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The best part - relaxing at the end of a ride on the Sunshine coast Australia

The best part - relaxing at the end of a ride on the Sunshine coast Australia

WESPAC BANK will double all sponsorship funds raised by me.

WESPAC BANK will double all sponsorship funds raised by me.

Lake Hawea - most beautiful ride in NZ

Lake Hawea - most beautiful ride in NZ

 
Page Creator: Mairi Raby
Event: The Great Ride for Heart 2010
Event Date: 1/2/2010

THE GREAT RIDE FOR HEART - WHAT IS IS ALL ABOUT?

Most of us have lost someone close due to heart disease. It is the number one killer of both men and women in NZ.
The great ride for heart cyclists will kick off their journey in Cape Reinga on Feb 01, 2010. Their two week epic ride will cover a mammoth 2,117kms, finishing in Bluff on Valentine's Day, Sun Feb 14. Check out the map and route from the ride link on this page.

The aim of this event is to boost awareness of heart disease prevention by engaging with everyday New Zealanders on their own turf, all the while raising a target of $1 million for the Heart Foundation's Cardiovascular Research Fund. Every single dollar donated will go to this fund.

Each of the 25 core riders have pledged to raise at least $10,000 and they will be joined en route by 28 day riders. I am extremely privileged to be able to participate. I will be riding 2 legs with a personal aim to raise to raise at least $1,000 per leg.

WHY HAVE I SIGNED UP FOR THIS CHALLENGE?

During the month of Feb, Westpac will be running a Wellness campaign for our staff throughout the length of the country and as part of the activities of this month, we have teamed up with the heart Foundation to help raise runds and awareness of heart disease in NZ . As Health and Safety co-ordinater for Westpac, I have been lucky enough to be able to be part of this amazing inititive.

I start with a fairly flat section from Chch to Timaru (163km), followed the next day by one of the most gruelling legs of the tour - Twizel to Arrowtown (187km over the beautiful Lindas pass and Crown range). That's 350km over 2 days!

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Please donate generously to this cause by sponsoring my ride.

Every $ I am sponsored will be matched by my employer, WESTPAC BANK, and that will then be matched again by the Douglas Charitable Trust so for example, $100 will become $400. Remember, if you live in NZ, you are able to claim back tax at 33%.

To donate, select the "Make a donation" button below. It's simple, fast and totally secure. The money goes directly to the Heart Foundation's bank account and you will receive a receipt. All currencies accepted.

Thank you so much in anticipation of your support and generosity.


My Online Sponsors To Date:
Date Name Amount Comment
12/3/2010 Karen Spray $25.00 Hi Mairi, sorry it's taken so long to get this to you! Congratulations on your amazing effort.
28/2/2010 Jo & Matt $40.00 Well done Mairi, hope your legs have recovered by now
27/2/2010 Rixt $25.00 Well done Mairi, fantastic effort you are superwoman!
22/2/2010 Heartland Lodge Twizel $140.00 Very kindly donated by the Heartland Lodge Twizel. A great nights sleep before the big 200km day.
16/2/2010 Andy + Kris Aitken $50.00 Gaun yersel' Mairi! 350k in two days - fantastic!
11/2/2010 frank whitley $100.00 Go, and keep going Mairi! A really worthwhile charity to boot. Well done!
9/2/2010 Julia Brooke $200.00 Visualise and Achieve
A great cause well done
8/2/2010 Megan Rutter $100.00
8/2/2010 Michelle and Nathan $50.00 Ride Safe
Have Fun
Don't forget the tin of rice pudding and salmon!!! and three pairs of cycling shorts

29/1/2010 Suzie M $50.00 Ride like the wind Mairi!
27/1/2010 Pip and Clem $25.00 Have a blast Mairi, and congrats on such a great cause!!
27/1/2010 Paula Whiteacre $50.00 Go Mairi!
26/1/2010 Sue & John $100.00 Good Luck and best wishes Mairi
25/1/2010 Steve & Maria $100.00 Fantastic effort! Well done & good luck xx
25/1/2010 Darryl & Lisa $50.00 Give it heck Mairi! Good luck!
23/1/2010 Keith & Nora $100.00 Best of luck. Hope you raise many dollars !!
22/1/2010 Tracey $25.00 What better place to start your ride than the beautiful garden city…ChCh!! Best of luck - ride well, ride safe.
21/1/2010 Genevieve $25.00 Tres bien Mairi, je suis fiere de toi!
Bisous Genevievexx
19/1/2010 Pip $25.00 Hey don't think I can be your training partner any more - I can't keep up! Good luck.
11/1/2010 Steve R $100.00 Hoots Mun.. awesome cause - good on you!
9/1/2010 Anita $25.00 You go girl, so proud, so jealous!
5/1/2010 Compliance Consultants Ltd $100.00 Good luck Mari, fundraising target nearly there
3/1/2010 Alistair Macpherson $100.00 Go for it. Will be there to meet you. Mum & Dad
23/12/2009 Helen Rees $25.00 Good luck Mairi :)
17/12/2009 Raffle funds $458.00 Raffle contribution thanks to my generous friends and colleagues.
17/12/2009 Canterbury Centre, Chch staff support $286.00 All the very best Mairi with this challenge - are you sure you don't want to do this on a motorbike?? bit easier on the legs!! Good Luck from us all in Chch.
9/12/2009 David Lyon $100.00 All the best for this most exciting venture
9/12/2009 Haigh Lyon $200.00
7/12/2009 Helen $25.00 Good Luck - You're mad!!
7/12/2009 Raewyn & Geoff $25.00 Happy to be your training partner for some of the longer rides (if you slow down a bit for me)
7/12/2009 Jack Crutzen $15.00 GO Mairy…..Tour de France Feminene is the next target!!
4/12/2009 Christine Parker $100.00 Go Mairi!
4/12/2009 Caroline P $25.00 Rather you than me!! Need some spare shorts?!
4/12/2009 Doris Murphy $25.00 Go you good thing!!
3/12/2009 Alec Dunn $25.00 Get peddling Mairi!!
3/12/2009 Bron $25.00 Go Mairi.
1/12/2009 Sharon $100.00 I'm so envious. Wish I was doing it too. This is a great cause and a great event.
1/12/2009 Cliff $35.00 Don't forget the live link from your headcam so we get to enjoy the scenery too :-)
1/12/2009 Craig Coote $50.00 Good luck Mairi, a great cause and it means you can have lots of treats over Christmas as you will be burning it off.
1/12/2009 Martin $50.00 When I first saw the email, I thought I had committed to do the whole thing. Instead I'm happy to pay you to ride for me. Good luck.
25/11/2009 cathy $50.00 Go Mairi! Pop in and see us on your way through!
25/11/2009 Tricia $25.00 Don't forget the chewy snakes!!
24/11/2009 Lyn $25.00 Enjoy TimVegas Mairi - the 'Riviera of the South!'
24/11/2009 Nic Muggeridge $50.00 Go for it Mairi! Well done.
Total Raised Online: NZD$3,324.00
Total Raised Offline: NZD$150.00
GRAND TOTAL: NZD$3,474.00
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Fundraising Progress

My fundraising progress so far:

100% achieved

My Goal: NZD$2,500.00
I've Raised: NZD$3,474.00
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