John Elliott's Fundraising Page

In the first two weeks of February, a group of cardiologists and health professionals, will be completing an epic cycle ride that will cover the length of New Zealand.

I will be joining them for the last 2 days to cycle from Christchurch to Invercargill, as follows

13 Feb - Twizel/Queenstown - 187km
14 Feb - Queenstown/Invercargill - 207km

Our aim is to boost awareness of heart disease prevention and help raise $1 million for the Heart Foundation's Cardiovascular Research Fund.
Every cent we raise will go directly towards an essential chair in new preventive heart health research at the University of Auckland, which will benefit All New Zealanders.

Along the way we will engage with locals and stage fundraising events in selected towns to raise awareness of heart health from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

I need your support to complete my mission of fundraising $10,000 myself! Thats $5000 for each day in the saddle, or $25 per kilometre.

I have been doing all the hard work training, and know the Rapaki Track and several roads near Cook's Beach on the Coromandel intimately, but I really need you to make a difference to the hearts of New Zealanders.

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! The future heart health of every New Zealander depends on it

Many thanks for your support

John Elliott
28th January - I have conquered the Crown Range biking from Wanaka up the Cardrona Valley to the summit at 1076m. Had to walk some near the top on the way up, but was much faster on the descent and ride back to Wanaka.
That was my last big training ride, now its all go for the 13th and 14th. Look forward to your support and many thanks to all who have sponsored me so far. JE

11th February - Only 2 days to go before I'm on my bike. My bag is packed with lots of food as well as cycling gear. Thank you all for your very generous donations. In particular I am grateful to Ngai Tahu Property, Abbott Vascular, Christchurch Clinical Studies Trust, and Heart Centre. I will be earning more than $18 per km as well as enjoying the weekend! A slightly nervous JE.