Brad Kapma's Fundraising Page

Auckland Marathon in 2008

Well after having so much fun in my first half marathon last year, it only seems logical to go twice the distance, (and expect twice the fun?). So in April this year, I signed up for the Full 42km Marathon. (Yikes!)

It's kinda strange how running has become such a big part of my life. It just started out being a way to shed some of my extra kg's but now, it's just a 'normal' part of life. I'm sure my wife thinks I'm nuts, and sometimes at 5:30am on a cold frosty morning… I might be inclined to agree… Anyhow something for me to ponder while hitting the pavement pre-dawn. Hmmm.

Well, putting questions about my sanity aside, lets get down to business, the reason this page exists. I need your help. I'm trying to raise $1000 for the heart foundation, my part is to put in the hard yards, and do this crazy 42km run thing, your part… is to sponsor me. Look, what ever you can give would be great, even $5 would help as every bit counts!! (Please feel free to donate more… Of course!)

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 more than ever before, and that this age group is dying at a faster rate than people of the same age in previous generations. Much of this change is due to unhealthy lifestyles - poor eating habits, lack of physical activity and being a smoker.

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

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 your family and friends!

Many thanks for your support