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Ben shortly after his accident

Ben shortly after his accident

Ben after his accident with Coach Brian Lima and members of his Marist Rugby team

Ben after his accident with Coach Brian Lima and members of his Marist Rugby team

 
PAGE CREATOR: NZ SpinalTrust
EVENT: Mercy Dash
EVENT DATE: 31/12/2010

** SITE NOW CLOSED **

Wow! The fundraising for Ben Leia in Samoa who broke his neck playing rugby last year has been phenomenal. Over $36,000 has been raised via this website alone and over $300,000 from other sources both here in NZ and around the world.

Following a visit to Samoa during June 2011 by Dr Raj Singhal (Spinal Specialist and Ben Leia Trust Trustee) the Ben Leia Trust is delighted to announce that Ben is in good health and great spirits and looking forward to Samoa having a fantastic RWC 2011.

So this online fundraising site is now closed but anyone seeking more information should contact:
The Ben Leia Trust
36 Applefield Court
Northwood
Christchurch 8051

Thanks so much for your incredible generosity!




My Online Sponsors To Date
DATE NAME AMOUNT COMMENT
25/07/2011 Lilly Fuifui $70.00 God bless you and your loved ones...Loto tele ma Fa'amalosi! :)
17/02/2011 HCRT - Prostatouch Treviso $145.00 Be strong Ben!
12/10/2010 Donna Neville $50.00 Keep smiling Ben. You are a true inspiration.
30/09/2010 Nick Kohl $230.00 All Best Wishes Ben
09/09/2010 Dianne $25.00 I have 2 sons who have played/play rugby and it could easily have been one of them.
My thoughts and best wishes go out to Ben and his family
04/09/2010 Guglielmo Malusardi $50.00 Forza Ben! Don't give up!
02/09/2010 Phillipa McGregor $50.00 All the best Ben and good luck
01/09/2010 Tony and Carolyn $1,000.00 Thinking of you, praying xx
21/08/2010 Kerrin $25.00 All the best Ben
20/08/2010 Geri and Gareth $100.00 We will never stop searching until we find that cure. Don't stop believing; stay strong. Take care.
17/08/2010 Dan Cotterall $100.00 thinking of you in China, Ben. zhu ni shenti meitian hao yi dian!
16/08/2010 Jeremy $200.00 Keep brave Ben
15/08/2010 Hash $15.00 All the best. Stay strong.
15/08/2010 Blue Gray $40.00
14/08/2010 Stirling Family $50.00 God bless
14/08/2010 Tim Murphy $25.00 Stay strong Ben, hope this helps in some way.
13/08/2010 Richie McCaw $200.00 Best wishes my friend
13/08/2010 Don Mackinnon $100.00 Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you Ben.
13/08/2010 David, Gillian, Georgia, Marley and Tate Gibson $100.00 Hey Ben, sending all our positive vibes and support to you and your family.
13/08/2010 Senio Family $500.00 Alofas to you Ben and continue to trust in God uso as you are doing bro! Love from Senio Fams here in Falani
13/08/2010 Donna $100.00 All the very best Ben, blessings and aroha.
Donna & Family
12/08/2010 Carolyn $25.00
12/08/2010 As above $100.00 We were so impressed by your cheerful smile despite your tragic accident.
12/08/2010 John & Lenette Burgin $100.00
12/08/2010 Stanton Family $50.00
12/08/2010 Kim and Michelle Reid $25.00 Good luck and best wishes Ben
12/08/2010 Leftfield Productions $1,000.00 our thoughts are with you and your family. be strong :)
12/08/2010 Neil & Sarah $150.00 All the best brother!
