Annette Webb's Fundraising Page

RUN Auckland Series

Hi everyone, well what a great series RUN Auckland has been for me. Four Races to date at 10kms each, and have achieved each Race a little faster than the previous. The Series is coming to an end with the final Race being a Half Marathon on July 15th. This will also be my very 1st Half Marathon.

I would like to thank my sponsors and supporters online and off. Your contributions to saving the hearts of New Zealands and the support I have recieved have made these events so rewarding.

After my 1st Race I had a 'scare' while at work the following morning, and it turned out I had pulled a muscle close to my heart. It was this 'scare' that I decided to become a Heart Racer. Of course after a weeks rest, I was on the mend and have successfully gone on to complete another 3 Races.

However, each day 16 New Zealanders die as a result of coronary heart disease. That’s one person every 90 minutes. And many of these deaths are premature and preventable.

Cardiovascular disease (heart, stroke & blood vessel disease) is the single leading cause of death in New Zealand. It causes 40 percent of all deaths annually in our country - making it more deadly than all forms of cancer.

The nature of who is affected by it is changing. New research shows that young adults in their 20s and 30s are being admitted to hospital for heart attacks than ever before, and that this age group is dying at a faster rate than people of the same age in previous generations.

But the good news is that many risk factors for heart disease are preventable, if people make healthy lifestyle choices.

So, help me as I join the race to beat heart disease.

I’ve signed up as a Heart Racer to raise money to support The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand. By donating through my webpage you will be helping the Heart Foundation continue its vital work in research, cardiac rehabilitation, education programmes and resources.

I’ll do all the hard work (train for and complete the event), but I really need you to make a difference to the hearts of New Zealanders.

So, please could you sponsor me?

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 everyone you know!

Many thanks for your support