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......

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Anonymous said...

<3

Anonymous said...

inspirational...

Anonymous said...

Always in our thoughts!! Your an amazing family thank you for sharing kyahs journey with all of us.!! angelsy TM

kaylabumbis said...

Such a special wee poppit.
Much hugs

Anonymous said...

you are an ispiration to all that have followed your story

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

Your an amazing family!! Thank you so much for sharing your family's journey with us.***hugs**

Anonymous said...

Shanell and Jason thank you for sharing your story. You truly are inspirational.

Anonymous said...

Can't think of a more deserving couple.

Anonymous said...

good luck

Anonymous said...

A wonderful prize for a wonderful family

Anonymous said...

Definitely a diserving couple!

Anonymous said...

hugs to you all

Anonymous said...

big hugs to you and your family

Anonymous said...

execptional people....good luck

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

hugs

Anonymous said...

shanell and Jason, are two of the most amazing people i have had the honour to read about their daughter Kyah, amazing parents for sharing Kyahs journey, they really do deserve a break, words can not express just how much love and strength this family has in this very trying time. GOD BLESS you both and your two handsome boys XXX

Anonymous said...

you deserve this. what a time for you guys! Keep your heads up high and hope you win this trip. cheers

Anonymous said...

much love for you guys - u deserve a break together. always in my thoughts...xxx

Anonymous said...

always in our thoughts - u guys deserve a break together.

Anonymous said...

(((hugs))

Anonymous said...

Luv and Kisses To Kyah

Anonymous said...

lots of love <333

Anonymous said...

What strength you have

Anonymous said...

no words sorry

Anonymous said...

This was passed on by a friend, Shanell and Jason,. you both deserve it/ My heart felt thoughts are with you and your family

Anonymous said...

Wish to vote for Shanell and Jason

Anonymous said...

you deserve this

Anonymous said...

Always thinking about your beautiful family.Kyah you have touched so many hearts around the country and will always be thought of.Shanell,Jason and boys you have helped so many people to appreciate what we all have,You are all in our families thoughts.Take care xoxo

Anonymous said...

ons are sooo brave and strong.. it must be heartbreaking for them to be loosing their lil sis.. BIG HUGS to those two brave boys!!...(62holden TM)

Anonymous said...

*****VOTED***** one of many more votes to come :-)

Anonymous said...

big hugs to you all.

Anonymous said...

Yay you guys rock and deserve to win.

Anonymous said...

You very much deserve a break :-)You are the most inspirational couple I have ever encountered.

Loving thoughts always

A.Stranger X

Anonymous said...

You so deserve to win this - GOOD LUCK - TAYLZ (TMMB)

Anonymous said...

all the best Pepper80 TMMB

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you all.

Anonymous said...

xxx

Anonymous said...

Yay hope you guys win

Anonymous said...

....

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

Yay for you two!!! You deserve a naughty weekend away hooooorah!!!

Anonymous said...

Much love

Anonymous said...

Noone deserves a break away more than this family.

Anonymous said...

always in our thoughts

Anonymous said...

Shanell and Jason two truly deserving parents. (stace3 tmmb)

Anonymous said...

Good luck 2 you all
You have amazing strengh and Courage!!! Hugs To you all

Anonymous said...

An Incredible Couple who deserve this

Anonymous said...

Kyah is so beautiful guys, thanks for sharing her with so many others.

Anonymous said...

These guys deserve this SOOOOOO much! Hugs to you all .... xo

Anonymous said...

:-)Hugs

Anonymous said...

Such an inspiration to all parents. (((HUGS))) to the whole family xoxoxo

Anonymous said...

For a lovely family

Anonymous said...

....

Anonymous said...

what a beautiful family, hugs to you all xxxx

Anonymous said...

hugs to you all

Anonymous said...

from one family to another. xxx

Unknown said...

You are the best and deserve this ! Loads of love xxx

Anonymous said...

No couple more deserving.

Anonymous said...

What a fantastic couple. They definately deserve this! Much love to you both .... xo

Anonymous said...

In our thoughts...

littlemiss said...

I'm in awe of you and the way you have handled everything thrown at you with dignity.

Anonymous said...

Ham-sio from TM..... goodluck

Anonymous said...

:o)

Anonymous said...

I have followed this families devastating story, and though there are many people I believe would benefit from this prize, these are the ones who stick out most in my mind.

