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Make Stephen's Dream Come True

  • The trip has been postponed

      15 January 2025
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    After much thought and consideration, we have decided to cancel Stephen from Dunedin’s trip to LA for now. While this wasn’t an easy choice, we feel it’s the right one given the devastating wildfires affecting the region. Our hearts go out to everyone in LA and across California who are experiencing loss and hardship during this time.

    We plan to reschedule the trip later in the year, once the NBA season starts up again. Stephen is still so excited about this dream, and we’re looking forward to making it happen when the timing feels right.

    Dom and I have made a donation to the American Red Cross, who are working tirelessly on the ground to support those impacted by the wildfires.

    We are grateful to Hawaiian Airlines for refunding our flights and to our travel insurance policy which will help us recover most of the other pre-paid expenses.

    To everyone who contributed to this trip and supported Stephen’s dream, we can’t thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. Rest assured, the funds raised will still go toward making his trip unforgettable when the time comes. We will keep you up to date on this.

    Thank you all for your understanding. Let’s keep the people of LA in our thoughts.

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  • Page has been extended

      10 November 2024
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    HI everyone, I have been able to extend the closing date of this page until January 21st, the day Stevie leaves for his big trip!

    He wanted me to share the countdown clock I made for him...

    https://countingdownto.com/countdown-pages/a_ktWcEr

    Thank you again for all your incredible support to make Stephen's dream come true.

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  • Stephen had his birthday party!

      4 November 2024
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    Stephen had his 50th birthday party on Saturday night at Cobb n Co, Dunedin. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your generous donations. It just proves that every cent counts, no matter how big or small, because it has all added up he has enough to go on the trip of a lifetime.

    The US dollar is terrible at the moment, so everything is costing twice as much, but I have booked flights, accommodation, tickets to Stephen's ideal game (LA Lakers vs Boston Celtics), a Pirate Adventure dinner show, and three days at Disneyland. Dom and I will take him at our own expense in January. Hawaiian Airlines have been so kind to give us a really amazing deal on the flights, so much so that we have booked Stephen in Business Class for the trip there! He is going to have the time of his life. (If you are planning a trip to Hawaii, USA, Japan, Papeete, Sydney, or Seoul anytime soon, please consider flying Hawaiian Airlines)

    I will document the trip for you to see on my Facebook & Instagram pages in late January.

    https://www.facebook.com/JayJayFeeney

    https://www.instagram.com/jjfeeneynz

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  • THE BIG DAY IS ALMOST HERE

      1 November 2024
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    Stephen turns 50 on Monday! And his big birthday party is tomorrow night at his favourite restaurant, Cobb n Co in Dunedin.

    This page is closing in about a week, so we will post a really special update in the next couple of days outlining all the plans.

    In the final hours, in lieu of a 50th birthday gift for Stephen, would you like to give him a few dollars more? The US dollar is terrible at the moment, so everything is costing almost twice as much.

    LET'S MAKE STEVIE'S DREAM COME TRUE!

    You're awesome. xx

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  • One month to go!

      6 October 2024
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    Stephen's 50th birthday is less than one month away! He is very excited!

    He has been a bit stressed this week due the flooding in Dunedin, with his street being one of the worst-hit. He even made the Otago Daily News with his criticism of the Prime Minister for not showing up!

    Anyway, we hope to be able to confirm a few details about his dream trip at his party.

    NBA tickets, Disneyland passes, flights and accommodation are more expensive than we first thought. Can you help Stephen get to 15k by his birthday?

    Please spare a few dollars, and share this link. Consider it an early birthday present!

    Let's make our fiery little friend's dream come true!

    Thank you.

    Jay-Jay

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  • Thank you Sleep Space

      28 June 2024

    Thank you so much to Sleep Space who generously donated a brand new Queen size bed for auction. It sold for $1600!

    Trademe took over $100 for frees and commission though. Grrr.

    So I will add $1500 here to Stephen's tally.

    It looks like he is going to have the time of his life! I can't wait to share the holiday with you all when it happens.

