Grabbies 08 winners

Congratulations, the following nominations are our lucky winners and will recieve 2 return domestic airfares. Individual winners will be contacted before Friday 24 Oct 08.

- Vote for Shanell and Jason
- VOTE FOR MY LOVE MAX DE BRETT
- Peter Jespersen
- LYNDA LYNN
- Vote for Shani Mclean
- My hard-working parents - Peter and Diane
- Gillian Biddle The BEST Mum & Nanny ever!
- Vote for my Nani
- Rob Cleary
- Nominating Angela Cudd
- Vote for my Nan (Mary Jensen)
- Eri Suzuki
- Vote for "Josef Rangi Thomas's Nanny Hiha"
- My big sister Melinda Haffenden
- My BEAUTIFUL and INCREDIBLY TALENTED nominee is Ni...
- my Mother, Helen Cudd.
- PETER SAMUEL CONWAY
- Vote for Pip
- Chau lu
- LINDA MORRISON our SUPERmum
- Vote for the SWEETEST boyfriend in the whole world...
- A deserving Mum - Dot Windelburn
- My inspiring sister Marie Lu
- My girlfriend Jean Butcher
- Vivienne Edwards
- Cody Bunea
- Stacey's Dad
- The lovely Kirstin Harray
- My amazing mum Hannelie
- Vote for super mum - Karlene Radovanovich
- My LOYAL Friend, Paul Crawford
- Vote for my grandparents Rose and Dennis
- Nomination for Lindy Cavanagh-Monaghan
- vote for my family
- Vote for Michael and Frances
- Vote for Colleen
- Vicky Culling
- Bridget Broughton
- Ann Robson
- Lance Woods
- Lissa is an inspiration
- Nominate Tony Coleman
- Denise Janssen
- Ashley Boorer
- vote for Sarah Calnon
- Debbie Grant
- Craig Sweet
- Exams before Jaw Surgery - worthy of a vote?
- Vote for Jenny Hemmings
- My mother Ruth
- Loving husband Craig
- Leann Millar
- Vote for Theo
- Our Nana – Robyn Elder
- My Super-Mum on Wheels
- Matthew Barnett
- Vote for Tim Holden
- A Real Badger in a Burrow
- Paul and Lianne Hall
- Scoutmaster Steve
- Emma Kirkland
- Jill Bonny
- Our Mum - Carolyn Hayes
- My dad
- Nominating Fraser
- Laughton King for Dyslexic Kids
- Nominating Meg Liptrot
- SGP (MY WIFE) - Sheree
- Akira Le Fevre
- Tyla Tevaga
- Mum
- Warwick Moffat
- Bradd Morris
- Vote for Jackie from Whitby
- RUTH NELSON
- Nominating Greg Fleming
- Nominating CC
- My brother Simon Barnett
- Vote for Jamie Cornelissen
- Love you Mum and Dad
- Amelia Evans
- Collette Fergus
- Vote for Martin and his beautiful girls
- my mum Susan
- My sister Sue Stow
- I nominate my friend Cameron Sollitt
- Vote For Ngaire!
- Rachel MacKinnon
- a STRONG and RESILIENT young woman
- Mum Sue
- Angela Shuttleworth of Invercargill
- MY MUM LESLEY
- Geneva Pedersen
- My daughter JENNA
- I would like to Nominate my Uncle Gafa.
- Aimee O'Rourke
- Vote for my husband Nick Jennings
- I would like to nominate my sister Margaret.
- Emma Wilson
- Rangimarie
- Drift Motorsport
- I would like to nominate my Dad, David Neeson!
- Saad Zahid
- My wonderful daughter Tessa
- Vote Marion & Peter Grey Every Day!!!
- Vote for Bruce
- Cynthia AKA Nana C
- Vote for Hardworking Hilarie
- Denise Fleming
- Nominating Joe Waru Slade
- Vote for Robyn from Hokitika
- Vote for Gwenny Davis
- I nominate Helen Quinn
- Scott Kelso Dad of the year!
- Ross and Averil Mawsdley
- Vote for Qari Idris
- Peter Forbes
- My little sister
