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Damon's 30th funds

$1,065 of $1,500 goal
Given by 9 generous donors in 14 days

Damon isn't much of a presents guy but since it's his 30th why not pool together and gift him the funds needed to climb up some big rocks.

Otago

If you’ve spent any time with Damon in the last decade, you’ll know he has a thing for mountains... He’s biked, hiked, ran (a marathon), snowboarded and climbed up and down countless metres.

In March of this year, Damon and I travelled to Nepal where we trekked the Langtang Valley and summitted above 5000m. Whilst this was perfectly enough for me, I could see it was the beginning of another mountain related love for him.

Everyday life in Queenstown means being surrounded by some pretty awe-inspiring athletes some of whom, Damon has been lucky enough to meet and even work with. People who have introduced him to the possibility of reaching new heights of his passion through mountaineering (pun intended).

As with most hobbies, mountaineering is not cheap. But I could think of no better way to celebrate this charming, crazy boy’s 30th birthday than helping him achieve his goals. So I’m asking for any contributions to his gear funds that you might offer, big or small. I know it would mean the world to him that the people he loves, helped him get up there safely.

Love and hugs, Lucy xx

Lucy Stribling's involvement (page creator)

Damon has been my loving partner and mountain buddy for the last 3 years.

Use of funds

The big ticket items Damon needs are boots, ice axes and crampons. But really he can choose what this money goes towards. Pray that he holds off buying himself any new gear before the end of the month!

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New goal   15 October 2024

BIG thank you to those that have donated already - hugely generous!! I've set a new goal because my boy is loved and I'm competitive.

Extra pic to help get the dollars rolling in. Not mountain related but cute as!

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Latest donations

Franki
Franki 1 hour ago
Happy Birthday pal!! Woohoo welcome to the 30’s club! xxxx
$50
Suria
Suria 2 days ago
Happy birthday Damo! Welcome to the big 30s. Glad you’re on this planet and glad to know you. Love Suria, Dan and Manuka
$50
Emma
Emma 2 days ago
Happy Birthday Damo! Welcome to the 30s club! T&C's attached to my contribution is that you take me climbing next time I'm in NZ! Hope you have the best day and best adventures with your new gear!
$100
Lucy
Lucy 2 days ago
Happy birthday Big D! Boots may be ticked off the list... but I have every faith that you will find new toys to spend this money on. Thanks for making me do scary things and pushing me up the hills. Love you xxxx
$100
Sophie
Sophie 2 days ago
Happy birthday Damo & welcome to your 30s!! Can’t wait to see all the gear that will be acquired in preparation of your mountain adventures. Have the best day celebrating 🎉
$50

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This campaign started on 3 Oct 2024 and ends on 1 Nov 2024.