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Vanessa Wieden

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16
kms

My target 42 kms

I Run for Heart for my family!

Finding out I had congenitive heart issues following the birth of our beautiful daughter and going through major heart surgery while she was only 6 months old has been the biggest roller-coaster test of my life. Trying to navigate learning how to be a new mum while recovering physically and mentally is a journey no one should have to take.  
16 months on, we found ourselves supporting our father through his own journey with major open heart surgery & recovery.
Our family is so fortunate that we were given the very best care and support from our Doctors, nurses and everyone else along the way. Without the incredibly important work that goes into heart research, advances in technology, the entire medical team and all the after care support, life for myself and my family may look very different for us right now.  This is why I will Run for Heart for my family, with the hope that the money I raise will help another family that may be going through a similar journey. Thank you xx

Will you help me Run For Heart?

This June I'll be feeling my heartbeat as I move a marathon distance to support people in Australia impacted by heart disease.

But I need your support. Every donation you give really means so much to me as I go the distance this June.

Your generosity also goes a long way to support the 1 in 6 people in Australia living with cardiovascular disease.

You'll be helping fund more life-saving research and support that can transform heart disease diagnosis and treatment.

I'm ready to Run For Heart. Are you ready to help save lives? Please donate now.

Please Help Me
Reach My Goal

Raised

$733

My Goal

$1,000

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$37
Can help provide training workshops to our Walk Organisers, so they can help more people in their community be active.
$56
Could cover the cost of basic research tools such as syringes, test tubes and flasks.
$109
Can help fund vital research to better diagnose and treat bacterial infections to prevent Rheumatic Heart Disease.

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Our Team

to my Sponsors

$211

Borgie

$105.50

Adrian And Mon

$105.50

Vanessa Wieden

$105.50

Mark King

Great cause Vanessa, well done.

$52.75

Stephanie Neilsen

You’ve come so far Vanessa! It’s certainly been a journey for you all. Hope they helps you reach your goal.

$52.75

Mel

You're amazing and I'm so thankful to have you in my life xx I hope this helps some other amazing humans out there.

$50

Cousin Julie

$25

Uncle Jim & Aunty Doreen

$25

Matched Donation From Rebecca Davies Board Member Heart Foundation

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