals to be able to deal with this debilitating condition.

For the last year Amelia has been unable to eat or drink and has been tube fed. She has spent the last six months in Waikato Hospital and has been battling through inconsolable amounts of pain. Amelia is booked to have surgery in Germany on 5 August 2025.

To donate go to https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/amelias-hope-for-healing-help-our-beautiful-girl. Follow Amelia’s journey on Facebook – Amelia’s Hope for healing.