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Training Tip No.1: Share the work with your children !

Training Tip No.1: Share the work with your children !

Training Tip No.2 :When children not available use pets (hopefully your pet is more active than misty )

Training Tip No.2 :When children not available use pets (hopefully your pet is more active than misty )

 
Page Creator: Andrew Aitken
Event: The Great Ride for Heart 2010
Event Date: 1/2/2010

In the first two weeks of February I will be joining a group of cardiologists and health professionals, donning lycra in place of lab coats and spurning the stethoscope for a safety helmet , as we embark on an epic cycle ride that will cover the length of New Zealand.

Our aim is to boost awareness of heart disease prevention and help raise $1 million for the Heart Foundation's Cardiovascular Research Fund.
Every cent we raise will go directly towards a programme in preventive heart health research at the University of Auckland, which will benefit All New Zealanders.

Along the way we will stage local fundraising events in selected towns to raise awareness of heart health from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

I am pretty sure that my heart can take it when it comes to the trip but worry that other parts of my anatomy may not be so resilient.


The training has just about come to an end (I am in the process of a long taper !) and I have been heartened by peoples' generosity in helping me nearly reach my goal. Howevere it is a very good cause and anything over and above this target would be greatly appreciated.

Please could you sponsor me?

I will endeavour to keep every-one appraised of my progress by recording my blog throughout the trip so feel free to keep in touch.Spread the word also as the second week of the trip co-incides with Heart week and increasing New Zealanders' awareness of the issues faced in Heart disease is clearly very important.

Select the "Make a donation" button below. It's simple, fast and totally secure and the money goes directly to the Heart Foundation's bank account.

If you live in New Zealand your donation is tax deductible and a receipt will be issued.

So please help me today! And pass it on to your family and friends! The future heart health of every New Zealander depends on it

Many thanks for your support


My Online Sponsors To Date:
Date Name Amount Comment
3/3/2010 Paula R $25.00 Congratulations.
17/2/2010 GThe Tweeddales $25.00
15/2/2010 Graham Sampson $25.00
15/2/2010 Shona Paxton $10.00 Well done!!! Jealous!! If wasn't 7 months pregnant would have loved to join you all!
13/2/2010 phil leadbitter $25.00 Great effort on your Odyssey. Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional!
13/2/2010 mike and karen doogan $40.00 go andrew -ride like the wind.
13/2/2010 Gibblet Family Wanaka $25.00 Congratulatins Andrew. Fantastic effort and amazing effort for a cause that has affected many people we know.

