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Kate's Chance to walk unaided

  • 19,000 short over half way

      10 August 2018
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    I am pleased to announce we are only 19K short from 100K which I am determined to get. I can not thank everyone who had helped get the 80K we have needed to get. A massive thanks to the kind donor who made my target shorter than 50K also a huge thanks to others who have helped me Over these last two years, it has been a rocky road but nearly there. If there is anyway, you can help get the remaining 19K I need to make this trip possible then I would appreciate it. If you are in Hamilton and Auckland, I have two events which I am hoping will get us over the finish line first one being -

    Jonny English strikes again 22nd September @ 4:30 Metro Hoyts Hoyts $15 general admission OR $30 for a combo (inc. drink, popcorn, and ice cream) – Tickets can be purchased by contacting me using the email below or through Facebook. Tickets must be pre-paid

    Jonny English strikes again 22nd September @ 6:30 Hoyts Whangaparaoa $15 general admission OR $25 for a combo (inc. drink, popcorn, and ice cream) – Tickets can be purchased by contacting me using the email below or through Facebook. Tickets must be pre-paid

    QUIZ Night 13th of October 2018 $20per person teams of 6 from 6:00 pm Hangi for dinner Quiz starts 7:00 pm at The Link Cnr River Rd, And Te Aroha St, Claudelands, Hamilton - Tickets can be purchased by contacting me using the email below or through facebook

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  • Halfway and date will be coming soon

      8 July 2018
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    A big thank you to all those who have supported me.

    I will be getting a date very soon from America and I am only half way to where I need to be and I do not want to say no to yet another date.

    I have this event coming up I really need numbers so would be great to see you all there like i mentioned above if you want to help you can.

    All processes will help me get to America where I will have a particular surgery called Selective Dorsal rhizotomy which involves cutting some of the sensory nerve fibers that come from the muscles and enter the spinal cord.

    I need this because I have Cerebral Palsy ( CP ) from medical misadventure unforcantly ACC will not cover this operation as it is overseas.

    This is the only operation that will helps Cerebral Palsy patients.

    I have been working closely with my local MP to make changes for future New Zealanders who are accepted.

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  • Long way to go in a very short time frame

      9 June 2018
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    With such a long way to go America has informed me, I am near the top of cancellation list, and I can get as much as 12 weeks - 2weeks notice.

    I have already had to turn down two dates given to me

    so please help me get there whether that is coming to my events sharing my story or donating through givealittle so I do not have turn down a third date.

    Events are:

    If your in Auckland:

    28th July Comedy night $30 or $28 for 10 or more people Orewa College Arts and Event centre 7pm

    If your in Hamilton

    - 22 June “Jurassic World” 8 pm at Metro Hoyts $15 general admission OR $30 for a combo (inc. drink, popcorn and ice cream) – Tickets can be purchased by contacting me using the email below or through facebook. Tickets must be pre-paid

    - 01 July “Incredibles 2” 4.30pm at Metro Hoyts $15 general admission OR $30 for a combo (inc. drink, popcorn and ice cream) ) – Tickets can be purchased by contacting me using the email below or through facebook. Tickets must be pre-paid

    - 05 " Antman and the WASP" 8pm at Metro Hoyts $15 general admission OR $30 for a combo (inc. drink, popcorn and ice cream) ) – Tickets can be purchased by contacting me using the email below or through facebook. Tickets must be pre-paid

    - 21 July “Mama Mia 2” 8pm at Metro Hotys AND Te Awa $25 (inc. drink) or 2 LUX seats for $100) – Tickets can be purchased by contacting me using the email below or through facebook. Tickets must be pre-paid

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  • Every where I look there seems to be a hurdle

      15 April 2018
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    While I continue to battle to fundraise, I am finding it harder and harder to see other people get funds very quickly and I am taking a small step forward every day. Just the other day I thought this fundraising Journey was going to be finally over and I would be on a jet plane to America. What some of you do not know is I have applied for funding through an organization and was meant to get an answer last week. However, there is another delay with the process and it unknown for when I will know if some of the funds will be paid for. It was not the news I wanted or was expecting however it made me realize that in life we get hurdles planted in the middle of a journey but we have to make the chose whether we stay where that hurdle is and go nowhere or jump it and continue with your trip. I have decided to keep this Journey of fundraising, and I would not have 50K sitting in my bank account now if it was not for you kind souls donating and helping me get to America. Another 50K to go which I am determined to get and nothing will stop me from understanding that there is always a way.

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  • Seen the Surgeon

      23 February 2018
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    I've met the surgeon from America today. Who will be cutting into my spine later this year to get me to walk unassisted by cutting my spastic nerves? If I DO NOT have this surgery, I will be in a wheelchair in 5 years time, and I will not allow that happen. However I can't get to America without 100K, so any donations so thank you for all the ones who have donated but if you can share the story around and encourage others to donate then that will be amazing

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  • Thank you all so much

      27 January 2018
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    I have not quite achieved my surgery in America goal yet, but by the end of 2018, it will happen one way or another.I want to thank everyone who has helped and supported me with my journey to get new legs in America I hope that 2018 I can get them as life with CP sucks and you getting rid of spasticity is really going to change my life. we need to raise 120K and to date we have 40K so if anyone can donate and make 2018 the year for me. so I need another 80K

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  • Wow

      15 October 2017
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    Again I am greatful for every donation whether that is small or big. So are over half way and only need another 40k to go before we head to the states I can not do this without your support so thank you so much 😊

    If your in Hamilton or know people in Hamilton I have this event coming up so why not help by getting a team together and support me get to America

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  • UPDATE

      7 May 2017
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    So will only starting fully this year I am quarter of the way there with the amount needed $25K I could not of done that with everyones kind generosity and help along the way.

    The ones who have donated and that are in Auckland I am having a comedy event all details on the poster

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