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Run Fishee, RUN!

Run Fishee, RUN!

Uncle Mark & Josh

Uncle Mark & Josh

Beautiful Mon!

Beautiful Mon!

 
Page Creator: Sarah Pethybridge
Event: adidas Auckland Marathon 2010
Event Date: 31/10/2010

This year I am tackling the big one – the full marathon! 42.19kms. Running. I am a bit scared to be honest but very determined to get there.

Because it is going to be such a major achievement for me (let’s face it – I’m hardly built like an Ethiopian long distance runner?!) I thought I could use this opportunity to draw attention to a cause that is hugely significant for me.

Heart problems run in my family – my grandfather Athol died at age 63 from a heart attack, and 5 years ago my much loved Uncle Mark died suddenly of a heart attack at age 41, leaving his wife Jackie with their one year old son Josh. He had a healthy lifestyle, was into cycling, triathalons, and then later outrigger canoeing. Mark was chosen to represent NZ in the World Waka Ama Sprints for January 2006 but passed away in December 2005. He was so much fun, loved to laugh and was an amazing Dad.

And I was lucky enough to know (if only briefly) another beautiful guy who left us way too soon.

Mon (Simon Badham) was 31, a non-smoker, devout vegetarian, fit and active, and a bloody lovely guy. In 2001 he had Viral Myocarditis which caused an un-survivable and sudden heart attack. Viral myocardiits is a common virus (tummy bug) that can go to the heart muscle if you don't rest up and he presented with no common symptoms so it went undetected. He is still very much missed by family and friends.

I would like to dedicate this marathon run to Mark and Mon , and I hope that by raising awareness of this issue (and raising some cash too!) I can help in some way to support research into Heart Disease and other heart related illnesses.

So, 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. Heart health is really important for everyone, so please look after yourselves.
Many thanks for your support.

Sarah/Fishee/Mrs P xxxx


My Online Sponsors To Date:
Date Name Amount Comment
3/11/2010 Baby Salmon $25.00 Well done honey. So proud of you.
30/10/2010 Mo $25.00 Go Fishee! Go!
30/10/2010 Martin Clan $25.00 You go Fishee, we'll be there for you xo
30/10/2010 LuLu $25.00 Such an inspiration babe, good luck!!!!!! x
28/10/2010 David Walden $100.00 Best of luck from the team at TBWA\TEQUILA
28/10/2010 gabi johnson $25.00 whooop whhoooop !! run your little heart out, super work fishee
28/10/2010 Al Hanline $50.00 KOOL
28/10/2010 Bridgette $25.00 Your focus, dedication and determination has been inspirational. Go Mrs Peth!
22/10/2010 James $25.00
22/10/2010 Kat $25.00 Good on you! We should give you a write up in HomeMade!!
22/10/2010 Gopi $10.00
22/10/2010 Roger $20.00 You go girl! Run like a rabbit.
19/10/2010 Vanessa Gerrard $25.00 Good Luck
19/10/2010 Jon T $20.00 Good Luck
19/10/2010 Caprice Antelme $30.00
19/10/2010 Kate (Bob) $25.00 Wow Fishee, you've inspired so many people incl me…kia kaha, you're almost there!
18/10/2010 Courtney Dow $5.00 I'll offer a little for your long way.
18/10/2010 Peth $100.00 You're my inspiration babe x
18/10/2010 Judy $25.00 Good luck!
18/10/2010 Dori Paddy $20.00
17/10/2010 James, Michelle, Lachlan, Mary & Isla $50.00 Go Sarah Go!!
8/10/2010 Nicola $10.00 Well done Sarah…any friend of Helen's is a friend of mine!
8/10/2010 RobThomas $25.00 Just keep going!
8/10/2010 Pratty $80.00
8/10/2010 Lou $20.00 3 words: Beautiful. Gorgeous. Supermodel.
8/10/2010 Helen McChesney $25.00 Wow! Look at you go, and for an amazing cause
8/10/2010 Amani $50.00 Rock it!
24/9/2010 Jacqueline Brown $50.00 Was so inspired hearing about this last night, that I had to make a donation right away!
12/8/2010 Daisy $25.00 You Absolutely Rock! :) xx
11/8/2010 Ryan Hewitt $75.00 Hey Sarah,

