The Olympics are soon going to be over as will my writing on the blog.
I have to say I have watched far too much television in the last week - but I make the excuse that watching all the people I know is important! I 'm pretty sure they can hear me shouting all the way from New Zealand. It has been great to see all the Kiwi's out there doing their best.
I have many people to thank. I could not have got where I did this season without the hard work and kindness of so many people.
Firstly to Wanaka Physiotherapy - not only did Gin, my boss kindly help out with some financial assistance, she has more importantly supported me in giving it a real go. Allowing me 4 months off work and letting me still have my job when I returned.
Icebreaker - they are a product sponsor who have backed me from the start. It means so much to me that they believed in me from the beginning, it's often when you have done well that people come forward but it is at the start when you need the help most. THANK YOU ICEBREAKER. If you haven't got a piece of Icebreaker clothing in your wardrobe then go take a look at their website.
Most of my money came from a fundraising rogaine that Ed Stevens, from Highland Events, and I organised - its a bit like orienteering and Highland Events organise runs, bike races and rogaines from the Wanaka area, so check out some of their events coming up.
The Wanaka community donated prizes and auction items and many friends and people from around the area came to participate. The Wanaka community get behind many of their talented athletes. I believe ~50% of the NZ team in Vancouver are from Wanaka - not bad for a small town. Although when you meet the people here you will see why.
Thanks also must go to Fiona, at United Travel Wanaka who has tirelessly worked to get me the best flights around the globe- knowing my budget she has found the best deals.
Other companies to thank are Adidas and Horleys who have also given competition clothing and nutritional product these are important for optimum performance but are a big drain on resources,I am grateful to them, every little helps.
Of course I really couldn't have done it without support from Simon and my Mum and Dad, luckily my parents got to see me slide this year in Europe, but for Simon who has never seen me slide it is tough to give so much encouragement from the other end of the internet but he has done so through the highs and lows. Maybe next year he will be able to come and see what it is all about first hand. It would be great to have him there.
I have been so grateful to everyone that has helped, every single little bit helps all I ask is that if someone comes to you with a proposal about their dream and what they are trying to achieve, if you are in a position to help please consider doing so. Support them from the start thats when it helps the most.
My silver fern signed by all the people who took part in my fundraising rogaine, I hung it up where ever I was to remind me of all the support from the people in Wanaka.
Have a few more things to write so check back again.
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