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The Next Hurdle.. Click to see the official site

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Thank God That's Over!!

Thank God That's Over!!

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

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

 
Page Creator: Keith Gilby
Event: 2008 Kerikeri Half Marathon
Event Date: 15/11/2009

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)


My Online Sponsors To Date:
Date Name Amount Comment
1/6/2009 FA $50.00 Good Luck …. :)
25/10/2008 Stef $25.00 See you at the finish line :-)
24/10/2008 Frank ZANG $25.00 Good Luck :>
24/10/2008 Bruce Cowin (Top Energy IT geek) $25.00 Good luck, Keith! Feel free to donate to my run at http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/BruceCowin/ :-)
24/10/2008 Gurjeet Malhi $10.00 Best of Luck Keith
9/6/2008 Fatin Awni $25.00
29/5/2008 Paul Blackmore $20.00
28/5/2008 Eileen Ma - Maunsell $50.00
26/5/2008 Suzie Millar $25.00 Run rabbit run (baby brain)
26/5/2008 Nick $25.00
23/5/2008 Raewyn $25.00 Better you than me… Good Luck mate!
23/5/2008 AJ Busfield $25.00
23/5/2008 Alan Chant $20.00 Give it heaps dude
23/5/2008 Clement Wong $25.00
23/5/2008 Jane Klopova - Rail Eng $15.00 The best in achieving your targets!!!
23/5/2008 Saurabh $20.00 Just had a heart attack worthy lunch, so really it's an investment. Good luck!
23/5/2008 Carol $10.00 Good on you, fantastic cause - go for gold (or should that be Red & Black!)
23/5/2008 Zia Qureshi $25.00 Wish you meet fundraising traget.
25/3/2008 Karen $20.00 Congrats on your first race under your belt!
25/3/2008 Glenda Elmsly $25.00 Go for it big man
11/3/2008 Francis Wong - Maunsell Power $50.00 What a GOAL!!! I take my hat off for you Keith. Keep that heart beating fast and strong. Watch those blisters and best of luck with your fundraising =)
7/3/2008 Alan Lees - Auckland $25.00 Thanks and Good Luck Keith
7/3/2008 Ross $20.00 Good luck you can do it
6/3/2008 Gallagher $20.00 For your friend John and everybody's friend John!
6/3/2008 JD $25.00 gluck and hope for the best!
6/3/2008 John Wong $25.00
5/3/2008 Katie - Maunsell Chch $25.00 good luck keith - may the wind be always at your back.
5/3/2008 Andrew Wilson $20.00 Good luck, have fun!
5/3/2008 Norm Robins $30.00 Will be a great effort - good luck with the training
5/3/2008 Andre Tomecki $25.00 Good luck Keith!
5/3/2008 Cathy $30.00
5/3/2008 W Levy $10.00
5/3/2008 Shar - Maunsell Limited $20.00 Cannot wait to celebrate your achievements...... :)
5/3/2008 Rosie Chapman $10.00 Keith - All the Best. The Wellington Maunsell office look forward to your "Safety & Design" presentation in a couple weeks
Total Raised Online: NZD$825.00
Total Raised Offline: NZD$0.00
GRAND TOTAL: NZD$825.00
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Fundraising Progress

My fundraising progress so far:

4.12% achieved4.12% achieved

My Goal: NZD$20,000.00
I've Raised: NZD$825.00
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