- Cameron Leslie-Paralympics Gold Medalist‏
- My Inspirational MUM Kathy Hopgood
- Vote for Sue Riehle, Waipapa
- Hurricane Suzie
- My COOL AS parents Peter and Danielle Gordon
- Jono Orpin
- Lewis Christie
- Rosie Boom
- Jane Key
- Rose Humble
- Steve
- Jeffrey Graham Moore
- Vote for Koro Tex!
- Vote for Constable Dave
- Laurie Ward
- EMMA JENKINS MY BRAVE DAUGHTER
- Lesley O'Hara
- Vote for MARG ALVE
- Nominating Kris
- I nominate Judy Sharplin
- My two children
- We love you mum
- Marc Barnett
- Nana H
- My wife delia
- Hey guys, I want to nominate my mum
- Vote for Ned
- Disneyland Extraordinaire
- My husband Peri
- My son Luke
- MY PARTNER PERCY
- My Mum - Sue Ransfield
- Lucy Davie-Martin
- My Father - Dean
- Pam and Barry
- Lou
- My cousin Kihana Joanne Wharakura
- Nominating Moira Briscoe
- Vote for Libby Beattie
- Theresa Goldsworthy
- Judy Bennett
- Suzanne Whatley
- Sammy Bronnimann, the greatest little brother
- Mark Howard
- Shelley Cameron
- My husband John
- Gordon Dry
- Rome and Grace Davis
- Throw your support behind Michele!
- Toni asks for your vote
- Sensitive man - Marius Pikaahu
- David Lu
- Heather Manners - Bird Lover
- Kerrie Lawrence
- To Build A Stronger Community.
- Helen Clark * (donated to another Inspirational Kiwi)
- My Mum Sharlene Gillespie is my nominee.
- FIONA IS MY HERO
- My Mother Veneeta
- nomination from Squirt
- my beautiful boy Jahvis
- Vote for Dna Wells
- Inspirational Ingrid!
- SUZIE – MY AMAZING DAUGHTER
- Joseph Byrne
- Jayden Jones (Age 10yrs)
- Lisa Farrell
- Vote for a phenomenal woman - my Mother Lepeka Vao...
- Drodrolangi Fraser
- Alex Tattle
- Nominee..Richard Ryan..my name..Richard Ryan
- my Older Brother Joel
- Michelle
- Duncan from Kawakawa
- Vote for Chrissy – Super Mum!
- Vote for Vivienne!
- ANN IS AN INSPERATION TO US ALL
- Vote for young James from Te Aroha
- Colin Fife
- My Dad Shayne
- Lisa Gear
- 1ST FLIGHT 4 OUR GRANDDAD…Earl Lear
- Paul and Lianne Hall
- Susann Fish
- My younger sister Karen Holmes
- Laughton King
- Mum
- I would like to nominate my son
- I want to nominate my daughter Trina
- Vote for Snjezana Lipovac!
- My Mother Mary
- Id like to nominate my Mum and Dad.
- My mom Amita
- I wish to nominate Tony Scragg.
- Rebekah's Nana
- Vote for Karen Houia!!!
- Doctor Stephanie
- I nominate my Nan
- Vote for our Angel Jeannie Manahi-Kopu
- Vote for Steve
- Josef Rangi Thomas.
- My Mum Karon Dawson
- Vicki Cullings Sands
- Dianne and Chris Gardner
- Ultimate Family
- Kenny Perkins
- Warren Willmot
- Vote for My Mum and Dad
- Papa Jerry
- my mother
- Trudy White, Positive Beam of Light
- my wife Denise
- Mavis Ruebe
- Vote for my Dad Trevor
- Nominating my friend Donna Bird
- Vote for an inspirational sister with cerebral pal...
- Nominating Wendy Steeds
- Nominating Robbie Ngatoa
- Christabel nominates mum Susan Watson
- Super Mum and Wife - Lisa Knapman-Smith
- Jennifer Long
- Eric and Mikki Wellington
- Uncle Bob and Aunty Wendy
- VOTE FOR JOE
- Oliver Rabl
- Nola
- Kane Johnson
- Vicky Green
- Colleen Mckenzie
- She doesn’t have long left on this earth.
- Tammy
- My Mum Diane!!! Luv you.

