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FES Bike

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IM Taupo Run

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Tony Kristen & Mark

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
Total Raised Online: NZD$10,307.00
Total Raised Offline: NZD$20,000.00
GRAND TOTAL: NZD$30,307.00
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