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Targa Life Challenge

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Dunlop Targa 09

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PAGE CREATOR:	Victor Yuen
EVENT:	Targa Life Challenge
EVENT DATE:	25/10/2009

Targa Life Challenge

Update: We are now on the road! Visit www.rustyracer.co.nz for updates!

Cancer. One in three New Zealanders are affected by cancer and in the year 2000 cancer accounted for approximately 29% of deaths in New Zealand. Approximately 7,500 die from cancer each year and these deaths come from the 16,000 people that develop cancer every year. Many know the devastation cancer can bring and the effect it has on the ones we love.

Whats worse than the current situation of cancer is the predicted future. The number of people that develop cancer is expected to increase to 22,000 by 2011 (Gavin and Marshall 2001) and the number of annual deaths to 9000 by 2012 (Ministry of Health 2002).

In 2005, Ron Scanlan, a local of Wellington, unknowingly became part of those statistics. A loving partner, father and sufferer of Hodgkins Lymphoma, he is a man that is giving everything in the fight against cancer. Having even ventured as far as Germany and spent his life savings on specialist treatment, it still isnt over yet. The fight against cancer, one that many dont survive, can only continue with the ongoing support of the community and one particular organization, the Cancer Society. Their mission is to reduce the incidence of cancer and ensure the best care for New Zealanders.

In October, Ron, a very talented racing driver, will be fulfilling one of his lifes dreams by competing in the Dunlop Targa NZ event and at the same time raise money for the Cancer Society. This event spans over 900 kilometres of closed roads, between Auckland and Wellington. (www.targa.co.nz)

Ron and his team are committed to raising $10,000 for the Cancer Society and to give hope and inspiration to those suffering from cancer around New Zealand. They want to inspire others to make a difference and Ron is aiming for a Top 5 finish to show that nothing is impossible.

The Targa NZ event runs from October 25th to October 31st and we want your support by donating to the Cancer Society!

To make a donation click "Make a Donation" on the right hand side and support Ron and the Cancer Society!

If you live in New Zealand your donation is tax deductible and a receipt will be issued.

You can learn more at www.rustyracer.co.nz or contact Ron and the team at team@rustyracer.co.nz

Thank you very much for your time and your support!

Victor Yuen
Rusty Racer Co-Driver and Team Manager

My Online Sponsors To Date
DATE	NAME	AMOUNT	COMMENT
04/11/2009	Davebro	$100.00	Just my little bit to help the cause! Your an inspiration to us all Ron. And Im jealous you got to race the Targa!
02/11/2009	Mac's	$200.00
01/11/2009	Gayle Cresswell	$50.00
30/10/2009	sarah	$25.00	ooops babe, forgot my message... :-* ((won))
30/10/2009	sarah	$200.00
30/10/2009	ed	$30.00	Come home safe
29/10/2009	Paula, Mark & James	$25.00	Good luck Ron!!
29/10/2009	Paula, Mark & James	$25.00
29/10/2009	Graham & Karen McCall	$100.00
27/10/2009	Calvin and Christine	$25.00	Good luck Ron. Are watching your progress during Targa.
21/10/2009	Manuel	$50.00	All the best Ron, you are already a winner, happy motoring.Regards, Manuel
19/10/2009	Pescini Family	$10.00	Little by little the acorn said and the mighty oak raised it's noble head... lots of little contributions will add up I hope. All the best Ron
10/10/2009	Joy Scanlan	$25.00	Good Luck Ron.
28/09/2009	Nic	$10.00
21/09/2009	James Yule	$30.00
18/09/2009	Nathan Walker	$25.00	Wishing you and your team the best of luck for the targa, give it heaps!
18/09/2009	Gary Yuen	$20.00
17/09/2009	Cheryl Kelly	$25.00	Good luck!
12/09/2009	Simon Fisher	$25.00	Best of luck for the race!
09/09/2009	David Kelly	$25.00
09/09/2009	Janes Place Photography	$100.00	Remembering the ride up the Gentle Annie in the Evo :) Thinking of you Ron - have fun! xo
08/09/2009	Craig & Julie	$1,000.00	Hi Ron, go hard but remember the Targa is an endurance race, not a sprint and to finish 1st, first you have to finish and believe me I know!
07/09/2009	Ken and Denise Olley	$50.00	Good luck Ron
05/09/2009	Stuart Pigneguy	$30.00
04/09/2009	Dirk S.	$100.00	Good luck Ron.
03/09/2009	Bryce	$25.00	Go hard Ron, all the best :)
03/09/2009	Rob Benson	$100.00	Go Ron!
31/08/2009	Chelles	$50.00	Fun times ahead for you boys. I hope it goes well... Heres my token towards the fight. :o)
30/08/2009	Sharn	$25.00	Total support, good luck Ron enjoy it!
30/08/2009	Craig Hunter	$25.00	GOOD LUCK RON! I'll be watching you at Targa when it comes to Upper Hutt and Wellington!
30/08/2009	Stace, Drew & Georgia	$25.00
28/08/2009	Tim Sutherland	$20.00
28/08/2009	Catherine & Dave	$500.00	Totally behind you Ron
27/08/2009	Craig Benton	$20.00
26/08/2009	Leon Cast	$50.00	Go Ron and Victor!
26/08/2009	marc	$100.00	go hard
25/08/2009	Dafydd	$100.00	I love watching and partaking in Motorsport, and my family has a history of cancer. Looks like the ideal thing to donate towards to me. Do us proud Ron!
25/08/2009	Nicola & Glenn	$50.00	Good Luck
23/08/2009	Tat Massey	$50.00	Good luck @ Targa!
23/08/2009	Daniel Feck	$30.00	Good luck Ron. I hope you do better than just top 5.
23/08/2009	Alan Groves	$100.00
23/08/2009	Ron and Sarah	$100.00	Thanks everyone, this is certainly the biggest thing I've ever been involved with. Your support for the Cancer Society directly shows your support for me and others perhaps not so fortunate affected by cancer. ..Ron
22/08/2009	Victor	$100.00	Let's start the ball rolling! Thanks for the support everyone!