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The Christian Dahmen Cause

$31,434 donated
Given by 135 generous donors in around 6 months

Sadly, Christian left us in the early hours of Thursday morning (29/12), after a courageous fight against Lou Gehrig Disease.  He is surviv

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In lieu of flowers, a donation box will be available at the church for donations towards the Parish building fund - one of Christian's passions.

It was Christian's dying wish to return to NZ.  Thank you all so much for your support in  helping us fulfill this wish  - a wonderful gift to a wonderful man.

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Week 26 (and the .2!)  18 March 2012

The Final Push - A busy week this week, but the running was a breeze. The weather helped - a glorious week. And a perfect end to the Marathon of Marathons. Thanks to everyone for coming along last night to celebrate the end of the road. A great opportunity to remember our friend one more time, and celebrate the achievement of getting him home for Christmas. Today I ticked the box on the 26.2 by running alongside another 70,000 fun runners in the Round the Bays. A great event, and the perfect finish. Thanks for the support over the last 6 months, and most of all thanks for your donations. I think I might get the bike out tomorrow.......... :-) Week 26: W/C 10th March 2012 - Run # Conditions Thoughts on route Distance. 1) Warm and damp And a good run ? not so many on the street this morning 5.69m. 2) Early start Monday morning Weather good, feeling good. A big week ahead. 6.2m. 3) Grey! But it got lighter! A Quick blast. 3.2m. 4) Blowy evening A warm wind, bit of rain in the air, but a refreshing run out 3m. 5) Beautiful night But Ifm indoors ? time is of the essence after a big day at Villa Maria 6.2m. 6) Early start And a short run before picking up Dazzler at the airport! 2.66m. Total 26.95m. Week 26.2: 18th March 2012 - Run # Conditions Thoughts on route Distance. 1) Glorious morning And I registered as runner no. 66,499 in the Round the Bays fun run in Auckland. So I shared my last run with about 70,000 close friends and relatives! And a beautiful day too, just like the first. All done now. Tomorrow Ifm running nowhere!. 5.29m. Grand Total 718.45m.

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Biss (old TASC boy)
Biss (old TASC boy) on 27 Dec 2011
Good luck to Jez on the running and to you Christian on achieving your new goals in life. A proper piece of Christmas inspiration. Good luck.
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Damian Walls
Damian Walls on 25 Dec 2011
Keep up the running Jes - a fantastic effort for a great cause
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john hurst
john hurst on 24 Dec 2011
Keep up the running Jes - and don't forget to cover up your nipples in futue!
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Kevin Wheeler
Kevin Wheeler on 14 Dec 2011
Christian, So glad you are back in New Zealand with friends and family.
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John Palairet
John Palairet on 13 Dec 2011
Christian you are an inspiration and thankyou for what you have done for OBP
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This campaign started on 4 Jan 2012 and ended on 4 Jul 2012.