Maria Cousins Fundraising Page

Page Creator: Maria Cousins

Event: adidas Auckland Marathon 2010

Event Date: 31/10/2010

Call me crazy, call me stupid but one of the goals I set myself before turning 21 (again) was to complete the Auckland Half Marathon.

Those who know me well enough will by now have had blow by blow accounts of every run I've been on as well as listening to me moan about having to abstein from the odd wine or ten.. You'll be pleased to know it's all coming to an end this weekend.

As well as setting my own goal, I'd love to help others out too. Hence I've decided to become a "Heartracer".

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.

So, help me as I join the race to beat heart disease. 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
30/10/2010	Ma & Pa	$25.00	We know you can do it! Short legs and all! Very proud of you.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
29/10/2010	MarkB	$10.00
29/10/2010	Richard	$15.00	Go hard, run fast, and abuse yourself before you turn 21 (wink wink!!).
29/10/2010	Bronwyn	$10.00	Congratulations on making your goal, enjoy every moment.
29/10/2010	Tama and Kingi	$25.00	You are our inspiration Whaea Ria. Kia kaha! Arohanui. xoxo
29/10/2010	Steenmachine	$25.00	Well done and enjoy it!
29/10/2010	Karen	$10.00	Good Luck Maria
29/10/2010	Jenny	$10.00	Well done Maria. I never would have thought that when you and Jo used to bunk off Uni to come home and watch Days of Our Lives that one day you both would be running a half marathon!
29/10/2010	smushy	$15.00	Wow! You are very inspiring. Well done!!
28/10/2010	Nic	$25.00	Just think - if you'd had more luck convincing me to participate in your lunchtime runs, I might just have been joining you - ok probably not! Good Luck
27/10/2010	Jojo	$25.00	You go girl!! You will be awesome - such an inspiration! Look forward to the celebrations
27/10/2010	Katarina	$25.00	All the very best Mariah, I will join you one of these days! Remember….thirst is nothing!

	Total Raised Online:	NZD$220.00
	Total Raised Offline:	NZD$0.00
	GRAND TOTAL:	NZD$220.00
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