Dan's 40th!

By Danielle McKeown

In less than a few months from now,
On Friday the 24th of May,
A legend called Dan - yep it’s me -
Will celebrate her 40th birthday.Β 

Instead of spending money on birthday gifts,
I would love if you would please donate -Β 
To the rockstars at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse,
Who helped me avoid a worse fate.

It's because of them this milestone birthday
Comes with a little extra cheer.
And I get to enjoy being with family and friends,
As I toast the start of a new Dan-year!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$520

Mark Cetin

Happy 40th Dan. Kudos to the fab staff at Lifehouse. Lots of love to an amazing you.

$440.40

Todd And/or Claude

Happiest of birthdays to my bestest mate. I sure am grateful we’re together on this date. Thanks Lifehouse rockstars, y’all freakin’ great. Ok, enough silly poetry, lettuce πŸ₯¬ celebrate.

$400

Ursula Mckeown

What a truly thoughtful idea Dan to ask for donations to Lifehouse in lieu of a birthday present for you. I am more than happy to honour your request. I cannot express enough gratitude for the care & support that the amazing nurses at Lifehouse gave you in your time there. Happy Birthday Dan 🎈 Luv Mum ☘️

$300

Tim, Crystal, Luna, And Ella Xxxx

Happy 40th Dan! You definitely are a legend, and proof that they are worth supporting :)

$263.75

Jacq

Happy 40th Birthday Dan! I hope you have a great year ahead full of health and happiness. Love always. x

$211

Kristina

Happy 40th Danielle! Love always Kristina

$211

Anthony

Happy 40th Danielle! From Anthony

$211

Bev C

Happy 40th birthday beautiful lady. I’m so grateful that you have reached this milestone after a difficult 2023. Thanks to Lifehouse for making this possible. We are forever indebted to you Love from your favourite Outlaw xx

$211

Moe, Sim, Zaiya, And Odelle Daghostani

Happy 40th Dan. You’re a hero! Thanks for supporting a good cause.

$205.50

Chandra And Eddie

A very nice gesture to be able to help others. Happy 40th birthday to you love always Chandra and Eddie

$200

Nan Mckeown

Dear Danielle, wishing you many happy and healthy days ahead. All the best for your 40th birthday. May God bless you always, Nan.

$158.25

Julian And Cathrine

Happy birthday Danielle. We love you! Julian and Cathrine

$158.25

Karina Cetin

Happy 40th Dudette! I’m so grateful we have services such as Lifehouse, and that you were able to receive the care that you did from them! Good on you for showing your appreciation in return and using this milestone in your life to raise money and awareness for their work! All our love, Karina and Normie x

$105.50

Danielle Mckeown

$105.50

Janine

Hip hip horaaaaay birthday lady! A fab way to ring in your 4th decade! Hats off to all the incredible staff at Lifehouse! Lots of Love, Janine, Stef and Chippy xxx

$105.50

Wayne Campbell

Dear Danielle, It was hard to recognise you without your...glasses. I hope you are okay. And Happy birthday for Friday. Ps. I know you'll get it.

$105.50

Maurice William Horsfall

Happy Birthday Dan. I am sure that the Medical Staff at Lifehouse will make good use of the money that you have raised, and appreciate what you are doing. Love Maurie.

$100

Chris Goodacre

Happy 40th Birthday Dans, we love you more than Tess loves sleep-ins!

$100

Tess Ward

Happy 40th Birthday Dans, we love you more than Chris loves pistachios xxxx

$100

Jake

To my fellow Chris O’Brien fundraisin' and hair shavin' buddy! Dan Dan my funny Godmother, who buys my comics with her wage, she always eats so much veggies, and no Jim Shore train goes up to her age. Love you Aunty Dan, 009 Jake πŸ†

$100

Luke

Happy 40th birthday to my cool Aunty Dan, with her funky tatts, and most cuddly cats. I love you and your hair so short, see you for a match on my handball court. Love pizza-partying Agent 006 Luke x 🌈

$100

Rick

Happy 40th Birthday Dan. Welcome to the 40’s club you legend! Love Ricky 🎈

$100

Clare

Happy twenty-twenty Danglebells! Kudos to you for your positive calm attitude throughout. Eternally grateful for the care you received from Chris O’Brien i.e Professor Chris O’Brien himself right? xxxx πŸ’ͺ🏼

$100

Truman, Preeti & The Hore’s Again

You hit $5,000 in lieu of gifts Dan! Happy 40th and here’s to the many more to come! This one is in thanks to ALL the champions who helped you most... from your GP to all Chris O’Brien staff, as well as the awesome chick who gave birth to you aka Ursy and your/our fabulous Todd. Us Hore’s are forever grateful for the medical expertise and care you received and for Urs and Todd’s selflessness - to help our Danman get where you are now, on your 40th! πŸ™ 🐌🐒

$85

Chris Goodacre

Paying it forward πŸ’•πŸ»

$50

Klaira Shepherd

$50

Rachel Smith

$50

Hannah Mckeown

$42.20

Jaime Lewis

$40.40

Pebbles

Happy 40th dearest provider of warmth, bath bubbles & gum nut games + outlet for my crazy bursts of chaotic uncontrollable affection.

$40.40

Marbles

Happy 40th human companion, provider of breakfast, 2nd breakfast, lunch, dinner, 2nd dinner, 3rd dinner + cuddles when I feel like cuddles but not when I don’t feel like cuddles.

$30

Erica Austin