John Lush's Fundraising Page

Page Creator: John Lush

Event: adidas Auckland Marathon 2008

Event Date: 2/11/2008

After completing the half marathon last year I have decided to take on the big one, 42km's of hurt! This has always been on my list of things to do in life, so I am really looking forward to it (or getting it out of the way at least!). But rather than it being all about me I would really appreciate you making a small contribution to this great cause!

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 this 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.

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 your family and friends!

Many thanks for your support

My Online Sponsors To Date:

Date	Name	Amount	Comment
10/11/2008	Dave and Clare	$40.00	Well done John! We are very proud of you. Lots of love, Clare and Dave xx
6/11/2008	Elizabeth & Morgan O'Sullivan	$100.00
1/11/2008	Leon Newcombe	$20.00	John, Good Luck! will be cheering you on from Wicklow!
29/10/2008	Niall Quinn	$20.00	The Irish Whippet rides again. Take $20 and we'll have a pint halfway round. Good Luck buddy.
29/10/2008	Grunt machine	$15.00	I will have a guiness waiting for ya!
28/10/2008	Kursten Shalfoon	$25.00
24/10/2008	Gary Dooley	$30.00	Best of luck in the marathon John. See you for a quarter of itâ€¦
24/10/2008	RobMcDonnell	$25.00	Legend.Great choice of NHF.
24/10/2008	Mrs Lush (Snr)!	$50.00	Go John - I know what you're made of! Mum
13/10/2008	Carl and Lorna	$100.00	Good luck ZLush. Wish we could be there to support.
11/10/2008	Eddie Manders	$40.00	Good luck Underwater Seth! Remember 4 hours and 2 minutes is the time to beat for a Royal Park feasting!
9/10/2008	Mrs Lush!	$25.00	We'll be there to cheer u on Auv & Rory x
9/10/2008	Jacqui de Bray	$10.00	Good luck fellow Heart Racer!
9/10/2008	Angela Turrall	$15.00	Good on you! And remember, if at any point Paul pulls ahead of you, just make fun of his wonky shoulder.
9/10/2008	Kathleen Elliott	$10.00	I'll give you $10 more if you can beat or trip Paul Dance
9/10/2008	Brian Houltham	$25.00	A great cause John :-) Good luck with the run!
9/10/2008	Anna Choy	$15.00	Good onya John!
8/10/2008	Andrea Claasen	$10.00	Good Luck John. You Can Do It!!!!

	Total Raised Online:	NZD$575.00
	Total Raised Offline:	NZD$0.00
	GRAND TOTAL:	NZD$575.00
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