Limb-it-less Shaz Dagg

Kia Ora, I’m Shaz Dagg, a New Zealand para-athlete. A few years ago, I lost my arm in a farming accident but have not let that stop me from living my life to the fullest.

In 2024 I will be conquering New Zealand’s Coast to Coast as a solo, female amputee. This is no small feat given the race involves 243km of kayaking, biking and running. I am so lucky to have such a supportive team helping me to develop special equipment so that I can complete this race solo.

Not only will I be completing this notoriously difficult race, I am also using this as an opportunity to raise funds for a charity very close to my heart – Kidney Kids NZ. I recently discovered I only have one kidney, so this charity is very important to me. Kidney Kids provides vital support to children in Aotearoa living with kidney disease. You can read more about Kidney Kids here https://kidneykids.org.nz/

So please get behind me and help support the amazing work of Kidney Kids. Every little bit helps, and all donations will be gratefully accepted 😊 With my training already well underway, your support will help keep the morale up as we knuckle down with the rigorous training.

Don’t forget to follow my journey via my Facebook and Instagram pages, as I will be posting regular updates as I prepare for the big event!

Instagram: @paratriathlete_shazdagg

Facebook: @limb-it-less Shaz Dagg