11/08/2010 Jordan and Josebelle Filipo $60.00 Faamalosi Ben, God Bless you and your family.
11/08/2010 Harry's Tribe $150.00 Blessings
10/08/2010 Auckland Rugby & The Blues $350.00
09/08/2010 Ben & Jade Hurst $50.00 Sending you warm healing thoughts to you and your family Ben.
09/08/2010 Graeme $50.00
06/08/2010 Vivian Naylor $100.00 Our hearts and thoughts are with you. Stay strong.
06/08/2010 Diom (PR) $100.00 Good luck...
03/08/2010 Marty and Sue $100.00
02/08/2010 Marg $50.00 Good luck Ben
02/08/2010 J Eele $400.00
02/08/2010 John Paul Penny $100.00 From a former Marist player. My thoughts are with you.
30/07/2010 Smith Lamont Whanau $100.00 Prayers are with you Ben
30/07/2010 Johnston Family $1,000.00 From your extended Marist family.
29/07/2010 AlanBengio $200.00 Coraggio, Ben Lei'a!
29/07/2010 Brian & Janet Currie $50.00
29/07/2010 Doreen & Auki $25.00
29/07/2010 Melva $25.00
28/07/2010 Pryme New Zealand Ltd $500.00
28/07/2010 Charlotte Stanley $25.00
28/07/2010 Patrick Schuster $50.00
28/07/2010 Dan & Sam Lafaialii $100.00 Uso fa'amalosi malagolago i le Ali'i
27/07/2010 Daphne Heads $332.00 All the best
27/07/2010 Ben Larson $333.00 All the best
27/07/2010 Kerran and Kath Larson $335.00 Thinking of you
27/07/2010 Denis kean $25.00 All the best and praying for you Ben
27/07/2010 JoAnne $137.00
27/07/2010 Philip and Sue $30.00 All the best Ben
27/07/2010 Barkers (Dublin) $100.00 Ben, best wishes to you & your family.
26/07/2010 Brett Meads $100.00
26/07/2010 Sohrab Fataar $25.00 Ben, God Bless and be strong
26/07/2010 Neil K $25.00
26/07/2010 Cheryl & Kerry $100.00
26/07/2010 KiwiPower $10.00 Ben. Ma te Atua koe e manaaki, e tiaki, e whakapiki ake i a koe i tenei wa me nga ra e whai ake atu.
26/07/2010 The Gaswisles $25.00 Stay strong Ben
25/07/2010 Rob Benson $50.00 All the best Ben
25/07/2010 Cally Edgar $100.00 With much love Ben, stay strong.
25/07/2010 Emma Langlands $10.00
24/07/2010 JB $100.00
24/07/2010 Greg Rawlinson $150.00 Stay strong Ben
23/07/2010 jake paringatai $100.00 All the best bro
23/07/2010 Cornishs $50.00 Good luck Ben
23/07/2010 Uncle Fester $50.00
22/07/2010 John Baird $50.00
22/07/2010 Pete, Kate & Lucy $500.00 Wishing you all the best Ben, and hope to meet you sometime! (I am an old quad, and am always looking to travel to warmer climates.)
21/07/2010 Mark & Roline Molioo $25.00 Manatua oe ma ou mafatiaga i matou talosaga. Faamalosi!!
20/07/2010 Corra $100.00
19/07/2010 P S Prasad $50.00 Stay Strong..
19/07/2010 Etuale Family $50.00 Isaiah 40: 29-31
17/07/2010 John Bourke & Corrin Donnelly $25.00 All the best! What great support!
17/07/2010 nancy walbran $40.00 this donation is for Ben Lel'a
16/07/2010 Chris and Liz $1,000.00
16/07/2010 Babs $50.00 The whole of the rugby fraternity is backing you and your family now, Ben.
16/07/2010 bandinia $25.00
15/07/2010 Jonny Wilkinson $500.00 Stay strong my friend.
15/07/2010 Kaz $50.00 Hold onto your hopes & dreams, don't let anyone take them away. Keep believing, pushing yourself & trying everyday. Don't give up, stay strong. Kia Kaha...
15/07/2010 gareth and tina $100.00 our best wishes to you and your family
15/07/2010 gilbo $25.00 Keep Strong!!!
15/07/2010 alessandro $50.00
15/07/2010 Andrea $100.00 Be Strong Ben
14/07/2010 Gill $25.00
14/07/2010 Niki & Andy $50.00
14/07/2010 andrea $35.00 ciao
