Dion Neems

just wanted to share the exciting news…..

Firstly, Bella and I are very proud to have a National Champ in the family! Dion won the National Club Championship for his age group over Labour weekend. An awesome effort, especially after having blood poisoning only two weeks before! Below is an extract of the final km’s from the bikenz site.

Dion Neems, Counties Manukau, won an emotionally charged race in the Masters 1 race. As he crossed the finish line, Unsure a few weeks ago if he would be riding today, it was only in the last 15Kms of the 114 Kms that Neems and 2nd place Antony Gardiner (Hamilton Club) broke away from the bunch. As he crossed the finish line Neems held up a photo of his young daughter currently awaiting a liver transplant.

Secondly, Dion has been accepted as a live liver donor for Bella. All going well, they both have their operations next Wednesday (07 Nov). It will be a long day with Dion’s operation taking 4 hours, and Bella’s 8 – 12 hours. Dion will be in intensive care over night at Auckland City Hosp., and Bella 2-4 days in Starship. Baring any complications, they both should be home after 10-14 days. The support crew will no doubt get very fit going between the two patients!

We will keep you updated with progress as we can.

Love and cuddles

Fi, D and Bella
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Why Cycling?

Current Age Group: Masters 2
D.O.B: 16/07/91
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Coach: Neil Ludlam (Trakie)
Favourite Discipline: Road Racing

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Started cycling - 2001