Zahnee is a beautiful, clever, and ambitious five year old girl who has loads of character and loves horses.
She was born with a rare facial vascular Hemangioma Tumour that stemmed from behind her right eye and also lives with Aspergers Syndrome. And although she struggles in many ways due to her medical issues, her Mum Jade describes her as ‘bright and bubbly’.
In mid September 2011 Zahnee will travel with her parents Jade and Paul to the United States to have a life-changing operation on her right eye that cannot be offered here in New Zealand. Jade and Paul are currently fundraising as hard as they can. Donations are able to be direct credited to: ‘Zahnee’s Cause’ 12-3217-0140729-00
This is a journal of Zahnee’s journey to creating and manifesting her dreams of learning to ride a pony and competing in a ribbon day; and, writing a children’s book to inspire empathy and understanding of children who may look a bit different.
We are building a photo story as well as gathering footage for a movie of her journey which will be presented to her at the completion of her project; this will serve as much treasured tangible memories of her special project, affirm that she can, and provide a valuable source of inspiration in the years to come.
On Saturday the 13th August 2011 Zahnee took the first step to creating this reality. From here every week through to the 9th September 2011 we met for a riding lesson. Zahnee now heads to the States for her operation and we will resume the lessons once she is well enough. From here we will find an appropriate event where she will compete. In the meantime we will be working on finding a publisher and illustrator who wish to help us with her book.
Special acknowledgements to:
• Linda & Kev Hitchman - who have provided us with the use of ‘Matchie’, riding gear, facilities and giving up her time to help.
• Mark Lamb - who is travelling with Leah each week, volunteering professional photography services to capture the adventure.
Thank you both for being a special and important part of helping Zahnee realising her dreams.
Zahnee simply shines in her uniqueness and has a meaningful and important message, join us as we help Zahnee convey this in her heartlifting journey.
She was born with a rare facial vascular Hemangioma Tumour that stemmed from behind her right eye and also lives with Aspergers Syndrome. And although she struggles in many ways due to her medical issues, her Mum Jade describes her as ‘bright and bubbly’.
In mid September 2011 Zahnee will travel with her parents Jade and Paul to the United States to have a life-changing operation on her right eye that cannot be offered here in New Zealand. Jade and Paul are currently fundraising as hard as they can. Donations are able to be direct credited to: ‘Zahnee’s Cause’ 12-3217-0140729-00
This is a journal of Zahnee’s journey to creating and manifesting her dreams of learning to ride a pony and competing in a ribbon day; and, writing a children’s book to inspire empathy and understanding of children who may look a bit different.
We are building a photo story as well as gathering footage for a movie of her journey which will be presented to her at the completion of her project; this will serve as much treasured tangible memories of her special project, affirm that she can, and provide a valuable source of inspiration in the years to come.
On Saturday the 13th August 2011 Zahnee took the first step to creating this reality. From here every week through to the 9th September 2011 we met for a riding lesson. Zahnee now heads to the States for her operation and we will resume the lessons once she is well enough. From here we will find an appropriate event where she will compete. In the meantime we will be working on finding a publisher and illustrator who wish to help us with her book.
Special acknowledgements to:
• Linda & Kev Hitchman - who have provided us with the use of ‘Matchie’, riding gear, facilities and giving up her time to help.
• Mark Lamb - who is travelling with Leah each week, volunteering professional photography services to capture the adventure.
Thank you both for being a special and important part of helping Zahnee realising her dreams.
Zahnee simply shines in her uniqueness and has a meaningful and important message, join us as we help Zahnee convey this in her heartlifting journey.
~~ Project KPH now has a page on Facebook. If you click 'Like' you can follow our adventures and check out all our cool pics http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.203212469749743.45682.158861080851549#!/pages/Project-KPH/158861080851549 ~~
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