Marius Snetler's Fundraising Page

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Wild at heart South African 40 year old man taking up the challenge to run a full marathon to prevent the biggest killer of all men over 40 - heart attacks.

According to the Third Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program, released in 2002, heart disease is caused by the interaction of several factors, one of which is high cholesterol. For example, a man who is 40 years old and has a total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dl has 57 percent chance of developing heart disease in the next 40 years; a woman 40 years old who has a total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dl has a 33 percent chance.

Each day 16 New Zealanders die as a result of coronary heart disease.

Knowing what causes heart disease and how you can prevent it can help you live a longer, healthier life.

Much of this change is due to unhealthy lifestyles - poor eating habits, lack of physical activity and being a smoker.
Just 30 minutes of daily physical activity, such as walking, cycling or swimming, can help you reduce your risk.

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

Marius Snetler