Welcome to Dig Deep

Dig Deep

Reactivate in Action

FES Bike

IM Taupo Run

Tony Kristen & Mark

PAGE CREATOR:	Dig Deep Team
EVENT:	Ironman NZ 2007
EVENT DATE:	03/03/2007

****AMAZING NEWS****

The Lion Foundation have just approved a grant for $20,000 to the Dig Deep cause. This means we have raised enough money to purchase the FES bike!!

We now just need a final $5k to allow for any incidental costs such as training and set-up costs. Anything above the target will go to individual SCI's in need or other ReActivate needs.

Thanks to all our supporters and thanks again so much to the Lion Foundation!!

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Imagine waking up groggy in a hospital bed and not being able to move a muscle in your body…Imagine hearing 'You are paralysed from the neck down. You will never walk again"…This happens to over 70 New Zealanders every year.

THE BACKGROUND - In October 60 minutes showed 3 courageous NZ'ers with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) digging deep at a clinic in Te Awamutu to gain results that defy medical opinion. These patients fight with sheer determination for years in order to make the slightest gains in movement.

For example, Vaughan who was injured playing rugby can now move his right arm so he can work part-time as a draftsman again and cuddle his kids "I couldn't get a cup to my mouth, now I can get my own beer out of the fridge, open it, and enjoy it without assistance".

Tania who slipped on some steps says "since training at the gym I can do every activity a little bit easier" (see more in their blogs to the right)

THE PROBLEM: This is the only gym in NZ that specialises in rehab treatment for SCI victims. Its hands on and labour intensive work and in 4 years they've made just $11 profit - but continue on in the kiwi way "because its something we can do to help" says Yvonne.

THE INSPIRATION - After being blown away by this story a group of us got together to try and help. The thing that would help the most is a $25,000 Functional Electrical Stimulation Bicycle. This bike 'automates' cycle movement with the aim of restoring muscle and nerve tissues to hpoefully gain movement that is not 'medically' expected.

THE GOAL - $25,000 is a lot of money, so we needed a rather large goal to inspire you to sponsor us - NZ Ironman 2007:

 3.8km Swim (1:20 hours Avg)
 180km Bike (6:30 hours Avg)
 42km Marathon Run (5 hours Avg)
 Total = 13 hours (an off day is 16+)

This also requires determination to Dig Deep and overcome many physical and mental barriers. In complete contrast though, we will be out pounding our bodies to their very limits and covering thousands of kilometres in hopefully free flowing movement.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP? Just take it for granted as you move your hand to your mouse and motion it up to the top right hand corner of this page and click on 'Make a Donation'… then notice how easy it is to move your hand to get your credit card from your wallet/purse and then Dig Deep as you type in the numbers on this secure site to make a donation (anything over $10 is tax deductible)… And hey presto, you will be helping someone else in their dream goal to regain some of that same movement.

And to help even further, please pass this on to your friends and workmates.

With a big smile of thanks!!!

The Dig Deep Team
(Check out our regularly updated blog messages directly to the right)

• Mark Jackson: Ironman 2006
• Tony Jackson: All 22 NZ Ironman + 3 Kona
• Verna Cook-Jackson: 10 Ironman
• Kristen Wilson: Ironman 2006
• Nikki Horne: Coast to Coast 2004
• Anyone else…??