14/07/2010 Hannah Thorne $50.00
14/07/2010 Joseph & Susan Tausilia $100.00 God bless uso. The word is spreading for you. There're alot of people willing to help. God bless.
13/07/2010 Bren Sargeant $54.00
13/07/2010 aitch@wasps & Doog22 (PR) $50.00 Hoping this effort gives you a better chance at a brighter future.
13/07/2010 Junior Poluleuligaga $50.00 Wish you well uso. Keep the faith!
13/07/2010 Phil - PR $100.00 Best of Luck with the recovery
13/07/2010 Pelo - Planet Rugby $100.00 Keep strong young man.
12/07/2010 Allen Family $100.00
12/07/2010 Rowan Hill $150.00 that's a big cross to bear Ben - stay strong - best wishes
12/07/2010 Neil $50.00 Be strong
12/07/2010 Mary K $40.00
12/07/2010 george chuter $200.00
11/07/2010 Martyn Watson $50.00 Stay strong mate wishing you all the best.
11/07/2010 Planet Rugby - Enzedder $100.00 Kia kaha Ben.
11/07/2010 PR Stag $25.00 All the best
11/07/2010 Bryan $50.00
10/07/2010 Ed - London $25.00 God bless, keep believing
10/07/2010 Scappy Faatamalii $20.00 god bless uso... fight on! fight on!
10/07/2010 Mills Family $100.00
10/07/2010 Rae $30.00 Keep dreaming.
10/07/2010 Dolan Delve $50.00 Wishing you all the best Ben, X
10/07/2010 Mark Ranby $100.00 All the very best Ben
10/07/2010 Kate and Tom Gregg $100.00 What a great thing you are doing
10/07/2010 Rich L - England $20.00 Best of luck from afar
10/07/2010 Tris UK $25.00 Best Wishes Ben
10/07/2010 Martin $25.00 Thoughts with you and yours
10/07/2010 Big-Al (UK) $25.00 Stay strong, keep believing.
09/07/2010 Noel Walton $20.00 A small gift from afar
09/07/2010 Nick K - UK $25.00 All Very Best Wishes Ben
09/07/2010 Gins $25.00 God Bless
09/07/2010 Ó Loingseach $20.00
09/07/2010 Johnno England $25.00 Best wishes for your future
09/07/2010 Geoff D $100.00 do your best mate
09/07/2010 Judah $20.00 You are loved by so many people. Stay strong.
09/07/2010 Helen $25.00 God bless, Ben. Be strong and be well soon. Many people are thinking of you.
09/07/2010 Stan Fan $100.00 God bless you Ben.
09/07/2010 Henry $40.00 Ben my heart goes out to you but be strong as they will be finding a cure within 10 years mate and you will be back.
09/07/2010 Dobb15n UK $10.00 Stay strong Ben, the worldwide rugby community will help and support you.
09/07/2010 Ordie $100.00 Good luck for the future and be positive as things can only get better now.
09/07/2010 Chrissy $25.00 Stay strong, stay positive and know that people all over the world are thinking of you and your family.
09/07/2010 Nia Tamaleni $50.00 What is impossible for man, is possible for God. Bless you, bro.
08/07/2010 20 Week Competition Awards Hamper Raffle $300.00 To Ben and his family we wish you all the best.
08/07/2010 Wellwisher $100.00
08/07/2010 mud $100.00 all the best ben, try and stay positive
08/07/2010 NZ Rugby Foundation $2,000.00
08/07/2010 Rose $25.00
08/07/2010 Burwood Academy of Independent Living $300.00 All the best to all concerned from the team at BAIL
08/07/2010 Dallas $20.00 Stay Strong Stay Proud We Will Help
08/07/2010 The Ponderosa $25.00
08/07/2010 tracy stewart $75.00
08/07/2010 Jill $25.00 You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
08/07/2010 peter taylor $25.00
08/07/2010 Matt Gleeson $25.00 good luck fella
08/07/2010 Mark, Sheffield. $100.00 Don't give up.
