Bringing Lee Home

$17,742 raised

From 49 Donations
TARGET $25,500

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Raising funds for: Catherine Birmingham
Update!!! Lee arrived to us on the 21st of August and we are All over the moon to finally have our missing family member be reunited with us. Your amazing help is what made this happen! Any further donations are assisting us to pay off the remaining amount of the total costs of his trip here. Thank you ALL so very very much. You are so loved by us. Thank you! 16 years ago a Soul mate and very special horse entered my life. 8 years ago I had to make the painful decision to leave him behind when I was no longer able to keep my training stables open. I have since then leased him out to ensure I can keep him looked after and safe as well as hold on to the hope of one day him being reunited with me again. Until now this has not been possible. Recently events became a concern and I decided I can't keep waiting for something to arise and I need to reach out for help. So here it is - This fundraiser is to cover the flight costs and transportation of Lee from Melbourne, Australia to Rome, Italy where I now live with my partner and our 3 children. Lee is only 23 and is extremely good health with no problems. He himself has tuned in with me and my dear animal communicator friend that he is ready and wants to go. Sue from EIAF has reassured that they have flown multiple horses over the age of 25 with no problems and they have recovered and been fine on arrival. As someone who has worked with expats in foreign countries all over the world, that have had their beloved horses flown to and back to their home countries without problems or concerns, I am really grateful to the people who have seen the light, the opportunity and the joy of us all being reconnected and Lee getting to spend out his many older years with his family. Any amount you are able to add to this will be going towards giving this very special horse his wish and ours, of being part of our family again. He has helped countless people with not only their riding growth but their mental, emotional and spiritual growth and over the years has touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Anything is felt, Everything is appreciated, Sharing this will be the same as a donation. Thank you to everyone who has known Lee over the years, your love, care and support were felt by us both and I know he sends his love to you all!!
Update
27 Nov 2021
Lee turned 24 years young today and had his carrot cake together with his family. Thank you to all your continued donations to help repay the money kindly loaned to have Lee brought home. Sending our love xox
Update
07 Sep 2021
Some little ones love to say good morning to Lee as soon as they get out of bed!
Update
21 Aug 2021
He’s home!!
Update
20 Aug 2021
Nathan and I have been working very hard getting Lee’s pallet barn finished before he arrives! Roof today and Lee is arriving tomorrow morning:-)
Update
20 Aug 2021
Nathan and I have been working very hard getting Lee’s pallet barn finished before he arrives! Roof today and Lee is arriving tomorrow morning:-)
Update
19 Aug 2021
Scheduled to leave Holland this afternoon and arriving Saturday morning ????
Update
18 Aug 2021
Enjoying a nice role in the mud while he rests in Holland. He’s still in Holland ?? complications with his tack box arriving but it got there today and he’s cleared customs ?? Lee leaves tomorrow and will arrive to us sometime Thursday the 19th late afternoon/evening ? I’ll keep you all updated ???
Update
16 Aug 2021
Lee has arrived ??? he is having a rest while he and the others clear customs in Holland, then he will be on the truck on his way to us in Italy!! He was happy all the way and the flight grooms and Sue have been sending me updates constantly. So much gratitude to everyone ??
Update
14 Aug 2021
Lee just had all his fluffy winter coat shaved off at Jayes Park where he is waiting with his other flight buddies to fly tomorrow and will have a bath and final vet check before he leaves. Sue and Cameron from EIAF have gone above and beyond taking care of Lee and ensuring he gets to us as cheaply as possible. They took $1,000 off his flight cost and he is still flying in a crate and a half. The total cost of his flight and travel and care is a big $25,119.50 but we managed to pull every fund possible from everyone helping us and together with this fundraiser we paid for his flight and travel plus his tack box and saddle to go with him. It's so soon now that he arrives here!! We'll keep you all updated xox
Update
25 Jul 2021
