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Rebel Sport Christmas Trolley Dash Tauranga: Jolene Howden-Turnbull celebrates son's inspiring cancer journey


Published on 2024-12-09 14:05:43 - The New Zealand Herald
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  • When Jolene Howden-Turnbull arrived for the Rebel Sport Christmas Trolley Dash Tauranga she had a game plan for how things would go. "The plan completely went out the window," Howden-Turnbull said. She had 90 seconds to fill the trolley with $5000 worth of Rebel Sports merchandise,

The article from the New Zealand Herald discusses a heartwarming event at Rebel Sport in Tauranga where Jolene Howden-Turnbull participated in a Christmas Trolley Dash. This event allowed her to fill a trolley with sports gear for free, celebrating her son's inspiring journey with cancer. Her son, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at age 10, has shown remarkable resilience, undergoing chemotherapy and now living with a prosthetic leg. The Trolley Dash was not just a shopping spree but a celebration of his recovery and spirit, with Jolene choosing items like a basketball, a cricket bat, and a scooter, symbolizing hope and normalcy. The event was part of Rebel Sport's initiative to give back to the community, highlighting stories of courage and community support.

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