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...

You so deserve this ... what a wonderful family you guys are ... and what incredible children!!

Anonymous said...

every parents worst nightmare, they are far stronger than me, this family deserves the flights...

Anonymous said...

Good luck with everything

Anonymous said...

With love!

Anonymous said...

<3 Such an awesome family! totally deserving!

Anonymous said...

thinking on you all what a amazing family

Sarah said...

Been following Kyah's journey - can't think of anyone more deserving

Anonymous said...

You have touched so many peoples lives words can not express how I feel for you guys. Thank you for sharing your princesses journey with us all.

Sarah said...

xoxox

Anonymous said...

Good luck guys... xx

Anonymous said...

If anyone deserves this they do :)

Anonymous said...

Always in our thoughts, hugs n love to your wonderful family

Anonymous said...

Vote for these amazing parents!!! <3

Anonymous said...

you two totally deserve this. sending all my love xoxox

Anonymous said...

Such strong people. My heart goes out to this whole family.. No words can ever xplain the pain that this family is going through.. So its so nice to see so many people whether we are family friends or complete strangers that are here in support of this brave young lady & her family... Good Luck. Shanell, Jason & boys all deserve this. x x x

Anonymous said...

you truley deserve it, Im just a lerker on yout TM threds about Kyah, and read your online journal..All the best for the future xoxo

Anonymous said...

big hugs to you all

Anonymous said...

by far the most deserving in my eyes

Anonymous said...

have been folowing ur story on trade me, very touching and inspirational.. luv phatas1

Anonymous said...

Kia kaha!!!

Anonymous said...

love light and speed to this family.

Anonymous said...

An amazing family - thanks for sharing your beautiful wee girl and her story with us x

Anonymous said...

I can't think of anyone who deserves this more.

Anonymous said...

<3

Anonymous said...

Good Luck, amazing family

Anonymous said...

always smiling in the midst of this heartache

Anonymous said...

Good luck hope you win very deserving family

Anonymous said...

Your family is an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your wee angel with the country. Blessings :D

Anonymous said...

Yup :) Got my vote

Anonymous said...

ONE BIG FAT VOTE for a strong family who has inspired NZ through their selflessness and strength.

Anonymous said...

Another vote for these lovely people.

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

I can't think of a more deserving couple... truly inspirational!

Anonymous said...

These incredible parents deserve something good and special to happen after all they are going through

Anonymous said...

My prayers are with your family. You have my vote :)

Anonymous said...

Kyah is a beautiful wee girl

Anonymous said...

you are such an amazing family, and all of you have touched alot of peoples hearts, you truly deserve to win this. much hugs

Anonymous said...

this family TOTALLY deserve this...
huge hugs to their family with everything they are going through... would be great for them all

Anonymous said...

Shanell and Jason thank you for sharing your story. You truly are inspirational. And may the angels smile down on your beautiful Kyah

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing your journey with us, much love and prayers.

Anonymous said...

A very deserving couple

Anonymous said...

can't think of anyone who deserves this more. love and hugs to kyah and family xoxox

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

My thoughts are with you....

Anonymous said...

hugs

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

Very sad. I can't imagine losing one of my children. All the best xo

Nicole Ham said...

Such a amazing couple and a beautiful wee Kyah. xxx

Anonymous said...

you deserve this soo very much.

Anonymous said...

xo

Anonymous said...

Always in our thoughts your beautiful wee princess xx

Anonymous said...

Amazing people

Anonymous said...

Thoughts are with you during this time XXX

Anonymous said...

These people desreve it

Anonymous said...

shanell, jason and there 2 boys....
thanx for sharing kyah with us all, she is the most beautiful lil girl who has shown such strength.
....strength she has gotten from her strong, kind parents and brothers. def a family who deserves to win:)

Anonymous said...

Such an amazing family they SO deserve a trip away! Thanks for sharing your journey.

Anonymous said...

Big hugs xxxx

Anonymous said...

Another vote for this wonderful couple. Still in our thoughts here and will be for a long time to come.
Emvuli(tmmb)

Anonymous said...

Much love to you all...

Anonymous said...

go you guys hope you win.

Anonymous said...

thinking of you all, xox

Anonymous said...

the bravest lil girl I have ever seen

Anonymous said...

You are truly amazing people.

Anonymous said...

best of luck, and hoping lil Kyah is peaceful an painfree xoox

Anonymous said...

Most deserving!! Cancer is something that touches so many and it'd be great to bring a little happiness to their lives!

Anonymous said...

i so hope you win a trip - it's the least that could happen to you all. in my thoughts and prayers

Anonymous said...

Hugs to you all xx

Anonymous said...

Butterfly Kisses

Anonymous said...