What are the grabbies?

As New Zealand’s only truly Kiwi airline, we want to show what makes us special by giving away 500 return $1 airfares to kiwis making a difference in our lives.

You can nominate or vote for those inspirational kiwis making a difference in your life and the lives of your friends and family. They may be people in your community, at work, at school, in your church or social group.

What's the prize?

The 250 inspirational kiwis who receive the most votes will earn $1 return airfares for themselves and a companion to travel within New Zealand. They can choose to travel to any of our 26 dometic destinations.

Nominations are closed

Nominations are now closed. Thank you for sending us your inspirational stories. Entries and votes will be validated and we will be contacting the lucky winners next week. Check back on the grabaseat site next week to see the list of winners.

Vote for Shanell and Jason

Vote for Shanell & Jason

Shanell and Jason are the parents of Kyah, Caleb and Jordan. Their wee girl Kyah was diagnosed in 2007 with a form of Cancer call Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. On the 16th of September every parents worst nightmare was confirmed when Shanell and Jason learnt Kyah age 2.5 has had a relapse in her Cancer and has been found to be terminal. Kyah had been given 1 year at the most befor her illness gets the better of her. Unfortunatly this has turned from months to weeks to now days. Shanell and Jason are 2 amazing people who are struggling not only with coping with their young daughters fate but also their 2 sons who are dealing with the emotions of learning their sister has Terminal Cancer.They are an AMAZING couple who have touched many many hearts....They truely deserve a wee get away together......

652 comments:

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Anonymous said...

hope you guys win

Anonymous said...

your family are in my thoughts

Anonymous said...

x

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing your story. All the best.

Anonymous said...

The most amazing courage shown by the whole family and their story shared. Their gift is Kyah and the shared her and her journey with all of us. xxxx.

Anonymous said...

Amazing family. Has bought back many memories for my family too. Thank you very much for sharing your journey.

Anonymous said...

Hugs and thoughts are with you all xoxoxoxo

Anonymous said...

Praying that strength, courage and peace of mind be with you now and always

Anonymous said...

you both deserve this..all the best

Anonymous said...

You truely deserve to win, thanks for sharing your amazing family with us all :-)

Anonymous said...

This couple is living everybodies worst nightmare..... A lovely family who deserve something nice to happen.

Anonymous said...

:O) :-) :p ;>) :@)

Anonymous said...

Hugs!

Anonymous said...

You both deserve it! good luck

Anonymous said...

much love

Anonymous said...

for a special family

Anonymous said...

a very strong family and loving family that truely deserve this wee break away! thankyou for sharing your story with us

Anonymous said...

You are such wonderful loving parents.

Anonymous said...

Such an amazing and totally deserving family. Kia kaha to you all as you go through this part of your journey xoxox

Unknown said...

Such and inspirational family and a beautiful, special wee girl who has touched so many lives. This family deserves all this and more!!!

Anonymous said...

xoxoxo

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

hope you win and your daughter is beautiful

Anonymous said...

:)

Unknown said...

cheer;s hug;s

Anonymous said...

You guys are amazing. Thanks for letting us into your lives.
Akomb

Anonymous said...

This family definitely needs to win

Anonymous said...

:-)

Anonymous said...

I'm another TM lurker. Can't think of anyone more deserving

Anonymous said...

This one is for Kyah. Hugs baby girl :)

Anonymous said...

Voted, in a good way :) Kia kaha, Shanell, Jason, and whanau

Unknown said...

Truly inspirational is all I can say of these parents and their family.

Anonymous said...

Very Deserving

Anonymous said...

voted for an amazing family xxxx.
ZANESDAD TM

Anonymous said...

Hugs

Anonymous said...

Hope you get this time away...thanks for sharing your story

Anonymous said...

A very deserving family.

Anonymous said...

:>

Anonymous said...

U derserve it x

Anonymous said...

good luck guys you need this

Anonymous said...

xox

Anonymous said...

Can not think of a more deserving family

Anonymous said...

Good luck! :O) With love from my family.

Anonymous said...

Best wishes to you all, from another TMMB mummy.

Anonymous said...

You guys deserve it!

Anonymous said...

Lots of Love

Anonymous said...

big hugs

Anonymous said...

:-)

Anonymous said...

:-)

Anonymous said...

((((hugs))) for the whole Milne Family!!! moomoo84 (tmmb)

Anonymous said...

Heartbreaking

Anonymous said...

hugs to you all, i hope you win

Emma said...

Inspiring and amazing family!

Anonymous said...

Fairy Girl xxxx

Anonymous said...

for the whole family, you deserve it.

Anonymous said...

Thoughts are with you

Anonymous said...

So many have been blessed to share in Kyah's journey. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

All the **HUGS** in the world to your beautiful daughter and family.

Thank you for sharing your story with all of us.

Best of luck :)

rachalmc said...

Such a deserving family... Your little Poppett is so brave... {{{hugs}}}

Anonymous said...

You guys so deserve it, thank you for sharing Kyah's journey with everyone.

Anonymous said...

Fairy Hugs Kyah :)

Anonymous said...

