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Sean's Prosthesis Fund.

  • Sean has been honored as one of 24 Attitude finalists

      30 November 2015

    Greeting all Sean prosthesis fund supporters

    Sean has incredible progress on his new leg over the past few months . So much so that he has been selected as one of the 2015 Attitude award finalists, quite a feat and an honour!

    We'd love you all to once again show your support for Sean by voting for him in the Attitudes people's choice award.

    The person with the most votes from friends, family and supporters wins the people's choice 2015 accolade and an awesome prize.

    It's very simple; follow the link, click on the vote button and share.

    http://attitudelive.com/votable/sean-prendeville

    You can vote once a day for the next three days. Competition closes mid day Dec 3rd.

    Sean is currently in the lead, but not by much. If you could all take a moment to vote and share the link at least once a day for the next three days, I am sure we can all push him into the winning place with a good margin.

    Thank you for your support

    Link to the competition

    http://attitudelive.com/votable/sean-prendeville

    Link to our facebook page

    https://www.facebook.com/seanbuildaleg

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    • 25/01/2016 by bhntvyet

      01/01/1967

  • Sean Tackles New Challenges

      25 April 2015

    The first. Few months have. Been busy.In January Sean tackled a climbing wall with a big smile in , in February he started. Water polo and loves it despite the difficulties his short leg poses. He is working on building up his fitness. In March Sean bravely gave the survivors. Speech at Rely for life in Kapiti and cut the ribbon

    April 24 th. he and mum were guest speakers at a CCF. Business. Breakfast . It was a little daunting. Early in the morning it was however a. Lovely morning superbly organized by DEWR professionals . Great venue sold out attendance (140) and an amazing array of goods to auction . The generosity of the community never ceases to amaze . Nearly all the businesses. That attended also donated. Great items .

    The team raised $20 0000 for Child Cancer. foundation in one morning ! Incredible . So proud of you Sean. Not an easy thing to do for a shy teenager whose missed lot of school and battles Dyslexiav. Good on Ya for giving it a go !

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    • 29/11/2015 by Jess

      Hello to all Seans wonderful donorson his givealittke page . This inspirational young man continue to push the boundaries with his no kings motto . He is honored to be an Attitude Awrds finalist this year . The Awrds are on Dec 3rd 2015 . We'd love your help again . As part of the awards the finalists are in a people's choice poll . The capper son with the most votes from their friends family community and supporters wins the honour of being people choice . Sean is currently first on the leader board with four days of voting to go .wed love you to help him finish string by voting fur hat m each day for the next four days it's easy

      Here's the link

      http://attitudelive.com/votable/sean-prendeville or go to attitudelive .com vote and find Seans profile at the bottom please try vote every day until mid day Thursday Dec. 3rd thanks once again

    • 25/01/2016 by bhntvyet

      01/01/1967

  • Moving Forward

      7 April 2015

    It's been awhile since our last update . It's been a very hectic time . Sean has been working hard. On restoring muscle strength and fitness . After so many years of been ill and unable to do much physical activity his fitness has a long way to go however he is improving all the time. It's a busy schedule fitting school home,ifs and all the normal family activities into the mix of Physio needs . Sean is walking well and now is focusing on learning to run again . He attempted a climbing wall in January ! he swims regularly and has taken up water polo . Quite a challenge Sean is currently undergoing a few medical tests as He has had a few lung issues . All in all he is doing great though . He has adapted well to his new leg and now moved back to his old bedroom. Upstairs As he is crutches free and able to handle stairs .Sean hopes to get back to ski ing this winter with a little help . Something he used to love and has not done since his diagnosis . Time to live again . Yahoo watch this space

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      01/01/1967

  • Seans attitude video

      8 February 2015

    Here's a short snippet of Sean's attitude video keep an eye on AttitudeLive.com

    If you go to AttitudeLive.com and click on Sean's video my backwards foot the video with the most shares wins a Samsung phone so happy shariing Sean would love a to get his story out there and a phone would be awesome bonus .

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      01/01/1967

  • Heart felt Thanks

      8 February 2015

    Wow thank you to all those that have visited Seans page and left encouraging messages for Sean . Your help and kindness means more to this family than you may ever imagine . Sean is currently working on core strength and overall energy . This week Sean has less hospital visits . Sean will be meeting with a surgeon to get signed off to have a water leg made all being well. Once again thanks for your your kind help .

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      01/01/1967

  • Not quite there yet

      7 December 2014

    Hello wonderful supporters thank you so much for all your help . It has been amazing .

    Please continue to spread the word and Sean's givealittle link for his page wherever you csn .

    Whilst the response from the community has been superb and very humbling . Sean still has a long way to go till he can start on his dream list and new life . Sean's family are exhausted from the the many commitments and roller coaster of an emotional year . So whilst they will take a break over the holiday season they still need help for fundraisers . The next big event is a garage sale in Kapiti on Hanuary 22 Nd all help and or donated goods gratefully received once again thank you all 366 donations . We appreciated each and everyone of you

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      01/01/1967

  • Dec thanks

      3 December 2014

    Wow I can't believe it's nearly the end of year . Big thank You to our new donors . Just three in the last few days yet so encouraging to see . We are currently away on a treatment week so lots of expenses to cover travel alternate meds accommodation etc . Every little but helps so thank you heaps and heaps . Sean has been unwell again however is starting to pick up a little today hisphysio is progressing and his walking is getting better and better every week . We are all slowly adjusting to this new life with one and a half legs .