What a true amazing couple.

Unknown said...

Aww hope they win!

Anonymous said...

Love and hugs xox

Anonymous said...

Shannell and Jason, you so deseve to win this, you have shown so much courage and love. And have share your own personal lives with us all. Hugs

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you, avr1 (TMMB)

Anonymous said...

A brave little princess who i will never forget.

Anonymous said...

what a beautiful little girl you are kyah and you will live in our hearts forever. Shanell, Jason, Kaleb and jordan your courage and strength is an inspiration to us all, you truely are an amazing family. Thinking of you all.

Anonymous said...

you so deserve this guys!!

Anonymous said...

Such a deserving family.xxx

kpmac said...

I hope this inspiring and courageous couple win these seats!!!! They both have shown strength and courage at a time when most of us would collapse in a burning heap. I have never met either of them or their beautiful dauther, but they shall forever be in my hearts!!

Anonymous said...

Good luck!!!! very deserving

Anonymous said...

You are an inspiration.

Anonymous said...

Can't think of a couple who deserves this more, I have been following your story and only this morning was looking at pictures of Kyah, you are in my prayers and god bless you, jenna68, TM :o)

Anonymous said...

Truily amazing family, lots of love from my family to yours xoxo

Anonymous said...

They've been through so much and really deserve a break xo

Anonymous said...

Go for it...time is too short

Anonymous said...

Read their LiveJournal just the other day. They totally deserve it.

Anonymous said...

good luck

Anonymous said...

you are amazing and deserve this sooo much...xxx always thinking of you all....xxx kyah you are soo special to all nz'ers now we know your story hunny!!

Anonymous said...

wow what a family and what a beautiful little girl xxx

Anonymous said...

prayers and thoughts are always with you and your lovely family.

Anonymous said...

Kyah we all love you!!! TM posters...

Anonymous said...

May love and light surround you xxx

Anonymous said...

awesome - hope Kyah is around to go too!

Anonymous said...

Hugs for Kyah

Anonymous said...

truly a deserving family :)

Moos mum said...

Good Luck!!!

Anonymous said...

i hope this goes to you and your family x

Anonymous said...

Such a gorgeous family. God bless you all xx

Anonymous said...

<3 for Shanell, Jason, Kyah and Boys xoxoxox

Anonymous said...

What an amazing little girl & family.xxx

Anonymous said...

Truely deserving of a weekend away!! :)

Anonymous said...

Hope they get it. :o)

Anonymous said...

I cant think of any other family who would deserve this. Especially the boys! Wow, what a great family. Hope they win

Anonymous said...

An amazing little girl & family.xxxx

Anonymous said...

xox

Anonymous said...

You get my vote! I hope you win, you deserve it!

Anonymous said...

caring devorted people who are going thru what no parent should have to endure

Anonymous said...

:) xx

Anonymous said...

amazing family, so deserve it.

Anonymous said...

Best of luck.

LJ said...

You deserve the flights :)

Anonymous said...

:-) youre amazing

Anonymous said...

good luck to you guys...you really deserve a break!

Anonymous said...

I really hope you guys get this - you deserve it, warmest wishes and thoughts for you all!

Anonymous said...

you guys are amazing, your family is on my mind all the time xx

Anonymous said...

hugs to you all.

Anonymous said...

Bigs hugs to you and your family. Thank you also for sharing Kyah's journey with everyone, you are all special.

Anonymous said...

an amazing family that deserves the best, thank you for sharing your journey its inspirational.

Anonymous said...

Yay, Go Shan and Jase!! :o)

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Have my fingers crossed for you. Big hugs. Lisa (another TMMB mummy)

Anonymous said...

Couldnt think of a more deserving family. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

Anonymous said...

This amazing family have hard days ahead and to be able to relax off for a couple of days so reasonably would be just wonderful them. They deserve this so much

Anonymous said...

<3

Anonymous said...

:0)

Anonymous said...

:-)

Anonymous said...

Something no family should have to go through, my thoughts are with you all

Anonymous said...

I wish to vote for Shanell and Jason, an insirational and brave couple. All the best :)

Anonymous said...

cant think of a a more deserving family just reading about what your going through brings tears to my eyes.you guys are amazing

Anonymous said...

I couldn't think of a situation more deserving, my heart goes out to you and your family.xx

Anonymous said...

Shanell and Jason you desreved this more then anybody. Thank you so much for sharing Kyahs Journey with us all. Slayersnapper trade me (MB)

Anonymous said...

amazing couple thinking of you

Anonymous said...

well deserved

Anonymous said...

I have been reading your story for only three days. Your family has touched me in so many ways on so many levels. Thank you and God Bless.

