- 5 April 2016Believing in myself
Eseta’s second blog continues to follow her journey towards running the New York marathon later this year. She shares how she stays motivated and focused on training.
Read more... - 27 March 2016Shifting focus to Christchurch Pasifika
New research funded by the Heart Foundation will help us understand the heart health profile of Pasifika people living in the South Island
Read more... - 14 March 2016Firefighter left fighting for his life
As an airport firefighter and keen dragon boater, Scott Johnson thought he was fit and healthy. He now knows heart disease can affect anyone, at any time.
Read more... - 4 March 2016Mother’s heart attack inspires daughter to run
Shocked by her mother’s heart attack, Marlyn has signed on to be a Heart Racer in this year’s Round the Bays event.
Read more... - 23 February 2016Personal trainer suffers heart attack
Jonathan Winther (aka Jono) is a man who loves to help others. But late last year, it was this West Auckland personal trainer who needed urgent help.
Read more... - 23 February 2016Putting the fun back in fitness
Many of us find heading out for a run or hitting the gym a very serious battle, which is why one Auckland fitness group is lightening the mood.
Read more... - 23 February 2016Pacific health worker on a nutrition mission
When Koratika Tiban finished a short nutrition course run by the Heart Foundation last year, the first thing she did was go home and overhaul her fridge and pantry.
Read more... - 22 February 2016Wahine with attitude
Chess Severyn-Parrish is on a mission to show others who have experienced a serious heart event that life can go on – and even get better.
Read more... - 17 February 2016Cardiac nurse inspired to run for charity
As a nurse in a cardiac ward, Zoe Gordon is already helping the fight against heart disease. But this month, she’s taking her support to another level.
Read more... - 15 February 2016Fun-run organiser’s inspiring recovery
When Matt Sillars' family history of heart disease caught up with him, it came as a shock. But his experience of training for sports events has helped him make a remarkable recovery.
Read more... - 10 February 2016Young ex-rugby player stunned by heart attack
As an ex-rep rugby player, non-smoker and young man, the last thing Josh Willoughby expected was a heart attack. He is proof that heart disease can strike anyone, at any time.
Read more... - 4 February 2016Fundraiser close to hot rodder’s heart
Hot rod car enthusiast David Swan is leading a Heart Foundation fundraiser this month, with memories of his own heart attack still fresh in his mind.
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