My Online Sponsors To Date
DATE	NAME	AMOUNT	COMMENT
05/04/2007	John Tonkin	$100.00	Well done Tony and Verna
09/03/2007	Bayleys	$50.00
09/03/2007	Cushion	$50.00
09/03/2007	Steve	$450.00
09/03/2007	Little Willy	$100.00
09/03/2007	Angela	$500.00	Beach weekend
09/03/2007	Steph and Sheep	$100.00	Awesome Jacko….your a legend
07/03/2007	Connor	$50.00	Great work!
06/03/2007	Lorraine Wilson	$250.00	Well done guys! Really proud of our ironmen and women (especially Krissy).
06/03/2007	Craigsta	$230.00	Jacko You Legend
06/03/2007	Matty B	$100.00	Congrats to a top effort - glad its all over (jacko's flatmate) - lets get on the piss now
06/03/2007	Carolyn & Will	$350.00	So proud of you bro. You were awesome on Saturday. Now you are (and always will be) a true Ironman.
05/03/2007	Pam & Terry	$25.00
05/03/2007	Mike & Claire	$50.00	Awesome achievement Mark. Great stuff!
05/03/2007	Ange	$50.00	Congratulations!!
02/03/2007	Carol Soundy	$25.00	Nice one guys!
02/03/2007	Lachie	$25.00	A superb effort. All the best for the big day. Dont injure yourself at the after match!
02/03/2007	Dan	$30.00
02/03/2007	mza & duds	$40.00	KingR… iron man or not, you are the King!
01/03/2007	Holly	$300.00	Your motivation is inspiring…lets get these guys moving.
01/03/2007	GB	$25.00	Fantastic cause & commitment - go hard Mark & colleagues
01/03/2007	Ravi	$25.00	Great cause guys…good luck Jacko.
01/03/2007	Geri	$50.00	Two inspiring quotes for an inspiring young man - wishing you Health, Strengh and Luck for your Saturday journey: The future depends on what we do in the present. - Mahatma Gandhi There is no happiness except in the realization that we have accomplished something. Henry Ford
28/02/2007	kjb	$50.00	All the best for Saturday. Well done to the lot of you.
28/02/2007	Ange	$50.00	Good Luck Mark - give it heaps!!
28/02/2007	Latitude Group	$1,000.00	Good luck on Saturday! Well done for helping such a great cause. From everyone at Latitude Group.
27/02/2007	Steve Byrne	$30.00	Good luck Mark
27/02/2007	Faye	$20.00	Best of luck on this challenge Mark!
26/02/2007	Mark Stephen	$20.00	Best wishes for the day Mark - awesome effort!
26/02/2007	Noreen	$20.00	Go Verna & Tony. Best wishes to all those out there swimming, biking and running for such a wonderful cause.
24/02/2007	Jacko's parents	$250.00	Great job getting this up and running Mark. Good luck to the recipients. May everyone achieve their goals.
24/02/2007	Jeremy	$25.00	Well done all, and good luck for the event.
24/02/2007	ronzo	$50.00	well done Krissy and co.
23/02/2007	Gordon	$25.00	Gaun yersel' Mark. Best of luck for a great cause. Just imagine how good that 1st beer after the event will taste!!!
23/02/2007	Cudby Tgi Cuz	$100.00	Go you good things!
23/02/2007	Miles, Nicole, LX & Kit	$25.00	Go for it guys! Pleased to be able to help in a small way! M & N
23/02/2007	Jo	$25.00
23/02/2007	Lois	$25.00	Hey good luck neighbor and thanks for being my open water swimming inspiration!
23/02/2007	KPP	$50.00	God we're good. Hopefully the actual day will go just as well for us. KW
23/02/2007	Fraser	$25.00	Good on you Krissy. Have a good one.
23/02/2007	Rach Hall	$50.00	Go Krusty, give it heaps!
23/02/2007	LeaLea	$25.00
23/02/2007	Mike Frew	$20.00	Congratulations Mark, all the best for next weekend.
22/02/2007	Kim Herrick	$25.00
22/02/2007	Nic Matthews	$50.00	Go hard on the 3rd! Great cause which will make it even more special
22/02/2007	Zoe	$20.00	Mark, all the best for a great Ironman….for a great cause.
22/02/2007	Charlotte Dicken	$40.00	Go team - give it everything!!