Anonymous said...

A very special family with a gorgeous princess that has touched so many hearts

Anonymous said...

I can't think of a couple tat would deserve this more right now. Strong strong people, and truly admirable.

Anonymous said...

*voted*

Anonymous said...

thoughts are with you during this testing and trying time in your families life.

Anonymous said...

:-)

Anonymous said...

have been following the journey, and can not think of a more deserving couple/family!!

Anonymous said...

Amazing Journey. Amazing Family. Amazing Little Girl.

Anonymous said...

Im my thoughts, Thank you so much for sharing Kyahs journey with us. Carz1 TM

Anonymous said...

I cannot think of a more deserving family, the strength and love they show for their children is inspirational and i couldn't only hope to be half the parents they are.

Rodders said...

A deserving family, love and strength to you all.

Anonymous said...

absolutely.....

Anonymous said...

Huge hugs to this family, you are constantly in my thoughts

Anonymous said...

Stay strong and good luck.
I will forever remember Kyahs beautiful smile. She is a tribute to you both.

Anonymous said...

Kind thoughts.

Anonymous said...

inspirational

Anonymous said...

hoping and wishing that you guys get this prize and take a much deserved break after all you have been through

Anonymous said...

always in my thoughts
love from walle

Anonymous said...

you have been an inspiration to so many whilst going through what will be the hardest times of your lives. you are all in my thoughts.

Anonymous said...

Such a deserving family.

Anonymous said...

Kimkat1 says this could not be a more deserving family of this, I wish them every strength and support..Kim

Anonymous said...

xx

Anonymous said...

Agree with everyone else, you guys totally deserve it! xx

Drylands Corner said...

Can't think of a more deserving couple..

Anonymous said...

strong and courageous and never seem to give up hope :)

Anonymous said...

Truely amazing people

Anonymous said...

Truly heartbreaking

Anonymous said...

very special family

Anonymous said...

Voted...Your an amzing family! :)

Anonymous said...

Can't think of a more deserving couple as well.....

Anonymous said...

hugs to you all xxxxx

Anonymous said...

vote cast

Anonymous said...

Thanks for Sharing Kyah with us. Carz1 tm

Anonymous said...

Can't think of a more deserving couple as well...

Anonymous said...

you totally deserve to win .. good luck

Anonymous said...

Your very special family is constantly on my mind. I was so pleased to hear Kyah was able to enjoy her very special day. Bless you guys

Anonymous said...

Goodluck guys!! you so deserve it

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you always as you go through this.

Anonymous said...

:0)

Anonymous said...

have followed your story on the MB. I hope i never ever have to go through what you guys have and are. Im so so sorry. Venus

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

A wonderful family well deserving!

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for sharing Kyahs journey with us. An absolutely inspirational family touched by so many.
Love & light to you all xx

Anonymous said...

BIG BIG hug to Kyha and her family. You are in our thoughts all the time.

Anonymous said...

Noone deserves this more. Thinking of you both and sending much love.

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

They are a great family that have been through some extraordinary circumstances, and they so deserve this after their journey

Anonymous said...

XXX OOO

Anonymous said...

An insprirational family who have touched so many people.Thank you for sharing Kyah and your journry with us all.

Anonymous said...

vote

renaenae said...

I cant think of a more deserving family. your strength, your pain, your love. Good Luck with the comp. From James and the Renee's!

Chloe Nicholls said...

here's a hug for you guys.

Anonymous said...

nzceltic and her eldest daughter miss9 have been following kyahs journey the last couple of weeks. It has made us both cry numerous tears and also look at miss3 and mr17mths and just treasure them so much more. Kyah looks similar to miss3 which makes it seem so much more sentimental and I can only admire and respect them for their strength through this. I know I couldn't cope as well as they seem to be. Hugs kisses and fairy wishes to Kyah xxx

Anonymous said...

Something nice in a very dark time

Anonymous said...

I have followed your story and can't think of a family who deserves this (and so much more!) more than you guys.

Anonymous said...

Shanell and Jason thank you for sharing your story.

Anonymous said...

((hugs))

Anonymous said...

thoughts with you aways

Anonymous said...

a vote from our family too

Anonymous said...

Hugs to Kyah, our thoughts go out to all of you xx

Anonymous said...

all the very best as you face this terrible monster.

Anonymous said...

An amazing strong family that has let up share kyahs sad journey with them. An inspiration to us all.

