Keith's Heart Racer Fundraising Page

The Next Hurdle.. Click to see the official site

Thank God That's Over!!

Another one down.. Chilly, wet, winter Christchurch!

Several years ago, i was convinced to run the London Marathon. In the ten months that followed that foolish moment, I decided to put the effort into training and raising money for McMillan Cancer Relief, a charity that provides medical care and support to those suffering from cancer in the UK.

A few weeks before I ran in London, a very close friend of mine, John passed away quite suddenly from heart failure. This affected me quite badly at the time, but made me more determined than ever to complete what I had started.

After emigrating and sampling the fruits of this wonderful nation just a little too much, I have decided it is time to get fit and face the next challenge; not just one more marathon, but several half and full marathons over the next couple of years.

This time, in memory of John and each of the 16 New Zealanders that die as a result of coronary heart disease every day, I've signed up as a Heart Racer to raise money to support The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand.

My goal is to complete a number of major fun runs, NZ Marathons and Half Marathons in 2008 - 2009, including the HSBC Round the Bays, The Christchurch half and full Marathon, the Wellington Marathon, and the Auckland Marathon.

That's no mean feat, and anyone who knows me well, knows that I will throw myself into achieving this and the target of $20,000 fundraising. I'll commit to doing all the hard work in sun and rain, to train for and complete the events, but I really need you to make a difference to the hearts of New Zealanders.

By donating through my webpage you will be helping the Heart Foundation continue its vital work in research, cardiac rehabilitation, education programmes and resources.

So, please sponsor me?

Select the "Make a donation" button below. Its simple, fast and totally secure. The money goes directly to the Heart Foundations bank account.

If you live in New Zealand your donation is tax deductible and a receipt will be issued.

Finally to all my friends, colleagues and associates who have said various things to me (from great, go for it, to you must be mad), whatever your thoughts, thank you for your support, and please dig deep to help me reach my target of $20,000. Pass this site on to your family and friends and badger them on my behalf! It's a large target that will only be achieved with lots of goodwill from lots of people.

Thank you for all your support from the bottom of my heart.

Keith :o)