I'm very impressed by your determination and training ethic. Keep it up
4/8/2010 Gillian $50.00 How fantastic Sarah, Love you, go well.
4/8/2010 Emma-Kate $30.00 You're amazing! Good luck
3/8/2010 Charlie $25.00 Go hard girlfriend. xx
2/8/2010 Raewyn J $25.00 Stunning effort Sarah - all the best for the big day.
30/7/2010 Andy McLean $25.00 Love your ways x
30/7/2010 Lou $25.00 You've inspired me - go girl!
30/7/2010 Jodz Beatty $25.00 Go Fish! What a great thing to do..go for gold! x
30/7/2010 Erin Paviour-Smith $25.00 GO Fishee!!
30/7/2010 Felicity $50.00 This is fantastic! You go girl!
29/7/2010 Anne Winter $30.00 GO GO Fishee! You are an inspiration and it's a great cause.
29/7/2010 Sarah Ennion $50.00 What a great challenge Mrs P - and one I'm sure you'll rise to! And a great cause too. Run well xxx
29/7/2010 Emma Mclean $50.00 Run Forest run! Good work - you will be a lean mean running machine at the end of this.
29/7/2010 Kath, Jem & Leila $25.00 We are so proud of you Fishee - go hard sugar xx
29/7/2010 Rachel McDermott $25.00 Go Pethy… you are rad, we miss you
29/7/2010 Lynda Charlton $25.00 You're amazing! Train hard, have fun :)
29/7/2010 Michele Teague $100.00 Mrs P - you put me to shame…..
28/7/2010 Julie Lindenberg $25.00 Good luck with the training, Uncle Mark will be with you every step of the way
28/7/2010 Ruth $25.00 Very impressive. Well done.
28/7/2010 Uncle Phil $145.00 Go Sarah love your Passion for life,live it and be happy and healthy love always uncle Phil post stent 5 years
28/7/2010 Dad $125.00 Go for it Sarah
28/7/2010 Maureen $15.00
28/7/2010 Terri Carajannis $15.00 Go Sarah! You will kick butt! x
28/7/2010 Tracy $25.00 Go Sarah Go! What a great thing to do and I really wish you all the very best
28/7/2010 Tarus Yanakopulos $100.00 You can do it!! Great cause and dedicated to a great friend!!
28/7/2010 Leisa Williams $25.00 Best of luck Fishee and well done. Great cause.
27/7/2010 Toni Osmers $25.00 Love your work Fishee! All the best for the coming months. Love, The Osmers xx
27/7/2010 Rachel Goldingham $25.00
27/7/2010 Jackie P-Thomas $100.00 You go girlfriend!! and know that Uncle Mark will be right there with you :o)
Love Jackie & Joshy xxx
27/7/2010 Ghanum $25.00 Well done mate such a great cause and such a big achievement go hard!
27/7/2010 Jen $25.00 There are those that think about making a difference and those that actually do it. Good on you for doing it. (the hard way!).
27/7/2010 Amani $25.00 Love it, love it, love it!
27/7/2010 Mum $100.00 So proud of you Sarah
27/7/2010 Carl "will be waiting with a Bintang" Ch $25.00 You are an inspiration Fishee. Shame you have go to such human extremes to raise money for a great cause. Good luck to you (and Peth too). Cx
27/7/2010 kim monney $25.00 You're a legend Fishee! Good luck xxx
27/7/2010 Pip Costello $25.00 So very proud of you babe!
27/7/2010 Helen Badger $25.00
23/7/2010 Sarah Pethybridge $25.00
Total Raised Online: NZD$2,575.00
Total Raised Offline: NZD$0.00
GRAND TOTAL: NZD$2,575.00
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My fundraising progress so far:

100% achieved

My Goal: NZD$2,000.00
I've Raised: NZD$2,575.00
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