Whanganui multiple sclerosis sufferer Briar Novis is just two months away from the trip she hopes will give her back her life.
She and her family will fly to Russia in October to undertake stem-cell treatment not available in New Zealand
Since being diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis four years ago, Novis has suffered a dramatic decline.
Over the past few months, the 43-year-old has lost the use of her legs and needs a walking frame to get around.
She is permanently fatigued and conventional treatments have not worked for her. Doctors say her condition is at the "severe end of the spectrum".