Nadine Chalmers-Ross's Fundraising Page

Team Name: Team Breakfast

Page Creator: Nadine Chalmers-Ross

Event: adidas Auckland Marathon 2011

Event Date: 30/10/2011

I’m by no means a natural runner. I’m fit - but training thus far has proved my body doesn’t like it much and I ache in a way no one with bones as young as mine should.

I have a host of injuries from my days as a ballet dancer and my competitive nature lends itself better to sports where one team wins, one loses and a bit of good-natured aggression is acceptable.

So why do the half marathon? Well, I had the (possibly misguided) notion that it’s good to work at something you’re no good at. Plus I once had a flatmate who everyone called Dickie, even though his name was Glenn. We called him Dickie because he had a dickie ticker – at 19 he had a heart attack and that served as a rather poignant reminder that heart problems aren’t the preserve of the old.

Then of course there’s the prospect of running over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge – at least, I thought that was a draw card until I realised it’s a solid kilometre uphill!

So it’s fair to say running the half marathon will be a challenge for me, but even if I hobble over the finish line if we manage to raise some money for a good cause, it will be worth it.

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.

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 Heart Foundation. 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
1/11/2011	Alex Dalzell	$20.00
29/10/2011	Erina O'D	$25.00	Best of luck tomorrow!
28/10/2011	Jo leavesley	$50.00	Good on you. Lots of luck and don't forget the secret weapon- porridge.
18/10/2011	McCarthy	$25.00	Go Nadine, the crest of the bridge is the promised land.
17/10/2011	Greg C	$50.00
17/10/2011	Jane Griffin	$25.00	Good luck for the next couple of weeks and for the big day itself. Hope you enjoy it!
11/10/2011	Jo O'Brien	$25.00	Hey Nadine, best of luck for the big race! Maybe next year it will be me powering over the harbour bridge.
7/10/2011	Anthony Q	$40.00	Keep those 1am training runs going!
4/10/2011	Stainless products	$50.00	Best off luck with the race
4/10/2011	Stainless products	$50.00	Best off luck with the race
4/10/2011	Megan-Jog Squad	$20.00	Good Luck You will do it!
3/10/2011	Teresa Cowie	$25.00	Good to see you're trying to rectify that Double Down debauchery from earlier this year. TCxxx
2/10/2011	David Dyer	$50.00	We'll be cheering for you Nadine…
30/9/2011	Chris Timms	$25.00	All the best and enjoy it :)
29/9/2011	Mike Milne	$20.00	I'm liking the fact Peter Williams only has Rob's pity donation so you can have my full $20. Who knew there were runners legs under that desk!
29/9/2011	Robert G	$10.00	I was feeling sorry for Peter sitting on a duck so split my $20 to get him off the mark! Good luck.
29/9/2011	Paul Valk	$20.00	Is this event televised
29/9/2011	OMF Team	$100.00	Go Nadine - no stopping now - good luck - your friends at OMF
29/9/2011	G Unit	$28.33	I like round numbers
29/9/2011	Peter Mac	$25.00	I've prchased a call option sold a put and leveraged out of European Banks to gain the funds.
29/9/2011	Stephen S	$20.00
29/9/2011	Scott A	$25.00
29/9/2011	Martin	$25.00	You'll make it!!
29/9/2011	Brad Gordon	$30.00
29/9/2011	Suze B	$20.00	Don't break anything that will show on-air:)
21/9/2011	Jackie Greer	$25.00	Go Nadi! Good luck girl, talk soon xoxo
20/9/2011	Streety	$25.00	Go Nadine, so impressed! x
11/9/2011	Sherry (Suzie's Mum)	$25.00	Go Nadine. It is a fabulous course and was my first away half marathon. I've done it in around 2 hours 30 mins walking so there's your challenge - and I'm old remember!
9/9/2011	Amanda S	$25.00	Well done - both for the run effort, and the fearsome demand for donations.
9/9/2011	Victoria	$30.00	Well done Nadine - now no more injuries so put all braces on you own :-)
9/9/2011	Katy	$25.00	Awesome idea! Go you!
8/9/2011	Aubrey	$25.00	The bridge climb is long but fairly gentle compared to some of the hills before it. Remember when you get to the top you still have about 5 km to go so don't get too carried away on the way down. Good luck cousin!
8/9/2011	Cb	$15.00	Save something for the last 5kms..crawling doesn't look cool.
8/9/2011	Ailsa	$20.00	Good luck Nadi for your prep and the race, i find voltarin emugel works a treat on sore joints :) x
8/9/2011	Di Kerr	$25.00	Good Luck!
8/9/2011	Jane Horrell	$50.00	Wishing you all the best for a great run!
8/9/2011	Justine	$15.00	Go Girl….. if I can do it so can you!!!!
8/9/2011	Kathrin G	$25.00
8/9/2011	Brad	$30.00	Good luck!
8/9/2011	Matt Zhou	$25.00	Get fit & help others
8/9/2011	Andy R	$21.67	See you there!
8/9/2011	TroySkees	$10.00	Good Luck and Have Fun!

	Total Raised Online:	NZD$1,220.00
	Total Raised Offline:	NZD$0.00
	GRAND TOTAL:	NZD$1,220.00
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