Debbie Lennane-Henry is doing adidas Auckland Mara

I'm doing something!

Each day 16 New Zealanders die as a result of coronary heart disease. That’s one person every 90 minutes. But the good news is that many risk factors for heart disease are preventable, if people make healthy lifestyle choices.

My reason to be a Heart Racer in the beginning, was, that it was for a great cause but now I realise that this disease touches all our lives in one way or another. This is not an older person's disease anymore, it has effected people, as far as I know, as young as 19 and who, has died from it. Personally it is as close to me as my Father-in-law who has had a triple bi-pass and a friend and colleague's daughter who just had a stroke recently but thankfully she is on her way to recovery.

If, doing this little thing can just help just one person's life then it is more than worth it. So, please help me as I join the race to beat heart disease.

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.