Charity Cruise for Tamati Brown and Nesian_Famz Annual Christmas Event

Sunday December 5 2021

Hosted by Nesian_Famz, sponsored by Q Legal Lawyers.

Hawaiian theme outfits.

Last Sunday the Nesian_Famz Social Club, organised their annual Christmas event in conjunction with a charity Cruise for TAMATI BROWN.

Who is Tamati?

Tamati Brown is a 3 yr old warrior who has fought and continues to fight brain cancer  called Desmo Plastic Infantile Ganglioma Astrocytoma.

Credit:Te Aukaha Maori Performing Arts 

Tamati was diagnosed at the age of 7 months after his parents, Temica and Ricky called on “Ryans Rule”. This rule can be used if patients, carers, families or guardians feel that the symptoms are getting worse and they aren’t being listened to.

Here is a link for more information on Ryans Rule.
https://clinicalexcellence.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/docs/ryans-rule/ryans-rule-brochure.pdf

Credit:  Joeleen Bennett

Little Tama has had numerous surgeries which has caused paralysis down his right side and a bad stroke. He then needed 12 months of chemotherapy and is now having intensive phyiotherapy and speech therapy.

There is no cure for Tamati as his tumour is wrapped around his pituitary gland.  Surgery isn’t an option as it would result in complete loss of all movement and loss of all sight.

Tamati is now 3 years old and it has been recently discovered that his cancer is growing again.  Just heartbreaking.

Hear little Tama’s story from his mum Temica.

https://www.tiktok.com/@brownfamily83/video/7028158108434320642?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

THE DAY

This is how the day went and here are some photos from this awesome day.

Credit: Life and Motorbikes

Our group rode to meet up with everyone else at Loganholme where Q Legal Lawyers were cooking up a storm to feed many, many mouths.

There were so many different bikes, cars and trucks all there for the same cause and it was wonderful.

Credit:  Life and Motorbikes

We all then took off in a convoy to Advancetown Hotel where there were plenty of activities for the kids, prize raffles and an awesome live band, OneSound Band that got the place rocking. All funds raised was donated to Tamati’s cause.

Gasolene Alley Harley Davidson in Springwood also donated Gift Bags to raffle off. 

Credit: Life and Motorbikes

Video of the actual ride was taken by Jess and Tracey Kiikoro.  

https://www.facebook.com/jessie.kiikoro/videos/438174911044636
credit: Jess Kiikoro

It really was an amazing day and the look on Tama’s face when the bikes, cars and trucks were sounding their horns and revving their engines was priceless.

Credit: Life and Motorbikes.

Te Aukaha Maori Performing Arts group put on some impressive performances. An absolute pleasure to watch.

Can’t forget the staff at Advancetown Hotel as they were so amazing.  Happy, friendly and joined in the spirit of the day.

So many people helped to make this day a day to remember and a total of $9000+ was raised.

Thank you Nesian_Famz for organising and hosting this event . It was an honour to be a part of this day.

Credit:  Life and Motorbikes

Here is another video of the day created by Joseph Adams-Walsh.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1250649385363307/permalink/1281829112245334/

To see more pics of the bikes and cars see our Tik Tok post here.

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♬ Simple Things - Teddy Swims

This is what we do.  This is part of the Bikers world, helping and supporting people.  It is very hard to explain if you don’t know.  We are all one people.

Our heartfelt love and prayers go out to Tamati and the Brown family and we, as part of the biking community will be there whenever you need us.

Stay upright

LJ