Diana Philippe's Fundraising Page

Page Creator: Diana Philippe

Event: adidas Auckland Marathon 2010

Event Date: 31/10/2010

Well…. I'm doing it again! The Auckland Half Marathon awaits on 31 October. Thank you to everyone who supported me last year, I raised a huge $865.50 for The Heart Foundation and even made it into the local newspaper!

I achieved my goal of under two hours with a time of in 1hr 57mins last time, and have set myself a new goal of 1hr 55mins this year. I had set a more ambitious goal for even faster, but given an injury earlier this year and my final uni studies slowly taking over my life, I've had to be realistic and rethink my goals.

The importance of the work of this charity hit a bit closer to home this year with my godfather suffering a heart attack. So I've signed up as a Heart Racer again to raise money to support the Heart Foundation. 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.

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

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

My Online Sponsors To Date:

Date	Name	Amount	Comment
30/10/2010	Sarah Philippe	$25.00
30/10/2010	Kate	$5.00
29/10/2010	Malcolm & Anne Philippe	$75.00	Wishing you all the best
28/10/2010	Mike Philippe	$25.00
28/10/2010	Jo & Craig	$20.00	All the best Diana! Admire your efforts with the training and fundraising! Run Forrest! From Jo and Craig x
27/10/2010	Katie S	$20.00
27/10/2010	aarongoldring	$25.00
27/10/2010	David & Christine Philippe	$80.00	Good luck from Mum & Dad
27/10/2010	Ali Philippe	$25.00
27/10/2010	Esther O'Neil	$20.00
27/10/2010	Nick and Sarah	$20.00	Good luck may your feet forgive you.
22/10/2010	Rebecca	$20.00	Your amazing honey. Good luck, not that you need it! xox
21/10/2010	Keryn	$10.00	Hope you run a blinder xxx
21/10/2010	The better brother	$25.00	smash it.
21/10/2010	Lynn Scott	$25.00	Go didemouse go. I'm very proud of you…of course!
20/10/2010	Scottish Jonni	$50.00	Boooooom! Do it and I'll see you in Auckland mid November sometime. I'll get you a beer! J
20/10/2010	Aaron Russ	$100.00	Never say I don't stick to my word. Good luck with the run. Now off to the bookie to try make some money off ya. Ha ha.
18/10/2010	Nikki Lovett	$40.00	Good Luck lovely, can't wait to see you in Jan! x
13/10/2010	Morgan / Mitchell Family	$50.00	Excellent work Dide! good luck with your time :)
7/10/2010	Hollis family	$25.00	Go Diana! We are so proud of you! oxox
6/10/2010	Godmother and Godfather	$25.00	Give it heaps Diana and have fun as well xx
25/9/2010	Joan & Ian	$25.00	Hope you achieve your target & look forward to seeing you in January
22/9/2010	Steve E	$25.00	Good luck Diana
20/9/2010	Theresa	$25.00
17/9/2010	Paula	$25.00
16/9/2010	Lauren	$10.00

	Total Raised Online:	NZD$820.00
	Total Raised Offline:	NZD$0.00
	GRAND TOTAL:	NZD$820.00
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