Anonymous said...

hoping and praying that u guys make it thru this more resilient than ever!

Anonymous said...

Voted, good luck!

Anonymous said...

So so deserved

Anonymous said...

Good luck

Anonymous said...

Hugs from Brisbane xoxox

Anonymous said...

you deserve to win this

Anonymous said...

heart pulling

Unknown said...

Truly deserving

Anonymous said...

You deserve it!

Anonymous said...

So brave so strong so inspirational. Love to you all xxx

Anonymous said...

Thoughts are with you

Anonymous said...

xx for Kyah

Anonymous said...

xoxoxoxoxooxooxoxoxoxooxo

Anonymous said...

This family is both heartbreaking and heartwarming.

Anonymous said...

This families journey is both heartbreaking and heartwrming!

Anonymous said...

You are all so bloody strong - hope this trip comes your way xx

Anonymous said...

This families journey is both heartbreaking and heartwarming! Desi1969

Anonymous said...

Awe-inspiring

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing your story, your emotions and your daughter with New Zealand

Anonymous said...

thankyou for sharing their story

Anonymous said...

Fingers Crossed you guys get this - An amazing family!

Anonymous said...

Your love for your family, your amazing attitude at such a difficult time, your outlook on life...all truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing your lives, Kyah's especially, through your blog.

Anonymous said...

amazing amazing people they deserve to win this

Anonymous said...

amazing people

Anonymous said...

Well to be honest i have no idea what to say!! But here is my vote!! Your in my thoughts!!

Anonymous said...

Truely amazing family. Kia Kaha

Anonymous said...

i cant think of more deserving people. good luck and i hope that you win!!!

Anonymous said...

I can't think of anyone else who would deserve this more. Such an inspirational family, who have to go through what no family should, and still have love to spare.

Anonymous said...

I hope my vote helps

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing your story, you are a truely amazing family.

Anonymous said...

Hope you win!!

Anonymous said...

Inspiring couple...

Anonymous said...

Best 0f luck to y0u.............

Anonymous said...

i wish the best t0 y0ou and y0ur family...kia kaha........arohanui......

Anonymous said...

:o)

Unknown said...

Awesome couple, that so deserve this!

Anonymous said...

Kyah, a little princess always and forever :)

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you all :-)

Anonymous said...

Good luck :-)

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

You guys deserve this ..........

Anonymous said...

From the Farrell-Hodson Family - Thank you for sharing your little girl with everyone :) Your family is an inspiration :)

Anonymous said...

good luck:)

Anonymous said...

i read your blog everyday and are always in my thoughts. hugs and kisses to you guys and your strong young wee men and of course to Princess Kyah. Luv erin, keegan and baby luka.

Ev said...

Votes for Shanell and Jason - Hugs Ev

Anonymous said...

My thoughts are with you at this very sad time. I have a little girl the same age and your story truly makes me stop and just watch the beauty in her for just a few more seconds and truly appreciate what i have. much love and peaceful thoughts.

Anonymous said...

Truly an inspirational little girl. Indeed you were very lucky to have been able to love her for this long and i'm sure she is truly blessed to have you guys as mum and dad. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

Anonymous said...

These people deserve this :)

Anonymous said...

Can't think of a more deserving couple, Nat154 TMMB

Saffron said...

You're truly amazing people. Inspirational. You deserve this and so much more xox

Anonymous said...

hugs

Anonymous said...

A very deserving couple. I hope the rest of Kyahs journey is as pain free as possible.

Anonymous said...

Easily the most deserving,

Anonymous said...

You get my vote. Have a great trip when you win. You HAVE TO win!!!

E S

Anonymous said...

Hope u win

Anonymous said...

You have my vote. Have a great trip when you win. You HAVE TO win!!!
Ellie

Anonymous said...

all the best

Eddie60 said...

mwah!

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

I was going to vote for a family friend for all the hard work she does for my family especially my sick mother, after reading this story however i can thank her in person over and over again, what you are going through has no measure and my thoughts are with you.

Anonymous said...

Vote for you.

Anonymous said...

Very deserving. I can't think of how much your family must be going through.

Anonymous said...

Prayers are with you all

Josef Rangi

Anonymous said...

I cried when I read this... I can't even begin to understand what this poor family are going through right now. Best of luck, you truely deserve it!

Anonymous said...

Deserves It....

Anonymous said...

Dear Shanell,Jason and Whanau, Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to you all, I couldn't think of a more deserving family. God Bless you all at this time.

KIA KAHA (BE STRONG)
AROHANUI (MUCH LUV)

Williams Whanau - Porirua

Anonymous said...

thoughts are with you xx what a beautiful princess you have :-) kia kaha xx

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