We're raising funds for those who help people like Reuben living with cancer.
Walking Stars is a night-time walking half marathon bringing people together to raise vital funds in support of local people living with cancer.
We would love your support as we take on this challenge of completing a half-marathon for a great cause.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Despatis Family
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Anonymous
Hi Neil and Kathryn We are in this together ! J.
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Guthrie Family
so proud of you all! endless love x
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Teach
Kia kaha
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Scott D
Best of luck buddy xx
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Improv Connection
From our fundraising night!
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Samuel And Kerry
Was wonderful to see him dancing at the nationals!
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Rochelle Benson
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Megan
Lots of love for the walk and the battle.
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Rob Deacon
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Jeanette Leigh
Go well dear Kathryn and Reuben.
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M F Johnson
Go team Fitz-tastic!
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Neil Fitzpatrick
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Hayden Mischefski
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Mum & Simon
Sending love and hugs to team Fitztastic.
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Improv Connection
From our fundraiser event!
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Paula Sereleas
Let us know when you’re walking, we’ll walk with you. ❤️-Paula
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Kim And Jeremy Nees
Love and well wishes! Go Team Fitz-tastic!
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Janine. Blackmore-bedford
Lovely to meet you Kathryn, good luck on the run and I do hope our paths cross again someday. Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui X
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Vanessa Powell
Kia kaha
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Andrew Rook
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Anonymous
So sad to hear about the tough time you guys are going through. Much love to you all from the Harrison / Dent Rennie whanau.
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Anonymous
With Love, Julia & Tim
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Shih Huang Huang
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Ruia
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Sharon Masters
Because Neil so blatantly begged us!!!!
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Ali Wright
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Anonymous
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Jane Archibald
Xx
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Gabby Fussell
$100
Friends In Dunedin
Thinking of you
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Tristram Domican
$100
Amanda & Kayne
Best wishes
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Michael Williams
All the best guys. Great cause.
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Trevor Leigh
Great idea. Well done
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Gaynor Connor
Rounded it up for you Son. Good luck xxxx
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Jenkin Family
Sending you all love x
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Ben Jardine
Kathryn! I'm SO sorry this is getting to you late! Here are the leftover proceeds from the improv show, plus a little bit more :)
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Nikki
All the best for fighting that dreaded dragon. From Nikki Mark Ben & Kate Pilgrim
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Pam Hindmarsh
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Anonymous
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Garth Landers
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Ferguson Smith Wh?nau
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Dianne Baird
Sorry to hear of your battle! Speedy recovery! Take care!
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Soper Whanau
Arohanui to Rueben and all of you.
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Bridget & Mark
Xx
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Rob Lee
Hi Kathryn - was not aware of this situation. I hope my small contribution will help in some way. All the very best to Reuben, you and your whanau.
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Hana
Go Kathryn and Reuben!
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Mark Lewis
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Thornbury Family
Good wishes to you all.
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Joanna Leigh & David Wallace
xoxoxo
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Catherine Alington
So very sorry to learn this. Much love to you all
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Jess & Paul Hooper
Wishing you guys all the best 💛
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Beth Rose
XxXxX
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Gaynor Connor
Go girl. Will be cheering you and my lovely grandson on all the way from UK. Love you xx
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Cam Moore
That’s gutting Kathryn. Such a handsome young man! Praying that by the time you’ve run 15 laps the dragon will be crying jelly bean tears, and for complete healing in the months to come. Arohanui
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Rachel, Isaac, Andie & Caleb Stead
Sending much love to you all!! Please sing out if you need anything xxxx
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Sarah Hernandez
Sending you guys love & strength from Perth!
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Julian Keil
Stay strong.
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Lolita Sereleas
Sending you all much love from the states!
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Daniel Baird
All the best for the walk and the rest of the recovery!
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Ady Spencer
Good luck K, and best wishes Reuben! Ady, Jessica, Florence Spencer xo
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Guy Nunns
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Alyson Evans
Go Team Fitzys !! Sending you positivity Reuben from across the pond xx 😘
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Shawstone Family
Great fundraiser
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Tipu Whanau
You 2 are amazing. Well done guys. Love u xx
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Jago Dellow
You guys have my full support. Sending love from the Dellow family
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Holland Family
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Brendan Yielder
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Anonymous
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Gillian Leigh
Go Kathryn
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Juliette Lister
All the best team Fitz-tastic
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Sharon Burns
Go well team x
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Daniel Fitzpatrick
Blair Schgo for Reuben x
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Jess Percy
Hope you reach your goal and don’t get any blisters in the process !
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Kerrie Bowen
Great stuff Rochelle
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Sarah Rossiter
Kia kaha!!
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Anderson Family
Love to Reuben and you all. Xx
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Finn Fraser
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Fiona Dolan
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Ashlea Weaver
Good luck! ❤️
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Andy & Daniel
Just thinking of you all
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Sisson
Thoughts and prayers with you all for the challenges ahead
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Jane O’carroll
Good luck Rochelle. Great cause!! xx
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Eddie And Roz Lancashire
Go team Reuben. With you all the way.
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Colmán
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The Pakkala Family
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Melissa Denzler
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Wally & Jane O’carroll
Way to go Rob!
