HEART RATE 180

HEART RATE 180

Cycling across NZ to raise funds & awareness for HEART KIDS

In memory of Jacob Pointon 24/7/89 – 20/12/08

Businesses and schools can help a Wellington mother and a New Zealand Army Cycling Team support hundreds of children born each year with a heart condition.

Nicola Pointon, whose only child died as a result of a heart abnormality, is hoping New Zealanders will hold a ‘Mad Hat & Tie Gold Coin Donation Day’ to raise money for the about 600 children born each year with a congenital heart condition.

Jacob Pointon died suddenly at Christmas 2008 aged 19 due to a massive stroke following a heart procedure expected to improve his quality of life. Jacob’s resting heart rate was 180 beats per minute hence the unusual name of the fundraiser.

The HR180 Army cycle team will cycle the length of New Zealand starting on November 13 in Bluff arriving 12 days later (November 24th) at Cape Reinga. As a victory lap they will complete the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge on November 27th with thousands of other cyclists.

“The fantastic care Jacob received from Heart Children NZ during his too short life eased the huge challenges that he faced. Heart Children NZ provides lifelong care for all those who live with a childhood heart condition. Congenital heart conditions are the most common serious birth abnormality in New Zealand needing ongoing medcal intervention. By supporting HR180 you will make a difference to the lives of these courageous children and their parents who support them, says Ms Pointon.

For more details and to make a donation please visit
http://www.everydayhero.co.nz/hr180Dial 0900 4 HEART (0900 443 278) for an automatic $20 donation

Fascinating Facts
• 600 children born in New Zealand this year will have a congenital heart condition
• Each year 30 - 40 children with a heart defect lose the battle to survive
• Approximately 450 open heart surgeries will be conducted on children this year

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MAD HAT & TIE DAY
Jake loved to wear retro ties – Have fun while raising money for a worthy cause by joining other businesses & schools by having a MAD HAT & TIE DAY between 13 Nov & 24 Nov – Every person participating donating a gold coin for the privilege! The Mad Butcher will host 4 lucky winners at an Auckland Warriors game in the Mad Butcher Club. Prize includes game tickts, Stacey Jones Lounge passes, a few drinks & something to eat! 2nd Prize “ Return family ticket (including car) on the INTERISLANDER value at $550. Other great prizes up for grabs. Deposit your funds at http://www.everydayhero.co.nz/hr180, email us at HR180@hotmail.co.nz with your Mad Hat & Tie Day photo along with proof of our deposit, put MAD DAY PHOTO in the subject line and you will be eligible for the MAD prizes.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING HR180 and changing heart kids lives

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