:( so sad, such a deserving couple.

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

Your family is an inspiration, I hope if you win that the trip away will give you both some much needed time with each other

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing your journey with everybody. I really hope you win this.

Trainor.Bunch Family said...

Always in our thoughts.

Anonymous said...

Such a beautiful little girl who has such a beautiful family. I am in awe of you all.

Anonymous said...

Our world could use more people like yourselves :)

Anonymous said...

Good Luck

Serah said...

Thinking of you today, tomorrow and always x x x

Anonymous said...

here you go; XxX

Anonymous said...

xo xo xo xo

Anonymous said...

A specail vote for Kyahs Brothers

Anonymous said...

I couldn't think of a more deserving family xxx

Anonymous said...

xxxx to you all

Anonymous said...

thinking of you

Anonymous said...

Such a loving and inspirational family, thank you again for sharing your Princess's story. {{hugs}} j.m1 TM

Anonymous said...

Very deserving!

Anonymous said...

hope you two win!

Anonymous said...

Huge hugs and kisses and a vote from my family to you. You are so unbelievably strong.

Anonymous said...

For Kyah.

Anonymous said...

What a heartbreaking thing to go through. You are amazing parents to your beautiful daughter...

Anonymous said...

For a family who must endure the unthinkable

Anonymous said...

Hugs for Kyah and her fantastic family.

Anonymous said...

Another vote from the tmmb. (chellzown) xoxoxoxo

Anonymous said...

Incredible parents. I can't think of any couple more deserving.

Anonymous said...

Hugs to this family

Anonymous said...

A brave, loving family with a beautiful brave little fairy. Good luck. kananne

Anonymous said...

Good luck!

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you

Anonymous said...

x

Anonymous said...

can't imagine what you are going through ... its a parents worst nightmare your brave little girl is in my prayers

Anonymous said...

Inspiring & strong kiwis

Anonymous said...

Amazing family going through such a difficult time. My heart goes out to them and their beautiful daughter Kyah.

Anonymous said...

your an amazing couple. hugs

Anonymous said...

you deserve it

4boys1girl said...

xox

Anonymous said...

you guys deserve to win this!

Anonymous said...

Goodluck =] <3

Anonymous said...

Best of luck, I hope you win as you so deserve this :)

Anonymous said...

This one is for the big brothers!!

Anonymous said...

All my thoughts and prayers xx

Anonymous said...

MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL MWAH XOX

Anonymous said...

Good Luck xxx

Anonymous said...

I really hope you win :) You all deserve it :)

Anonymous said...

:) Another vote here...

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you all. Butterfly kisses for Kyah xxxx

Anonymous said...

love to you and your family,i follow the journey everyday,wat an amazing couple truly truly inspirational xoxo

Anonymous said...

hope you get the tickets!

Anonymous said...

yay... here my vote. hope you guys get this.

Anonymous said...

Hugs and kisses from one family to another:)

Anonymous said...

Our thoughts are with you.

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you with love.

Anonymous said...

you are the most beautiful family i have ever come across. Kyah you are a beautiful little sweetheart who i think about ever day from the gold coast. Life really isn't fair :(

Anonymous said...

beautiful amzing family. Will remember you always princess kyah.

Anonymous said...

This deserving family have my vote xx

Anonymous said...

big hugs

Anonymous said...

A special vote, filled with love for a special family.

Anonymous said...

vote

Fuzzies said...

xx

Anonymous said...

Kyah has touched the hearts of so many around the country, and my heart goes out to her family.

Anonymous said...

Shannell & jason and their boys deserve this soo much! wee Kayahs journal has been so emotional to read.. and its something every parent should never have to go through in a perfect world but to have kept smiling thru it all and trusting they will get through it makes it so inspirational! They so deserve it!

Anonymous said...

Voted! Can not think of a more deserving couple...

Anonymous said...

xx

Anonymous said...

All the best.

Anonymous said...

What a truely amazing wee girl and I can't even imagine the pain you all feel right now. ((hugs)) Jimmy171(tmmb)

Anonymous said...

I just wish I was voting so this family could win more than a flight - I wish clicking on a button could right their world. If only.

Rachel said...

What a magic little girl! You guys are truly amazing. Thanks for sharing Kyah with us all, she is beautiful :) You are all in my thoughts

Anonymous said...

Voted!

Anonymous said...

for the love of kyah

Anonymous said...

very special family our love and thoughts go out to you.

Anonymous said...

hey guys, you got my vote!:D

Anonymous said...