Fantastic.
12/2/2010 The Taits $25.00 In awe, jealous and impressed all at the same time. Hope cycling has become a bug, in which case we can get out for a ride together!
12/2/2010 Jane & Phil $50.00 Phils really jealous & I'm in absolute awe. Good luck for the last long rides.
12/2/2010 Tim O'Meeghan $100.00 Best wishes and well done
10/2/2010 Wgtn Cath Lab MRTs $40.00 The lengths some people will go to for a great cause! We are proud of you. Keep it up - you're nearly there.
10/2/2010 Tom O'Donnell $100.00 Well done!!
9/2/2010 Chris and Pam Horrocks $100.00 All the best for the rest of the event!
8/2/2010 Sue & Paul Winter $100.00 Half way! Keep up the great effort.
8/2/2010 Steven Zindel $100.00 We're only on sunshine legal aid wages here in Nelson but the cause is right. Make sure your backside gives everything it's got.
8/2/2010 andrew brant $50.00
7/2/2010 Josephine Morey CMU $15.00 GO Andrew!!!
We are all so proud of you!
Your an amazing man with a big heart. Woohoo!!!
7/2/2010 Kerrie Hayes and Vicky Noble $70.00 All the best from us both
7/2/2010 Michael Crooke $100.00 Great Effort
5/2/2010 Tom Thompson $100.00 Sorry Andrew. Forgot about your email and found it today when cleaning out Mailbox.
5/2/2010 Nigel + Liz $250.00 Envious, but not of your sore muscles! Fantastic to see you; doing so well.
4/2/2010 Rooke family $25.00
4/2/2010 Allan Bilbrough $50.00 As a recovered multi by-pass (6) patient- I think you have a very worthy cause to support.
4/2/2010 Nikki & Richard Williams $50.00 For all the kids & adults Ive seen you all work so hard for
4/2/2010 Nicki Bilbrough $50.00 Very proud to be able to say, "I know that guy".
3/2/2010 Tom $100.00 Go Andrew
1/2/2010 jimmy and janis sutton $100.00 go andrew
1/2/2010 Jonno $25.00 Good luck on the long long road!
1/2/2010 The Burrs $250.00 Thank you for the "extra miles" you gave us when needed. We are delighted to help make these road miles count!!!
1/2/2010 Tupu & Mino Cleverley $100.00 Best wishes to a good cause
1/2/2010 Ann Boland $25.00 You are a brave man, best wishes
1/2/2010 Chris Murphy $25.00 Fantastic effort. Great role model as always. Have fun!
1/2/2010 Alan $250.00 Just take in the scenery and ENJOY yourself
31/1/2010 jo & whanau $25.00 My dear bro', thinking of you as you prepare for tomorrow's kick-off.
'May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back…'
See you safe (and sore, no doubt) in a couple of weeks.
Mum would be ever-so-proud right now. Luck & love X
31/1/2010 Lance & Sonia $50.00 Give it all Forest. You can always re coup back in defense this season
30/1/2010 Finley, Tamara and Joseph $75.00 Kick IT!! You can do it!! Have a great ride!!!
29/1/2010 Fin & Sam s $50.00 Enjoy the journey!
29/1/2010 Marion Leighton $25.00 excellent effort - I'll think of you especially on days with gale force head winds…
29/1/2010 Kathy Ferrier $50.00 All the best. Ride hard.
29/1/2010 Nicky Hay $50.00 Go Andrew!
29/1/2010 vicky askari $25.00 Good luck and well done for participating.
29/1/2010 Lisa Hearn $25.00 Good luck Andrew.Well done for embarking on this adventure for a worthy cause.
29/1/2010 Nigel Bennett $50.00 Have a great ride Andrew. On those long, lonely stretches of road, remember we are all with you!!
29/1/2010 Hannah Elliot $25.00 Go Andrew! We are all rooting for you
29/1/2010 Scott Harding $100.00 All the best for the ride and well done on your participation.
28/1/2010 keith dyson $100.00 best wishes Andrew
28/1/2010 Ken Whyte $50.00 I wish your bottom best of luck as for the brain….
27/1/2010 Matt C $25.00
27/1/2010 Sandy Garden $200.00
26/1/2010 Trudy, Don and Rona $150.00 Remember to take a spare cushion. All the best
26/1/2010 James McGiven $250.00
26/1/2010 Phil Matsis $250.00 Go Team Wellington!
25/1/2010 Clive & Iyanthi - Xponential NZ $50.00 Great work. We'll be cheering you on all the way!
25/1/2010 claire osullivan $50.00 Proud to be part of a cardiology community with people like you doing such wonderful work to change the lives of NZ'ders. Travel safely and have fun (are you allowed to stop at the pub for lunch!!??)
24/1/2010 Aitken Crockers $50.00 Really fantastic (if a little crazy) big brother. Remember to have a laugh even if your bum really hurts.
21/1/2010 Neville Berry $100.00 I am only doing this because I feel guilty you mad bugger
20/1/2010 Richard Hogg $50.00 Will be looking out for those legs around Khandallah. Hope the ride goes really well.
18/1/2010 antoniadis $100.00 go Andrew!!!,Well done for your effort so far,sorry for delay,meant to do this months ago..2 weeks till we are home now…
18/1/2010 Tau Boga $150.00 All the very best Andrew!Great job!!! Regards, Tau & Reena
17/1/2010 jane and ian $200.00 Here's hoping for warm, sunny weather
16/1/2010 InForm Physio $100.00 Pedal Forest Pedal
7/1/2010 Tim Hornung $50.00 It'll feel great when it's over!
5/1/2010 SUPPORTER $25.00
5/1/2010 Tim Blackmore $200.00
5/1/2010 Anonymous $25.00 Goodbye and good luck!
1/1/2010 Barry and Sue Mahon $250.00 A great effort for a worthy cause. Hope it goes well.
31/12/2009 Warren Austad $100.00
31/12/2009 John Hussain $50.00
31/12/2009 Howard & Maree Kibblewhite $50.00 Go Forrest - We are with you every turn of your wheel - at least in spirit! Good luck for the tour.
31/12/2009 Mike Bell $25.00 Stubbornly persist, and you will find that the limits of your stubbornness go well beyond the stubbornness of your limits.
Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.
Good Luck Andrew, we're with you all the way.
30/12/2009 Gabrielle and David $50.00 Go hard.
30/12/2009 Clare O'Donnell $50.00 Make us proud Andrew!
30/12/2009 Jon Skinner $50.00 Ouch.
30/12/2009 Abstract Designs $100.00 Run Forest Run
30/12/2009 Nigel Raymond & Maryse Arnell $200.00
21/12/2009 Linda Peat $25.00
15/12/2009 Bruce McLachlan $100.00 Admire your dedication and I am happy to support in this way
14/12/2009 Mike H $50.00 May you find a bottle of red wine and a baguette in your pannier.
14/12/2009 Drew Baty $100.00
11/12/2009 Nick Hunn $25.00 Good luck - and bring your fitness to the vindys next season - we'll need it!
2/12/2009 Richard Stein $100.00 It is nice to be able to support you for a change.
1/12/2009 John Riordan $1,000.00
21/11/2009 B & L $50.00 Enjoy and enjoy. p.s. also good luck with the fund-raising
18/11/2009 Stan $50.00 You're mad. But good luck in your venture.
16/11/2009 Stewart Mann $250.00 I'm sure you'll make the pace with that big heart of yours
12/11/2009 Cook Islands Whale Research $50.00 Right on Andrew! Proud to sponsor someone who "walks their talk!" . Good luck and lots of love.
10/11/2009 Nigel Willis $200.00 Your buns will be as strong as your heart by the time you have finished
10/11/2009 Peter & Susan Bloomfield $200.00 Some support from the home country. Well done Andrew
9/11/2009 Chris L $50.00 Good luck Andrew. (Love the lycra!)
8/11/2009 Carla & Grant Shields $25.00 We're friends of Jo's and think you're doing a great thing so good on you and good luck.
8/11/2009 Jill Alexander $50.00 Fabulous training effort so far Andrew - keep up the caffeine and you'll be fine!
3/11/2009 Rose, Lucy & Ella $50.00 Great job - keep up the good work :-)
2/11/2009 James, Lou, Sophie, Lachie and Tessa $100.00 Looks harder than growing a moustache.
27/10/2009 Dad and Cathy $100.00 Great Challenge! Great Charity! Look after the tender little places!
26/10/2009 Elsie & Archie $50.00 Yay Andrew ~ we're really proud of you (in advance!) We know you can do it: we just hope Misty and Tommy survive the training ordeal also! ~ X
Total Raised Online: NZD$8,700.00
Total Raised Offline: NZD$6,810.00
GRAND TOTAL: NZD$15,510.00
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My fundraising progress so far:

100% achieved

My Goal: NZD$10,000.00
I've Raised: NZD$15,510.00
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