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Me and Ollie, Round the bays 2007

Me and Ollie, Round the bays 2007

Dad and me, 1981

Dad and me, 1981

 
Page Creator: Sharon Close
Event: adidas Auckland Marathon 2007
Event Date: 28/10/2007

I have decided to go for it and run the half marathon. I also thought I might as well do it for a good cause at the same time!

Having a close family member suffer from a heart attack, it makes you want to have as full and healthy life as possible. After all you only get the one!

Here's some info;

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.

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.

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 will 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 everyone you know!

Many thanks for your support!
Sharon x


My Online Sponsors To Date:
Date Name Amount Comment
30/12/2007 mary & john $40.00 Well done Sharon. Sorry it's after the event - better late than never.
29/10/2007 vicky cox $25.00 Well done love! very proud of you. we did it!! yippee. bloody sore today though!!
24/10/2007 Tim & Tessa $50.00 Go for it! Ollie and Nick will be so proud of you. [So will we]
16/10/2007 mum $80.00 Dad would be proud of you. LOts of love .Mum Alf & Carl xx
12/10/2007 Pravina & Shana $20.00 Good on you Sharon - we're proud to know such a kind and determined (and obviously fit!) personxox
3/10/2007 Karen Griffiths $25.00 Go girl
21/9/2007 Alex Davis $54.00 Hello sweetie. Very proud of you darling. Take it easy!
Alex.xxx
14/9/2007 Lisa & James $25.00 Good Luck Cuz, Your doing the family proud. x
1/9/2007 JO $30.00 GOOD LUCK SHARON, I KNOW YOU WILL DO IT
1/9/2007 Kirsty $25.00 Go for it!
31/8/2007 Rachel Mancer $10.00 Jog for the glory of God. From Rachel Mancer
25/8/2007 Diane & Greg Oldfield $40.00 Good on ya mate
24/8/2007 Waitakere Seventh day Adventist School $100.00 We will be praying for you!
24/8/2007 Ashy and Anjana Gangadeen $50.00 Do it for the glory of God.
Total Raised Online: NZD$574.00
Total Raised Offline: NZD$0.00
GRAND TOTAL: NZD$574.00
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Fundraising Progress

My fundraising progress so far:

100% achieved

My Goal: NZD$400.00
I've Raised: NZD$574.00
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