You deserve this for allowing us to be part of your lives during this terrible time. You are the most amazing parents. Toni (Sharnzey)

Anonymous said...

x

Anonymous said...

:):):)

Anonymous said...

I don't even know you but I have tears in my eyes

Anonymous said...

Such an inspirational family. Thank you for sharing Kyah's Journey with us all.

Anonymous said...

I cannot think of anyone more deserving of a break!

Anonymous said...

They deserve this for sharing there amazing and terrible journey with us. They are the most awesome parents. Thanks for including us in yours and Kyahs life.

Anonymous said...

Amazing people with an amazing family

Anonymous said...

you have my vote for sure xoxoxxoxoxoxoxo

Anonymous said...

From a TM lurker amazing family thank youfor sharing your truly inspiring life! God bless

Anonymous said...

They deserve this so much!! Thanks you so much for including us in your journey. Kyah is beautiful. xxxxToni

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

xx

Anonymous said...

You guys deserve this!!

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

:-)

Anonymous said...

:-)goodluck

Anonymous said...

Couldnt think of a better more deserving family

Unknown said...

Definately a deserving couple in need of a break

Anonymous said...

Good luck

Anonymous said...

Again, can't think of a more deserving couple than Shanell and Jason, going through a parent's worst nightmare. {{HUGS}} to Shanell, Jason, Kaleb, Jordan and of course Kyah. j.m1 TM

Anonymous said...

I feel for you and your little one... Such a sad time in any family. God bless and sending healing thoughts your way =^-^= (((HUGS))) Shedog6 TM Shedog SB.

Mr Perfect said...

touched my heart. you really deserve a holiday.

Anonymous said...

You guys are Soo Inspirational, what a wonderful family

Mr Perfect said...

you really need a nice time with your family.

Anonymous said...

Your amazing parents, thank you for sharing the journey with us, its amazing, your a great family and deserve to win, good luck, be thinking of yas :)

Anonymous said...

totally deserving

Anonymous said...

xxx

jude said...

I have watched this amazing journey, and truly believe that this family deserve everything and more :-) Love and (((HUGS)))) to them always and first time post as I just haven't known what to say :-(

Anonymous said...

amazing people xxx

jude said...

For an amazing family, and thank you for sharing and (((HUGE HUGS)))) You deserve this xoxo's

Anonymous said...

all the best, to a well deserved family........

Anonymous said...

Your wee girl has reminded me to hug my children just that little bit tighter. Thank you for sharing your story.

Anonymous said...

Good luck to you and your family.

Anonymous said...

god luck

Anonymous said...

Kyahs Journal is amazing you guys are such special people.. hugs

Anonymous said...

well deserved

Anonymous said...

hope you win

Anonymous said...

Wish to vote for Shanell and Jason

tarsha said...

thanks for sharing your story, sending best wishes ur way xxxooo

Anonymous said...

best of luck

Anonymous said...

Best ofluck - you certainly deserve a break.

Anonymous said...

I think that they sound a very worthy family

Anonymous said...

Parents of the bravest little girl ever....inspirational is an understatement for this couple.

Anonymous said...

always thinking of you and your amazing family :) hope kyah has painfree day today

Anonymous said...

Kyah is an amazing wee girl who has inspired us all! You are an amazing fmaily!!

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you all at such a tough time. xoxox

Anonymous said...

so brave

Anonymous said...

Our thoughts are with you guys.

Anonymous said...

Thank-you for sharing Kyah's amazing journey with us all..she really has touched so many! You guys are amazing.

Anonymous said...

Best wishes and good luck!

Anonymous said...

All the best.

Anonymous said...

Love and hugs for Shanell and Jason xx

Anonymous said...

Woohoo

Anonymous said...

Definately a deserving couple.

Hugs to your family
Davina

Anonymous said...

Thinking of all of you and hugs to little Kyah

Anonymous said...

well and truely deserving

Anonymous said...

God Bless

Anonymous said...

So deserving...

Anonymous said...

I think about you all everyday.. xx

Anonymous said...

You are a strength to your whole family!

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

Sending up a prayer for you amazing people now. xoxox

Anonymous said...

amazing family who have shared their highs and lows with us all through kyahs journey. jim217 TMMB

Anonymous said...

Voted. Best wishes to you all.

Anonymous said...

my heart and prayers are with you all.

Anonymous said...

Every parents worst nightmare, they are far stronger than me...

Anonymous said...

Wow these guys need this more than anyone I can think of. I hope they win.

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