Helping Anne get to the 2016 Paralympics

$465 of $2,500 goal
Given by 6 generous donors in 25 days

Anne's dream is to compete in the '16 Paralympics representing NZ. Let's get Anne to Australia for the first trial for the Dressage event.

Auckland

To get to the Paralympics in September 2016 is no mean feat. With trails starting in January 2016 in Australia at Boneo Park. Anne will compete here and need to achieve 60% SEI elegibitly Para Equestrian 3 Star.

Then further qualifying events at the Nationals and Horse of the Year NZ, later this year.

Travel and flying her horse over to Australia costs a lot so I have created this page to help with the upcoming expenses Anne will have.

Anne's story.

In March 2011 Anne had a hunting accident where she fell off her horse and was hospitalised due to her breaking her C4 & C5 vertebrae with paralysis due to the injury caused to her spinal cord.

The doctor's told us that Anne unfortunately would be Tetraplegic but with Anne's amazing fight, determination to be back on her horse and hard work, she bet all odds.

Anne will spend the rest of her lifetime staying fit to ensure she has the best chance of recovery.

Anne also spends time supporting others that go through life changing events, as these events can happen to anybody in the split of a second.

Please donate and let's help Anne achieve her dreams of representing NZ in Dressage in the 2016 Paralympics.

Cheers,

Rochelle

Rochelle Shaw's involvement (page creator)

Anne is my step-mum and one of the best grandmothers I have ever met. Playing, teaching and making up the most exciting stories and adventures for her grandchildren are just a few things that make her an amazing lady.

Anne has such determination and has over come so many challenges after her accident, but has done this with a positive attitude, smile on her face and hard work.

I would like to help Anne in the ways I can to get to Australia to compete in the first of many trials, so she can reach her dream of being a representative for NZ in the 2016 Paralympics.

Please help me by donating and getting behind this extraordinary kiwi.

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Secret Santa
Secret Santa on 29 Dec 2015
$100
Vivienne Cosgrave
Vivienne Cosgrave on 19 Dec 2015
All the very best to the lovely Anne - admire her a lot for her strength and hardworking and being a fab horsewomen
$50
Jocelyn
Jocelyn on 18 Dec 2015
$30
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 18 Dec 2015
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Annaliese
Annaliese on 17 Dec 2015
You are the most inspiring person I have ever met Anne. Flash and I are will be cheering you all of the way xx
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This campaign started on 16 Dec 2015 and ended on 11 Jan 2016.