    (Dom and I will post on our Instagram and Facebook and no doubt Stephen will too!)

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  • Open Goal

      20 June 2024

    Thank you for your kindness.

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  • WOW WOW WOW

      20 June 2024
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    Stephen is OVER THE MOON. I called him and he was crying tears of joy. He is overwhelmed by your generosity.

    He can not believe it.

    We will get him the best seats money can buy at the game, get him the Fast passes at Disneyland, let him sleep like a king in a nice hotel, maybe even upgrade his plane ticket and he will have some spending money to buy merch and do other cool things on our trip.

    YOU ARE AN AWESOME PERSON. Thank you so much.

    We will document his trip so you can feel like you're there with us!

    NBA tickets for next season are not on sale yet, but as soon as they are, we will start planning his trip.

    Thank you again.

    xxxxxx

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  • The big trip

      19 June 2024
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    Hi, it's Jay-Jay here :)

    As you know, Stephen is approaching his 50th birthday in November, and it is his lifelong dream to go to LA to see an NBA game live and to go to Disneyland.

    Thank you for helping him achieve this goal. You have been very generous so far.

    However, he does not have enough money yet. The trip is going to be for about a week and the cost of flights, accommodation and tickets for the game and Disneyland are crazy expensive. Are you feeling philanthropic enough to give Stephen's fund a wee boost?

    The money is going to Stephens trip only. Because he cannot go alone, I am going to take him, along with my ex husband Dom, and we are paying for our own expenses. The trip is going to cost us a a lot personally, so we can't really stretch to cover everything for Stephen as well.

    You love him as much as we do (even though he can be super annoying at times!) So please consider another small donation today?

    If we can get him past 5k before his birthday, that would be amazing.

    Thank you so much.

    You're an awesome human.

    Jay-Jay xx

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  • MERRY CHRISTMAS

      16 December 2023
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    Stephen would like to share his christmas message with you. He wants to wish you all a happy and healthy Christmas with your family and friends.

    He is very excited that his 50th birthday is coming up within the year and thanks you for helping him to achieve his lifetime dream of seeing a live NBA game in America.

    Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

    See you in 2024

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  • STEPHEN'S BIRTHDAY!!!

      7 November 2023
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    Stephen turned 49 over the weekend. He is so excited to turn 50 next year though. His goal is still to go to LA and see an NBA game live.

    He is so grateful for all of the generous donations so far, but he doesn't quite have enough to make the trip yet. So if you would like to give Stephen a lovely gift for his 49th birthday, a donation and a message here would make his day!

    Thank you very much.

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  • Happy New Year!

      10 February 2023

    Stephen would like to pass on his gratitude for your generous donations over christmas. He is feeling hopeful that he will raise enough money to see the NBA game in America. You have been very good friends to him and he knows how lucky he is to have you in hi life.

    Each of your donations adds up and as you can see, he has raised over $3000 now. BLOWN AWAY!!! He is still a fair way from his goal though, so if you can spare a few dollars this month, that would be amazing.

    Sending love.

    And Stephen says, God Bless You.

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  • Merry Christmas!!

      22 December 2022

    You have been so very generous toward Stephen. Thank you so much for your support. He is very excited that his dream could finally come true.

    He hopes you have a very happy Christmas with your family and a safe New Years too.

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  • So much love!

      16 November 2022

    Your generosity has been overwhelming. Stephen is so happy. Even though his birthday is two years away, he is already fantasizing about which hotel he will stay at, and wondering which NBA game he will get to go to. So on behalf of him, THANK YOU very much.

    If you know people who care about Stephen like we do, please share this link. It would be amazing to reach the goal sooner than expected and bring his dream to fruition.

    Jay-Jay xx

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  • Wow, thank you

      7 November 2022

    Stephen is absolutely blown away by your generosity so far. Thank you very much. It will be so amazing to reach the goal and tick this once-in-a-lifetime dream off his bucket list.

    Thank you for your lovely messages too. Stephen is blessed to have so many people on his team.

    xx

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