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  • Wow so many wonderful messages from readers of stuff.co.nz and the Observor

      14 November 2014

    Wow thanks everyone . Your messages on the wall are great to read . It's been a long hard road not only for Sean , but also for his mum and two sisters . They have battled through incredible trials on all fronts mostly alone . So now to see all this support from others both practically and through encouraging words is such an amazing gift .This Family has endured and strived to overcome horrendous social circumstances ,which alongside Sean's illness have left them financially crippled .It's been a very tough .Hence the relief and delight at seeing this fund grow in indescribable . Thank you one and all for being a helper . One of Sean's Heros . Your gift will help make a brighter smoother road ahead , now and into Sean's future . Sean is recovering well and longing for the day he can finally thrw away the crutches and wheelchairs for good .

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  • Wow so many wonderful messages from readers of stuff.co.nz and the Observor

      14 November 2014

    Wow thanks everyone . Your messages on the wall are great to read . It's been a long hard road not only for Sean , but also for his mum and two sisters . They have battled through incredible trials on all fronts mostly alone . So now to see all this support from others both practically and through encouraging words is such an amazing gift .This Family has endured and strived to overcome horrendous social circumstances ,which alongside Sean's illness have left them financially crippled .It's been a very tough .Hence the relief and delight at seeing this fund grow in indescribable . Thank you one and all for being a helper . One of Sean's Heros . Your gift will help make a brighter smoother road ahead , now and into Sean's future . Sean is recovering well and longing for the day he can finally thrw away the crutches and wheelchairs for good .

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  • So many thanks to say

      6 November 2014

    The past few weeks have been so so busy with so much going on we have not had a spare moment to do the things that are important like say our the heartfelt gratitudes to you all . Amazing people . Firstly thank you so much to Atlos Healthcare . These amazing people are all the way over in Scotland ! My gorgeous cousin Cheryl ( kinda like my sister ) Convinced her colleges and company to hold a fundraising event for Sean They all donned bizarre and fanciful attire on Halloween day and donated to the fund for the privilege . So creative a corporate mufti day and Fun . A real Fun Raiser . Thank you Cheryl . I know that you have prayed faithfully over the years and wanted to do something practical help . You are Awesome . Thank you to all the staff at your work . Your contribution will make a real difference we really hope you enjoyed the day . Stay warm over there in Scotland . Many blessing to you all . From Jenn and Sean

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  • Still waiting.... Today and Kapiti college supports Sean a,ing with room 4 PBS students

      24 October 2014

    It has been another busy day for Sean rushing between health care commitments rehabilation physiotherapy and home school. Not enough hours in the day to fit it all in . Perhaps everyone else has been super busy too as we have no new visitors to Seans page or any new donations at all today . Thus the total remains static $38.00 short of that elusive $7000 fiqure . It has however been a week of wonderful support for Sean within his community. Kapiti college held a mufti day and students of the service council and Sean's form class have given up their lunchtimes all this week to sell raffle tickets . Fantastic! Thanks everyone . Some students from PBS room four have come up with an innovative fundraiser idea selling planter boxes and seeds? At the market this Saturday. They are pretty cool check them out if you down this way .They intend to donate the proceeds towards Seansprosethesisfund Stunning effort and they've pretty much organized it all themselves( with kind parent supervision ) So graduately the fund is growing little by little . Thanks to everyone that has helped in any way either by donating or by sharing the page information and link . Please continue to spread the word to any of your networks that may be interested or able to help . Every tiny bit helps many $2.00 contributions help to get Sean closer to his goals. Till next time take care over the lingweekend

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  • Many thanks from Sean and Jenn

      20 October 2014

    Wow we have 19 new supporter here's to thank today . Over the weekend Seans prosthesis fund climbed by a whooping $1000.00 from 19 new supporters . Your messages of hope and encouragement bring a smile to Sean's face and enhance his determination .Today he is well and happy . There is however an ominous lump on the back of his head that has emerged over the weekend it's a little worrying ! Hopefully it's just some small benign hematoma Whatever it is will probably involve a raft of tests and screening again . Sigh .... I will keep you all posted Once again Huge round of applause with many grateful thanks for your kindness from Sean and Jennie

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  • Thanks to Monday 20th Octobers 5 Heros

      20 October 2014

    Today we had 5 wonderful people visit Seans page in support . Thanks Lisa Ritchie , Faye Rogers and 3 other mystery donors . Thanks for helping . We appreciate you all . Please keep sharing Seans story and his Givealittle link . It's great to be over $6000 marks . Wonderful

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  • Explanation of Sean's Van Ness Rotational Plasty

      8 August 2014

    This is an educational clip from the mayo clinic that may help you understand the whys and wherefore of the procedure Sean has undergone . His amputation is very high at the top of his thigh due to the bibe cancer effects

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  • Update for 07/08/2014

      7 August 2014
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    Sean says ""Wow "" a very big thank you to you all for your kindness and support. It means the the world to us; it's great to know we are not entirely alone in this journey. We left Starship hospital this week for a while and are back in Wellington for Sean to recover close to his sisters. Thanks a lot .It's a huge Mission, however this is 1 /20 th of the way already thanks !!!!

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