Double above knee amputee to ride New York Marathon

$5,690 of $10,000 goal
Given by 52 generous donors in around 6 months

Support Ian Winson, double above-knee amputee, to travel to and ride the NY marathon with AchillesNZ

Auckland

4 years ago Ian was involved in a work place accident where he lost both his legs and suffered permanent damage to his arms and hands. After 25 surgeries he has learned to walk in prosthetic limbs,swim and now to ride a bike. Achilles NZ has invited him to attend this years New York Marathon as a competitor using a special bike that will be powered by his artificial legs. This has not been done before. All donations go straight to Achilles NZ and will help to get both Ian and a companion to New York in November 2015.

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Robert ex. Watercare IT
Robert ex. Watercare IT on 04 Oct 2015
Go for it.
Private
Tim
Tim on 29 Sep 2015
Good luck with New York. Hope you have an awesome time in New York.
$50
Tuan, CJ and Henry
Tuan, CJ and Henry on 24 Sep 2015
Absolutely fantastic - you'll do very well!
$50
Steve Burkitt
Steve Burkitt on 18 Sep 2015
All the best for the big apple !
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 15 Sep 2015
$100

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This campaign started on 1 May 2015 and ended on 31 Oct 2015.