Warriors fans raise funds to give away merchandise, membership to Christchurch mosque victim Ahad Nabi

An Australia-based Warriors fan is teaming up to help Ahad Nabi have something to look forward to.

Nabi, the son of Haji Mohemmed Daoud Nabi, who was shot and killed in the Al Noor Mosque on March 15 last year, wore a Warriors jersey while delivering his victim impact statement in High Court last week. .

Since then, Fan Dylan Larkins has created a GoFundMe page with the goal of raising $ 1000 to purchase products and / or an ongoing membership for Nabi.

“The whole Covid situation made me look at myself and think what can I do for other people?” Larkins told the Herald.

“It doesn’t have to be big. So when I was watching Ahad in court pour out his heart, I thought what can I do that is more personal than just send some money? I saw him in his Warriors jersey and I thought I was wondering. If we could get him a membership or something to enjoy … I just wanted something that he could look forward to after a traumatic couple of years.

“Anyone can make a change. I thought fuck it, I’ll set it up.”

The page has already raised $ 300.

Larkins said his original plan was to put the money toward a 2- to 4-year Warriors membership for Nabi.

“I want something ongoing for him,” he said. “If you decline but you have another cause to help, we could accept that, but initially, I would love to get you a membership or a merchandise package or something you can look forward to and enjoy.

“I don’t want it to be a charity case. It’s a gift and a little love from the Warriors fans. If there is any money left, he can take the reins and go from there.”

Warriors CEO Cameron George said the club was trying to establish contact with Nabi.

“We are struggling to find him, to come up with something for him.”

He said the club had always been very aware of what the victims of the mosque shooting had gone through. After the attack, the Warriors gave everyone free admission to their next game at Mt Smart Stadium.

“We wanted our house to be everyone’s safe house,” he said.

The Warriors are currently based in Australia due to Covid-19 and George said: “The club has been through difficult times and I know we have been inspired by the stories and courage of the victims of the mosque.”