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| Page Creator: Kim Lewis |
| Event: Wellington Marathon |
| Event Date: 19/6/2011 |
My family are all at risk of heart disease. My grandfather had a heart attack at 55, my nana has high bloodpressure, and both my mum and myself have high cholesterol.
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.
I was in this danger group. At the age of 22 I found that I had a LDL (bad cholesterol) level of 8.3. the max that the doctors like is 5.0. This was a huge wake up call to me to change my diet. For the next few years I yo-yo'd. But this year Is my year to make a huge difference to my life. I lost 10kg through diet change, and now I am running for my life!! running to save it!
I started slowly, doing the C25K programme, followed by a series of 7km runs, and a 10k run. I have entered the Wellington Marathon - doing the half marathon, and will keep going. I have a passion for running now and really enjoy it.
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
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