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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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Fundraising Progress

My fundraising progress so far:

100% achieved

My Goal: NZD$800.00
I've Raised: NZD$2,575.00
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