Keith Bishop's Fundraising Page

Page Creator: Keith Bishop

Event: adidas Auckland Marathon 2011

Event Date: 30/10/2011

I had a heart attack a few years ago and am very indebted to the work the National Heart Foundation does. Being pretty fit at the time was a major reason why I survived. Will be stretching the stents on Sunday for a great cause.

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.

I've signed up as a Heart Racer 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.

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
2/11/2011	J R Webb & Son (1932) Ltd	$50.00	Well done Keith!
1/11/2011	Construct Interiors	$100.00	Great effort Keith! Well Done
31/10/2011	ron stone	$25.00	Outstanding effort Keith. I well remember those short but determined legs and a heart that functions so much better.
31/10/2011	Marilyn and Lew Glover	$50.00	Well done Keith and ever so well done the National Heart Foundation
30/10/2011	Marlite NZ Ltd	$100.00	Keith will that be "Harley Shuffle". All the best.
30/10/2011	Elena	$25.00	All the best Keith
30/10/2011	Rebecca	$20.00	All the best Dad xx
29/10/2011	Denis & Elaine	$50.00	Have a good one, from the mouse
28/10/2011	JG & the team at FCI	$200.00	Well done Keith!
28/10/2011	Gareth Welch	$25.00	Go for it Keith!
28/10/2011	Richard Brand	$25.00	All the best Keith
28/10/2011	Keyport Medical	$150.00	All the best Keith
28/10/2011	SUBWAY	$100.00
28/10/2011	Wayne Maddock	$25.00
28/10/2011	Arch Construction	$100.00	Impressed with your effort. A tip ..Dont drink sugar sachets without water near by.
28/10/2011	Buller George Turkington	$100.00
28/10/2011	Sharp Decorating Services	$100.00	Leave the bike at home Keith.
28/10/2011	Bob Nelligan	$25.00	Many happy returns!
28/10/2011	Mainzeal	$200.00
28/10/2011	XLN Design	$120.00	good luck Keith………thats is a lot of running/walking
28/10/2011	Jeff Wilson	$50.00	Good on yer Keith and all the best. Jeff
28/10/2011	David Earl	$25.00	Have a good day and race
28/10/2011	Tony Rean	$50.00	Good luck to you - I'll be fishing!
27/10/2011	Bourneville Furniture Group	$25.00	All the best Keith
27/10/2011	Jane Blackbourn	$25.00
27/10/2011	ADM Carpentry	$100.00	No bus allowed.
27/10/2011	Daniel Gardner	$25.00	All the best.
27/10/2011	Barbara	$10.00	Take it easy Keith
27/10/2011	Shelley Greco	$20.00
27/10/2011	Commit Services	$200.00	A very worthy cause. All the best Keith from the team at Commit
27/10/2011	Practec	$150.00	Good Luck Keith
27/10/2011	Paul M	$20.00
27/10/2011	Carlo Norris	$25.00	Have a Great Walk Keith
26/10/2011	Alan Cavell	$25.00	Go Keith! All the best.
26/10/2011	Warren Bray	$50.00	2 wheels, 2 feet good choice
26/10/2011	Allendale Electrical	$200.00	Great effort Keith, its all too easy to watch others.
26/10/2011	lucy	$20.00	Good luck Kieth:)
26/10/2011	Bryan	$25.00	Get the defib warmed up!
26/10/2011	Stacey Bosson	$25.00	Good work. Its for a great cause
26/10/2011	Emma, Adam, Johnathan and Nicholas	$25.00	Go Dad!!
26/10/2011	Brian Hughes	$100.00
26/10/2011	Russ Baird	$25.00	Best wishes Keith
26/10/2011	David Thomas	$25.00	All the best Keith!
26/10/2011	Alliance Construction Team	$200.00	Enjoy the occasion
26/10/2011	Malcolm	$25.00
26/10/2011	Art Wildermoth	$25.00
26/10/2011	Simone	$10.00	Go Keith!! I'll keep an eye out for you from the sidelines
26/10/2011	1M Team	$50.00
26/10/2011	John Mckensey	$25.00
26/10/2011	Rob	$250.00
26/10/2011	Mark Watson	$25.00
26/10/2011	J Chartrand	$25.00
26/10/2011	Ray Watkin	$25.00
20/4/2011	Ewen McQueen	$25.00

	Total Raised Online:	NZD$3,520.00
	Total Raised Offline:	NZD$80.00
	GRAND TOTAL:	NZD$3,600.00
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