22/05/2026
My name is Shirley Maharaj, and I am reaching out as a mother asking for help during one of the most painful and frightening times our family has ever experienced.
My son recently went through a life-threatening medical emergency that nearly took his life. What started as severe pain and worsening weakness quickly became critical, and we were told he needed urgent spinal surgery to prevent permanent damage and save his life.
He underwent a major procedure known as a T5 and T6 laminectomy with debulking of a dorsal epidural lesion. Doctors had to operate on his spine to relieve dangerous pressure on his spinal cord caused by an abnormal lesion in his upper back. There were moments during this ordeal where we truly feared we were going to lose him.
As a mother, nothing prepares you for seeing your child lying in a hospital bed, fighting through pain, unable to walk properly, and depending on crutches just to move around. The emotional trauma of almost losing him is something our family is still trying to process.
Although the surgery was successful, his recovery has been long and difficult. He continues to struggle with pain, limited mobility, emotional stress, and ongoing medical needs. On top of this, we are now facing overwhelming financial pressure from ambulance fees, hospital bills, medications, rehabilitation, transport, and everyday living expenses.
Because he is on a student visa, accessing financial assistance has been extremely difficult, making this situation even more challenging for our family.
My son has always tried to stay strong and independent, but right now he needs help. I am humbly asking for any support, whether through donations, prayers, or sharing this fundraiser. Every act of kindness will help relieve some of the burden and allow him to focus on healing and rebuilding his life.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking the time to read our story and stand beside our family during this difficult journey.
The bank details are;
PayID: 0452098679
Westpac account details are:
Sagar Maharaj
BSB: 732277
Account: 536960
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