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Anonymous
Admire you for doing this and for what you are going through mum & dad
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Matthew Koppen
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Rachel
You go girl!
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Tracy Morrison-judd
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Mathew Mcchesney-benson
You got this
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Lyndell Boaden
Kia kaha team
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Sharlene Benson
You are just brillant - couldn't be more proud.
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Katie Brannan
With love from the Smith Clan and Peppa
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Neil Fitzpatrick
Yey Rochelle! I love you’re training too! I forgot about the blister potential 🤦🏻♂️
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Kaylene
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Jussie Hall
Yay rob hope you smash your target. Big kiss to you both xx
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Anonymous
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The Cooke’s
All the best xx
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Clare Plumbley
Wish I could walk with you! Sending you all so much love xxx
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Teresa Baines
Good luck Reuben! Hope you're soon fully recovered and back to good health!xxx
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Lauren Martin Zoe And Harry Eathorne
💛
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Eddie Mcintyre
All the best Rueben. Thinking of you and your family.
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Lauren, Martin, Zoe And Harry Eathorne
You Rock!!!! x
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Kathryn Fitzpatrick
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Sarah Nisbet
Aroha mai whanau, kia kaha!
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Kathryn Fitzpatrick
I believe in you Rob!
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Carolyn Small
Hey nice idea - rock it for Reuben, maybe walk and work your way up to rocking - ha. Na stuff it - just going straight to rocking. Take care, Carolyn
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Maggie Bowen
Good luck Neil, Kathryn and Reuben
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Janine, Pat, Hannah And Logan
Our hearts and thoughts
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Gillian Christie
Thanks for doing this 👏👏
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Pam Francombe
You go girl! You’re definitely a walking star ⭐️ ❤️
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Mcshane Family
Best wishes for this big walk
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Jamie-lee Patchett
You’re an inspiration Kathryn! 💪 xx All the best to Reuben.
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Anonymous
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Paul Smith
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Page Family
Sing out if need anything that we can do here ue tutoring or meals etc.
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Ufferhardt
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Bernard Gaffney
Best wishes mate
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Caroline Parlane
Love and best wishes to you all xxxx
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Gill Hancock
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Victoria Bray
Thinking of you all and sending positive vibes from Victoria and family xx
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Vanessa Hunger
💖
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Mandy Welch
Go strong, go hard. Thoughts and prayers with you.
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Kaye Calder
Keep fighting that dragon together.
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Person Who Cares
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Lahana Reeves
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Trudi Fill-weidmann
Loved your Improv show! Go Reuben!
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Sarah Frenkel-butler
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Ash
Go Rochelle!
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Chris Coombs
Good luck mate
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Roger Jordan
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Annie
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Caroline And Dan Tate
Kia Kaha team. Thinking of you all.
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Anonymous
Kia kaha Rochelle
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Ellie Axton
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Anonymous
Kia kaha Rob
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Jennifer Dolan
Good luck and good on you dear Rochelle
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Louis Bernstone
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Karen Daly
Go Rochelle! I've friends living with cancer so I'll support you.
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Susan Sum
Wishing you well and that your son will respond well to treatment. Speedy recovery.
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Bee
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Wall Family
Hi Kathryn, We had no idea about Reuben. Thinking of you all. Love Kristina & family
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James Smith
Kia Ora Kathryn! I enjoyed seeing you on stage last week! I can't make this weeks show, all the best with the fundraising and the night!
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Peter Wilcock
Ride soon?
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Anonymous
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Robyn Wilson
Much love to you and the whanau Rochelle. Your an absolute blessing! Xox
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Emily Simpson
Kia kaha xx
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Sandra Stevenson
Good on you🤗
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Lynny Dean
All the best Rochelle
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Christine Bray
Love and positive thoughts from the Scottish Brays xxxx
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Jonathan & Mary Rudkin
Sending positive vibes for a speedy recovery. 🙏🌈💙
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Love Mags And Fred Evans
All the best to you all
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Michael Connor
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Andrea Bolton
Slay the dragon.
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Annie Double
Miss Rochelle - you go girl xxx
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Stacey Mather
Sending big hugs, you are all doing amazing, love Stacey & jay xx
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Anonymous
Kia Kaha
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Saffron Byron
💖
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Sola
Nice job baby! 😍🥰
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Jo Bye
Sending love xx
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Anonymous
Thinking of you and best wishes to you all!
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Oli Despatis
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Laura S
Wishing you all the best. Take care.
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Kasia
Hey there, so sorry to miss your showcase today, please accept this instead :) all the best for your family, you all rock!
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Sanduni Udamulla
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Deanna Cruse
Best of luck for your half marathon and thinking of you and your son.
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Brooke Ruddenklau
Sorry to hear about the tough time you and your family are going through Kathryn ❤️ All the best!
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Nicola Burroughs
Go Kathryn! Love your work
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Etina Lepa
Love you Rochelle
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Lesley Anderton Gough
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Sola Freeman
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Gibson Family
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Ted Zorn
Sending positive thoughts your way, Neil. All the best to Reuben.
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Jade Overy
Sending love, hugs and strength xxx
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Jen Hadley
Im sending all my love and support. You are all heros and I miss you guys! Xoxo
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Anonymous
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Matt Tomlinson
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Despatis family is thinking about you and sending loads of positive energy from Canada.