08/07/2010 Jonathan Fitzgerald $100.00 Kia Kaha
08/07/2010 helen uk $25.00 Our prayers of with you
08/07/2010 Shelley Jenkins $20.00
07/07/2010 Tony & Joy Hannifin $100.00 Good luck Mate....
07/07/2010 Nafi Lefono $10.20 Thinking of you bro. Stay strong uso.
07/07/2010 Max Brown $50.00 I hope this small donation helps
07/07/2010 The Ross Family $30.00 Kia Kaha Bro!
07/07/2010 Stephanie and John $150.00
07/07/2010 Malcolm Page $25.00 Thinking of you Ben
07/07/2010 hans krommenhoek $900.00 Keep strong Ben. All the best from RC The Hookers, Holland
07/07/2010 Jill and Chris Glazewski $200.00 Ben, you are in our hearts. Hang onto your dreams.
07/07/2010 Flora $25.00
07/07/2010 Alex and Bex $50.00 Best of luck Ben.
07/07/2010 a $500.00
07/07/2010 Lewis Laing $100.00
07/07/2010 Jared Butters $50.00 Stay strong bro and best wishes for the future!
07/07/2010 Jum $25.00 Chin up, look forward
07/07/2010 Podacity $20.00 Hope.
07/07/2010 Mark Lawson $400.00 Stay strong big guy
07/07/2010 Jane $100.00
07/07/2010 Christine $50.00 Mother Mary wil never leave your side Ben, she has you in her protective mantle and loves YOU.
07/07/2010 Mark $25.00
07/07/2010 Lola Morris $25.00 Stay strong Ben.. wishing you and your family all the best.
07/07/2010 Kirsti $20.00 Our thoughts are with you Ben be strong xo
07/07/2010 Sue Mc $25.00 My thoughts and prayers are with you Ben
07/07/2010 Teei Teei $100.00 Be strong brother....
07/07/2010 Kimmy $25.00 Praying for you Ben
07/07/2010 Simon Bird $100.00
07/07/2010 B J Stevens $500.00
07/07/2010 Filthy $100.00
07/07/2010 Tristram Duncan $50.00 Stay strong Ben
07/07/2010 Geoff $50.00
07/07/2010 Sonya $50.00 Kia manuia Ben.
07/07/2010 Rick & Jenny $50.00 Good luck mate
07/07/2010 JenB $50.00
07/07/2010 JB $25.00
07/07/2010 Jono $15.00
07/07/2010 anon $30.00 All the best
07/07/2010 Hamish $25.00 All my Best Ben, I know you will achieve your dreams.
07/07/2010 Barry Thomas $100.00 The very best of luck for the future
07/07/2010 Pat $50.00 Keep going forward Ben.
You have a lot of people who care about you.
07/07/2010 tee $100.00
07/07/2010 Andrew Gordon $50.00 "Life's battle doesn't always go to the stronger or faster man; but sooner or later, the man that wins is the fellow that thinks he can."-Stay strong and keep believing in yourself!

07/07/2010 J $25.00
07/07/2010 Jim Barnes $50.00
07/07/2010 The Tin Man $25.00 Kia Kaha Ben. Be strong.
07/07/2010 anon $25.00
07/07/2010 SS $25.00 All the best.
07/07/2010 Grant Nola $50.00
07/07/2010 Evan and Carol $25.00 God bless you Ben
07/07/2010 Stulen family Rotorua $50.00 All the best.
07/07/2010 Max & Ally $50.00
07/07/2010 Bruce Birtwistle $100.00 I wish you well.
07/07/2010 Julie Paranihi $100.00 Al the best, lil bro, it will get better for you.
06/07/2010 David Frame $50.00 Wishing you well
05/07/2010 Steve & Marilyn Gourlay $100.00 Best Wishes. Our thoughts are with you in your recovery.
02/07/2010 Nancy & Denis Todd $20.00 Good luck Ben
02/07/2010 tim ward $25.00 all the best mate
02/07/2010 Paul & Fran $100.00 Best of Luck.
01/07/2010 Tim Webster $100.00 Best wishes for the journey ahead.
Total Raised Online: NZD$24,156.20
Total Raised Offline: NZD$10,538.00
GRAND TOTAL: NZD$34,694.20
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