Lisa McKenzie's Fundraising Page

I have shoes like this but orange

I have shoes like this but orange

Page Creator: Lisa McKenzie

Event: adidas Auckland Marathon 2007

Event Date: 28/10/2007

Hi guys,

I bet you never thought you would hear that I was doing a half marathon, I will admit that I am walking/running it, but I am stil doing it! The chance to walk/run over the harbour bridge is one of the major incentives but my 2 main reasons are listed below.

The one that most of you will know is that since Febuary 2005 I have lost 30kgs, which is in excess of 25% of my starting body weight, slow but steady I have 'adjusted my lifestyle'. Which apart from the wine is pretty much in line with what the heart foundation would recommend. I have liked to set goals along the way, beit a trip to europe, a trip to sydney, a 2005 mazada 3 SP2.3 with leather interior (I am almost able to sell the lazer), or the Auckland Half Marathon which is the latest.

The other reason is that we lost my dad to heart related illness at the young age of 55 in 2000.

The heart foundation has always been a charity that I have been found of, as dad had his first open heart surgery operation at 38, which is the same age that I am currently.

Now for the heart foundation stuff.

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 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
26/11/2007	Warren and Lisa	$20.00	Awesome Lisa - an inspiration
5/11/2007	Chewie	$25.00	Lisa's packing heat!!!
5/11/2007	Bernie Casey	$35.00	Huge effort Lisa - Well Done!!
5/11/2007	Sam	$20.00	I am so very very proud of you my friend-you rock!
2/11/2007	Hawkey	$25.00	Congrats on completing the half marathon! See you soon.
1/11/2007	Nick Fraser	$25.00	Great stuff Lisa. Well done.
1/11/2007	Bev Brear	$25.00	Well done Lisa whats next
29/10/2007	Beverly Massey-George	$10.00
29/10/2007	shirley trotter	$25.00	fantastic effort & good luck
27/10/2007	Chris	$100.00	Good luck. The Chardonnay's on ice for next week!!
26/10/2007	Joanne Sanders	$25.00	Well done cous you have done so well, see you sunday
26/10/2007	Storm	$25.00	Well DONE Dear, you've come along way.
26/10/2007	Lyd's	$20.00	Go Lis!
26/10/2007	Michele Foster	$25.00	Well done Lisa awesome effort
26/10/2007	Andrew	$20.00
26/10/2007	Caroline	$25.00	Well done mate. You look fabulous!
26/10/2007	nigel	$25.00	great stuff Lisa
26/10/2007	Uncle Shadey	$20.00	Uncle Shadey is very proud of you.....go forth and conquer
26/10/2007	Mel	$25.00	Lisi-lou, I am so proud of you, best of luck for the day, you are an inspiration to us all.
26/10/2007	Pam	$25.00	Congrats Lisa, fantastic achievements
26/10/2007	Jules	$25.00	You are an inspiration for me and you should be really proud of yourself.
25/10/2007	Philomena	$20.00
25/10/2007	Kevin Northcott	$50.00	inspirational,
25/10/2007	Ben	$50.00
25/10/2007	Jeno	$25.00
25/10/2007	Marty & Jen	$25.00	Wish I'd knwn about the express lane! See you there!
25/10/2007	Eric Clinch	$20.00	Will you be running in your boots?
24/10/2007	Stac	$20.00	lisa rocks! yah
24/10/2007	Wendy & Grant	$25.00	You are inspiring me. 8 kg and counting. . .
23/10/2007	Jo Trotter	$25.00	Have fun doing it. See you Sunday!
23/10/2007	Judy	$25.00	Well done Lisa
23/10/2007	Millie	$25.00	Good luck & have fun! I'm sure all that dedicated training will pay off :-)
23/10/2007	Heather	$25.00	Go Lisa!!!!! What a woman
22/10/2007	Chris Budge	$20.00
22/10/2007	Louise Lawson	$100.00	Great news and wow them in that express lane
20/10/2007	Jennie L	$20.00	Congratulations Lisa
19/10/2007	Justin Senior	$25.00	Well done.
18/10/2007	Di (mum)	$50.00	I am very proud of you, keep up the good work
17/10/2007	Mike Harrow	$15.00	Give it death, for those of us who can't run, literally!
17/10/2007	Nicky & Andy McCormick	$10.00	Way to go Lisa - best of luck!!!
17/10/2007	Janice R	$35.00	Janice($25) and Karen ($10) wish you all the best on the day
17/10/2007	Alistair	$20.00	good on you mate
17/10/2007	Denis	$20.00
16/10/2007	Nikki	$50.00	Run Forrest Run!
16/10/2007	Dallas	$30.00	wow!... you've done extremely well... glad you've not given up the vino thou : )
16/10/2007	Allan Cameron	$25.00
16/10/2007	Julie Lillicrap	$50.00	Good on you Lisa Best of luck for the day
16/10/2007	Andrew Dawson	$25.00	Go Lisa!
16/10/2007	Chris Petersen	$25.00	Good luck and well done
16/10/2007	Michelle	$50.00	Go for it!!
16/10/2007	Stirlo	$25.00	Your dedication is an inspiration
16/10/2007	Cousin Robyn	$10.00
16/10/2007	Shane	$200.00	This will be a great acheivement. Good Luck
16/10/2007	Adrian	$20.00
16/10/2007	Helen Fitness	$100.00	You look fabulous! Wish I was there at the finish line
15/10/2007	Renee & Tony Motion	$50.00	Good on you Lisa ! Well Done !
15/10/2007	jude	$20.00
15/10/2007	Swanny	$25.00	Well done Lisa - all the very best on the big day.
15/10/2007	Doug & Jandy	$50.00	Good on ya Lisa - I get tired driving that far!!
15/10/2007	Ben	$20.00	Go you good thing!
15/10/2007	Liagh	$25.00	The lengths you'll go to for a free massage eh?! Good luck Lisa & well done.
15/10/2007	Malcolm Beaton	$10.00
15/10/2007	Diana S	$25.00	Go for it Lisa
15/10/2007	Noel	$25.00	One step at a time - keep it up & well done
15/10/2007	Reece	$20.00	Subject to a "must finish" exclusion, but no time limit.
15/10/2007	Mr Price	$20.00	Great work!
15/10/2007	Devi	$50.00	Well done Lisa, you look fab!! Good Luck on the day of the marathon
15/10/2007	Michelle, Pete & Harry (Oz)	$50.00	So Proud - good on ya. Bri will be watching and cheering you on, as will we all.
15/10/2007	Snelly	$50.00	Respect
15/10/2007	Paulette Trotter (Junior)	$20.00	Good on you!!!!!
15/10/2007	Shells, Neil, Nero & Zuga	$50.00	Yay Lis - u r a legend! Go Girlfriend! Luv Shells, Neil, Nero & Zuga.x
15/10/2007	Diana Marks	$20.00	Give it heaps.
15/10/2007	Dave and Kirsten Hawke	$20.00	Good on you - Well Done
15/10/2007	Jackie & Rooney	$50.00	Way to go Lis... Brian will be so proud!
15/10/2007	Mike Moxley	$25.00	Run Well Lisa
15/10/2007	Cindy	$20.00	Go Girl
15/10/2007	Julie Hamilton	$25.00	Your an inspiration!
15/10/2007	Trish Cuthbert	$25.00	Go girl - well done. I'm very impressed.
15/10/2007	Lancelot	$25.00
15/10/2007	Lisa McKenzie	$25.00	Thought I would get the ball rolling

	Total Raised Online:	NZD$2,575.00
	Total Raised Offline:	NZD$0.00
	GRAND TOTAL:	NZD$2,575.00
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