Regan Whitehead is doing adidas Auckland Marathon

Run forrest, run

Run forrest, run

Page Creator: Regan Whitehead

Event: adidas Auckland Marathon 2006

Event Date: 29/10/2006

Hey Ya'll,

I'm doing the big one, 42km's of pain. Thought since this is probably gonna happen once in my life I would make a big song and dance out of it. If you have some spare coin and would like to sponsor me that would be fantastic, it goes straight to the cause below (I did read it), but no stress if not, this isn't one of those you get a choice, but you don't really have a choice situations. Just thought that if I do suffer a heart attack mid way (which is highly likely - considering my lack of training) that a little bit of coin in the Heart Foundation's bank account wouldn't go a miss, plus all those other people that need it of course.

Reg

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

Iâ€™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.

Iâ€™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.

Select the â€˜Make a donationâ€™ button below. Itâ€™s simple, fast and totally secure and the money goes directly to the Heart Foundationâ€™s bank account.

If you live in New Zealand your donation is tax deductible and a receipt will be issued.

Many thanks for your support.

My Online Sponsors To Date:

Date	Name	Amount	Comment
19/9/2006	Tina	$20.00	Hope you're getting your '5 + a day' (fruit n veges that is)â€¦good luck!!
15/9/2006	Nick	$25.00	Eat up big daddy!
13/9/2006	Catherine Glen	$50.00	Good luck Regan. Remember, pain is inevitable, suffering is optional - book a massage for the next day!
13/9/2006	Mum and Dad	$30.00	Go Regan, will be there to watch, we won't blink as you blaze the trail. Catch up with you and Win, the beers sound good.
11/9/2006	steve d	$10.00	You can do eeet!
10/9/2006	Mikey and CJ	$25.00	Marathon eh, I was under the impression that man recivers were not allowed to run, except of course in the GP parade. Guess there is a first time for everything. Go hard bro, I'll get the defibraltor, set it up bout half way along.
10/9/2006	Kirsty & Rob	$20.00	We're very impressed Reg. Don't forget the bandaids for your chest.
9/9/2006	Fingers in pies	$30.00	Hope there's a Thai hospital near by
8/9/2006	Win	$40.00	Shot Reg, I just can't wait till it's over, you bring the wheel chairs I'll get the beer.
8/9/2006	Donna & Carson	$25.00	Look Reg, if you needed some money, you just needed to ask. No need to make up this elaborate excuseâ€¦.
8/9/2006	Nick Benton	$15.00	Go Reg Go!
7/9/2006	Black Nutzzz	$20.00	Reginald. You're not really doing the full marathon are you?? maybe the 10km version? Jokes. Hope you kick butt bro. Doing it for a good cause as well. Wish I could join you but I think I have a sunbed session that dayâ€¦ Run forest run!!!

	Total Raised Online:	NZD$310.00
	Total Raised Offline:	NZD$0.00
	GRAND TOTAL:	NZD$310.00
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