Swim Bike Run 4 Cystic Fibrosis

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Given by 40 generous donors in 4 weeks

On 18 Feb I'll be doing a half ironman with the aim to raise some money for CF NZ in honour of my big sis, Rebecca. Would love your support!

Canterbury

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common life threatening genetic disorder affecting New Zealand children. In a snapshot it is a nasty disease where the body produces too much gluggy sticky mucus affecting vital organs (lungs, pancreas, liver etc.). While the prognisis and treatment for people with CF is always improving there is always more that can be done and better ways to support the people with CF and their families.

I know a bit about CF as my sister, Rebecca, had it, and my family knows what a deblitating disease it can be to live with on a day to day basis (not that it stopped Rebecca doing stuff as the picture shows!)

Shortly after Rebecca died I remember reading the CF News and articles about family members who had done Ironmen / Half Ironmen to raise money and awareness for CF, and I thought to myself one day I am going to do that for Bex - and that day will soon be here (eeeek), 18 February to be exact down in Wanaka.

Cystic Fibrosis NZ provide equipment essential for people with CF, information and education, peer support, emotional and financial support to families etc.

http://cfnz.org.nz/team-contacts/regional-network/cf-canterbury/

Erika Hendy's involvement (page creator)

I will be swimming, biking and running some rather long distances (1.9km, 90km, 21km) in the hope to raise some money for the Cystic Fibrosis Association. My sister had CF and like too many she succumbed to the disease at a young age.

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It's all on tomorrow!  17 February 2017

So tomorrow is race day, my support crew & I (aka Mum & Dad) have made it safely to Wanaka & its stunning! I'm all registered, bike & gear all dropped off so nothing for me to do but eat carbs & relax.

I'm feeling rather anxious and have been all week, almost enough to put me off my food (almost) I'm sure once I'm in the lake and on the road I'll get into the groove - just need to remember it's my race and not to be intimidated by the pros and their sperm helmets.

Thanks heaps for all the donations, I'm very humbled and stoked to have that support behind me, I know it'll be a great boost up the hills.

Will let you know how I get on tomorrow. Challenge Wanaka has an app & im # 1361 if you want to follow me.

Erika x

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Pooch Family
Pooch Family on 23 Feb 2017
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Janice Dietz
Janice Dietz on 22 Feb 2017
Fantastic achievement Erika!!!!
$20
Dobbs team
Dobbs team on 22 Feb 2017
Awesome work, you are amazing, your sister would be so proud of you xx
$40
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 21 Feb 2017
Hey Erika, hope your race tomorrow goes well. Chapeau.
$50
The boys
The boys on 20 Feb 2017
Erika Amazing effort!!! Love ❤️ the boys xx
$20

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This campaign started on 24 Jan 2017 and ended on 24 Feb 2017.