22/02/2007	David Blakey	$25.00	Great cause Mark - go for it!
21/02/2007	Tigger	$50.00	Absolutely inspiring - go for it
21/02/2007	Phil S	$25.00
21/02/2007	Albert J	$25.00	Good on ya Mark, go hard!
21/02/2007	Marg	$10.00	Go for it!
21/02/2007	Alex Bentley	$50.00	Great cause, love to see things like this - well done!
20/02/2007	Georgia	$25.00	Great stuff Mark! Go for it!
20/02/2007	Kelly Fry	$25.00	All the best Mark!!!!
19/02/2007	MARTHA	$40.00
19/02/2007	Deb & Dave	$500.00	Go Jacko Go!! Swim like a shark, ride like the wind, run like someone's chasing you =)
15/02/2007	Daniel Segetin	$50.00	Good Luck!
15/02/2007	Penny and Steve	$100.00	Go you good thing!
12/02/2007	Joce	$50.00	Good luck!!
11/02/2007	Jen Jackson	$150.00	Wishing you all the very best! glad i can help support in such a special thing. Good luck guys! :)
01/02/2007	batts	$50.00
30/01/2007	TRyan	$100.00	Good Luck Krusty and the team. Tania
24/01/2007	Steve & Rachelle	$150.00
31/12/2006	Ilene	$200.00	Positive & practical
20/12/2006	Incite Auckland Ltd - Chris Horne	$200.00	Great cuase - best of luck with Ironman 2007 - i'll be there to cheer you guys on.
20/12/2006	Tony + Chris Woodwiss	$100.00
20/12/2006	Glenn Syman	$10.00
15/12/2006	Hugh	$50.00	Stay focused and don't be tempted by the beer. Good luck
15/12/2006	Telecom	$500.00	Give it heaps guys! TG
13/12/2006	Alan Tresadern	$50.00	You can do it
12/12/2006	Will Green	$50.00	All the best Tony
12/12/2006	tracy lemon	$25.00	Doing Ironman isnt just another day in my life, its my life in a day.here's to making a positive difference and helping others take on their own ironman!!
07/12/2006	Nik & Chris	$250.00	Fantastic cause - you guys are stars!
06/12/2006	Raz	$100.00	Jacko - nice one brutha! P.S. will you be MC at my wedding?
05/12/2006	Jo	$10.00
05/12/2006	Stacey	$20.00
01/12/2006	Therese	$25.00	A great fundraising goal which will help so many.
30/11/2006	Mel Ross	$52.00	Brilliant.
30/11/2006	Juzzy	$55.00
30/11/2006	Davina	$50.00	Yay - go Iron-nerd!
30/11/2006	Dave Penfold	$25.00
30/11/2006	Jack & Debs	$25.00
30/11/2006	Cass Brill	$30.00	Awesome initiative! and ditto to the Elvis comment :) Good luck!
30/11/2006	Grant & Jenni Hill	$40.00	As Elvis said "a little less conversation, a little more action" Well done Jacko and team
30/11/2006	VV	$30.00	nice work!
27/11/2006	Patrick Bristowe	$50.00	Great cause initiated by a group of great athletes. Best wishes.
23/11/2006	Rachel Lake	$25.00
22/11/2006	KJ	$50.00	Keep up the good work, there aren't many specialised rehab places in NZ -time to open 1 up here in Auckland 4 us sci's :)
22/11/2006	Tracey	$100.00	Keep it up
22/11/2006	Gary	$25.00
22/11/2006	Lindsay	$250.00
21/11/2006	Anna Bixley	$25.00	Everyday I think how lucky I am to put both feet out of bed and get up and walk
21/11/2006	Tia	$10.00
21/11/2006	Sue B	$25.00	Good luck :)
20/11/2006	Mike Oliver	$25.00	good luck
18/11/2006	Vergne	$250.00
17/11/2006	Nick	$40.00
17/11/2006	Miranda	$25.00
17/11/2006	Troy	$25.00	Nice one guys
17/11/2006	Vic	$25.00
17/11/2006	sam	$25.00	Well done guys - good luck
17/11/2006	Ross Mitchell	$250.00
17/11/2006	Elanor	$25.00	Awesome! good luck!
17/11/2006	Mark Whatmough	$50.00	excellent
17/11/2006	Katrina King	$25.00	Good luck with it all!
17/11/2006	Mandy	$250.00
17/11/2006	Eric and Ef	$50.00
17/11/2006	KW	$25.00	Every little bit counts
16/11/2006	Mike Deutsch	$15.00	What a great cause!
16/11/2006	April	$25.00
16/11/2006	Mark Jackson	$250.00	Lets get this puppy rolling
16/11/2006	Tony	$50.00