Anonymous said...

<3

Anonymous said...

xxx ooo

Anonymous said...

They're amazing because they're sharing Kyah's last days with the nation. They've given so much, at a time when most people would want to hide away.

Anonymous said...

One inspirational family... Thanks you for sharing Kyahs journey with us all... Love & light xx

Anonymous said...

Read about your story today in the sunday paper. Inspirational. May you have strength to go through this difficult time.

Anonymous said...

Truley Amazing people, very deserving

Anonymous said...

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY, I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST OF LUCK XXXX

Anonymous said...

<33

Anonymous said...

Truely deserved ...

leishalu said...

Inspirational couple, great strength and courage, your family are never far from my thought.

Anonymous said...

I hope you win!!

Anonymous said...

fingers crossed ... for many things

Anonymous said...

thinking of you all

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing with us.you guys desrve it.

Anonymous said...

Truely inspirational to us all, thanks for letting us be apart of kyah's journey. From Coonman tmmb

Anonymous said...

A beautiful family

Anonymous said...

truely deserved

Anonymous said...

(((HUGS)))

Anonymous said...

Thanks you for sharing your story, you are an amazing, inspirational family. Many Hugs x Jules

Anonymous said...

An amazing family who deserve to win this. <3

Anonymous said...

;-)

Anonymous said...

in my thoughts always xx

Anonymous said...

You guys so deserve it. xxx ooo

Anonymous said...

You deserve a treat xx

Anonymous said...

Good Luck :)

Anonymous said...

xoxo....

Anonymous said...

You guys deserve it :)

oyl said...

i think you guys really deserve to win this too :)

Anonymous said...

:o)

Anonymous said...

:D

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

xxx fairy kisses and wishes

Anonymous said...

Well deserved vote

Anonymous said...

Just a lurker on trademe but so touched by your story, you are a fantastic family!!

Anonymous said...

What an amazing family and brave little girl

Anonymous said...

all the best to your family

Anonymous said...

Thoughts are with you.

Anonymous said...

good luck!

mattandange said...

Always in my thoughts

Anonymous said...

Voting and hope you get it :-)

Anonymous said...

you are so inspirational and are in my thoughts

Anonymous said...

Good luck you seem like a deserving family, Big hugs to you!!

Anonymous said...

Simply...an amazing family.

Anonymous said...

Can't even to begin to imagine what your family is going thru...Much love xxx

Anonymous said...

A truly deserving couple ... thinking of them and their family during this very difficult and sad time.

Anonymous said...

such an inspiration. thank you for sharing your journey with us all. you have touched some many people. what ever the future brings, Kia Kaha...

Anonymous said...

voted - mikiora TM

Anonymous said...

this whole family is an inspiration :)

Karen said...

Good luck guys xxx

Anonymous said...

Big Hugs to you all:)

Unknown said...

I'm so sorry...

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you always - voted - you deserve it :-)

Anonymous said...

Timeout for Shanell and Jason. ((Hugs)) to you all!

Anonymous said...

:o)

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

What a awesome family. You guys deserve this and way more. Wattsey TMMB

Anonymous said...

good luck.

Anonymous said...

I wish you well in the days and months ahead. XX

Anonymous said...

I think they have to be the most deserving people ever, to have such tragedy in their lives, and yet strong enough to tell their story, so we can be humble and gratefull for the kiddies we have, and give them an extra kiss each night for Kyah.. I hope you win guys!, xoxoxox

Anonymous said...

enjoy your holiday ur family deserves a break away

jomaree said...

An amazing family to share Kyah's journey with such grace and inspiration.

Anonymous said...

I have followed Kyah's journey from the start. This family is amazing and truly inspirational while going through every parents worst nightmare. Lisa

Anonymous said...

My thoughts are with you everyday as I follow your incredible journey with tears, big hugs to you all and I think you are all incredible

Anonymous said...

good luck

Anonymous said...

Kisses and cuddles to that beautiful wee girl who makes us "other" parents appreciate our own kids just that little bit more.

Anonymous said...

xo

Anonymous said...

Big hugs to all your family :)

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing your story to inspire others. Blessings to you all

Livvy said...

good luck

Anonymous said...

hope you guys win, you deserve it sooooooo much!

Anonymous said...

thinking of your family

Anonymous said...

couldn't go to a more deserving couple hugs to u both..

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