Diana's Half Marathon Fundraising

Page Creator: Diana Philippe

Event: adidas Auckland Marathon 2009

Event Date: 1/11/2009

In a moment of madness I decided to enter the Auckland half marathon. I've set myself a somewhat ambitious goal to complete the 21km run in under two hours (even if it's just by a minute or two!).

I've signed up as a Heart Racer to raise money to support the Heart Foundation.

So, please could you sponsor me?

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.

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 more 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.

By donating through my webpage you will be helping the Heart Foundation continue its vital work in research, cardiac rehabilitation, education programmes and resources.

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

Diana

My Online Sponsors To Date:

Date	Name	Amount	Comment
4/12/2009	Diana Philippe	$35.00	The total of my cash donations, thanks everyone!
31/10/2009	Beachcomber Kindergarten	$40.00	Diana's our teacher and we love her and wish her well. We will look after you tomorrow Diana
31/10/2009	Diana	$45.00	I've raised enough money to get my entry fee for the race backâ€¦ I'm donating half of it, the rest will be a much needed massage
30/10/2009	colin and sue mitchell	$25.00	good luck for a good cause
30/10/2009	Debbie Wells	$100.00	My Husband died fron Heart disease last year at 39. We have 3 little kids, and I apreciate your efforts to raise money. All the best, Debbie
29/10/2009	Belinda Hogg	$15.00	Good luck Diana! Am sure you will do brilliantly - looking forward to hearing how you get on!!!
29/10/2009	Nikki Lovett	$25.00	Go Diana Go! The best of luck, I will be cheering you on from the UK!
28/10/2009	Morgan Family	$50.00	You go girl!
27/10/2009	Laurie English	$25.00	Go Diana! You're amazing - hope it's a great run! :)
23/10/2009	Sarah	$25.00	Good luck! You'll be fab, at least there's no hills on it! xx
17/10/2009	Bex	$15.50	Better to donate late than never AND to pitch in more than Keryn! You'll finish the run fabulously, I know it!! xx
11/10/2009	Sarah	$25.00	Its not much, but i will be thinking of you and i am so darn proud you are doing this!
10/10/2009	Tess	$35.00	Good luck Diana!
10/10/2009	Jacka	$30.00	Well all be behind you the whole way (cracking the whip of course)
7/10/2009	Belinda	$20.00	GO GO GO!!! That run-swim-run-swim-run at Hahei has had a great outcome!! xxxx
7/10/2009	Mike Philippe	$25.00
4/10/2009	Ruth Loli	$10.00	Go Diana go!!! All the best X
4/10/2009	Malcolm & Anne	$40.00	Best wishes for a healthy run
2/10/2009	Ali	$25.00	Good luck, I'm sure you'll do great, very proud of your efforts xx
23/9/2009	Steve E	$30.00	Good luck - keep on running!
18/9/2009	Lou	$20.00	Deeee-lightful idea pumpkin, i'll bring you some oranges for the finish line! I'm sure you'll blitz it. Lou xxx
13/9/2009	Lynn & Jeremy	$25.00	Go Di D Mouse â€¦. Enjoy your first event â€¦Rotorua next !!!
8/9/2009	Janell & Gary	$25.00	Good luck god-daughter. We will be at there to see you finish. xx
8/9/2009	Paul & Liesha	$25.00	We will wait for you at the finish line. It'll be exhausting but I think we'll make it.
4/9/2009	Joan & Ian	$25.00	Enjoy the run. Will be thinking of you in UK
1/9/2009	Annsy	$25.00	Run D run!!!!!!! Very proud of you, what a D-vine person you are! xx
1/9/2009	James Ellis	$40.00	Good luck sweetheart!
31/8/2009	Christine (Mum)	$25.00	I know you can do it. I'm proud of you.
30/8/2009	Keryn	$15.00	Good luck D. I'm sure you'll do brilliantly! Miss you xxx

	Total Raised Online:	NZD$865.50
	Total Raised Offline:	NZD$0.00
	GRAND TOTAL:	NZD$865.50
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