Lee has had his vet check and blood test done and he is good to go! The August 14th flight had a few hiccups but in the end he is only able to go by taking a crate and a half spot! So business class it is for him. We are over the moon with excitement and so is Lee. Your beautiful amazing donations and sharing has made this monumental trip come alive for Lee and we ALL are forever grateful to the many giving, caring and loving people in this world. Julie Dingley your efforts are beyond us, you are amazing!! Unfortunately the costs have risen as the space got bigger and our goal has been pushed a bit further out. With flight, transport, vet checks and his tack & saddle box joining him, we are having to increase the fundraiser goal. THANKFULLY there has been a very amazing and special person that is bringing forth the remaining amount to ensure Lee doesn't miss out on this flight and this fundraiser will continue on after he arrives to pay them. Every donation counts and every person you share it with is felt from our dearest Lee. Soon he will be home xox The children won't let mummy be the only one to sleep with him the first night he arrives though... Sorry the photo would not load upright!!
DONATIONS49
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Julie Dingley
Sat, 28 Aug 2021
$ 200
This is for August and September. Having seen the beautiful Lee and Catherine together, it gives me great joy to do this. Love and blessings to you all. xxxxxx
This is for August and September. Having seen the beautiful Lee and Catherine together, it gives me great joy to do this. Love and blessings to you all. xxxxxx
$ 200
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Lori Clark
Wed, 18 Aug 2021
$ 500
$ 500
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Julie Dingley
Fri, 25 Jun 2021
$ 150
I wish this was moving faster for you, and more people would donate. Sending you love and positive energy for your reunion.
I wish this was moving faster for you, and more people would donate. Sending you love and positive energy for your reunion.
$ 150
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Julie Dingley
Fri, 28 May 2021
$ 100
I am sure you can't wait to see Lee. I realise that funding will be needed to cover his expenses for a while, and hope that more people find it in their hearts to help you. I thank you for trying to make a difference in an often cruel and thoughtless world. You do make a difference! I am still sharing. Bless you all.
I am sure you can't wait to see Lee. I realise that funding will be needed to cover his expenses for a while, and hope that more people find it in their hearts to help you. I thank you for trying to make a difference in an often cruel and thoughtless world. You do make a difference! I am still sharing. Bless you all.
$ 100
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Julie Dingley
Mon, 10 May 2021
$ 100
$ 100
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Theodora Kalonaros
Fri, 16 Apr 2021
$ 500
$ 500
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Frida Ewald Sander
Wed, 14 Apr 2021
$ 100
Wish you all the best!
Wish you all the best!
$ 100
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Caroline Bergmann
Mon, 5 Apr 2021
$ 150
$ 150
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Julie Dingley
Fri, 26 Mar 2021
$ 150
An extra $50. is included for your Birthday Catherine. Still sharing. Love & blessings.
An extra $50. is included for your Birthday Catherine. Still sharing. Love & blessings.
$ 150
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Rebecca Williams
Fri, 12 Mar 2021
$ 150
Catherine, I learned of your effort to bring Lee home from my sweet friend, Julie Dingley. I want to help you bring her back to you and I hope that this small gesture contributes with those of others to ensure your long awaited reunion with Lee. "Horse Girls" everywhere need little explanation of why one would work so hard to be reunited with her soulmate horse. I know. Wishing you a safe transport and a joyful reunion. I would be honored to meet you one day.
Catherine, I learned of your effort to bring Lee home from my sweet friend, Julie Dingley. I want to help you bring her back to you and I hope that this small gesture contributes with those of others to ensure your long awaited reunion with Lee. "Horse Girls" everywhere need little explanation of why one would work so hard to be reunited with her soulmate horse. I know. Wishing you a safe transport and a joyful reunion. I would be honored to meet you one day.
$ 150
RAISING FUNDS FOR
Catherine BirminghamThis is for my horse Lee to be able to join me in our new home country of Italy. We are not able to pay for his flight here and it has been an ongoing challenge to ensure he is taken care of in Australia. Thank you everyone who is helping Lee get to his family!!!
FUNDS BANKED TO:
C L Birmingham

Campaign Creator
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Catherine Louise Birmingham
Glenroy, Italy
Created Nov 2020

$17,742 raised

From 49 Donations
TARGET $25,500

Please support this cause

AUD
$
RAISING FUNDS FOR
Catherine BirminghamThis is for my horse Lee to be able to join me in our new home country of Italy. We are not able to pay for his flight here and it has been an ongoing challenge to ensure he is taken care of in Australia. Thank you everyone who is helping Lee get to his family!!!
FUNDS BANKED TO:
C L Birmingham
Campaign Creator
CLB
Catherine Louise Birmingham
Glenroy, Italy
Created Nov 2020