Cobus van der Walt's Fundraising Page

Completion of 2005 Rotorua Marathon

My wife and Granchild at a local fun run.

I had a personal experience of a heart attack in 2003! Last year I was a heart racer and despite insufficient training, managed to complete the event in just over 4 hours. I was hoping for a better time but, were happy just to finsih anyway.

This year I was motivated and entered the race very early, and planning to build up nicely for it in order to run a much better time. But, I had another very small heart "event" that landed me back in hospital and later an Angiogram. All is not over yet and I have to go back for more tests. Not surprising is that this has put a major dent in my training schedule! Now I face a major uphill battle just to be ready at the starting line! My Cardiologist told me not to run full marathons again and my wife feels the same way. Personally I am at the cross roads and need to decide if I am going to run the full 42km or just 21. If I decide to run the full marathon, then it will probably be my last…….. Therefore I need to make a desperate appeal to you to contribute to this wonderfull cause.

I will continue to run shorter distances at slower speed, not that I am fast now!
But, I think the time has come to listen to my advisors and take it easy and just stay fit.

So many people die of heart disease and I was one of the lucky ones that survived. So, I know the massive good work that the Heart foundation does.

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.

Those that survive suffers restricted lifestyles and a permanent sphycological set back.

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

Thanks to my Offline supporters

Tony Foot $25.00