Heart Stopper Challenge 2011

The Challenge

A team of 4 to 6 get together, choose a dress theme (the whackier the better) & plunge into an icy pool for 5 minutes.

The Inspiration

Twelve babies are born every week with a heart defect in New Zealand. For many of these children medical intervention is their only chance of survival. This year alone, 450 open heart surgeries will be conducted on Kiwi children. During surgery the child is cooled down in icy slush to slow the metabolism. That's the inspiration for this unique event.

A great team building event

It only takes 5 minutes, requires NO training & a little extra body FAT may even help! Create a team theme, come in fancy dress & have a laugh.

Entry

There is no entry fee for this event, BUT we ask that each team member rally round their mates/family and work colleagues to raise $100 for their plunge. The money will go directly to helping kids and their families with the daily challenges of childhood heart conditions.

To register, visit www.heartstopper.org.nz

WEST COAST, Greymouth Aquatic Centre, Sat 7th May, PAST

WELLINGTON, Frank Kitts Park, Wellington, Sat 14th May, 11am

MANAWATU, The Square, Palmerston North, Sun 22nd May, 11am

WAIKATO, The Base, Hamilton, Sun 22nd May, 1pm

COROMANDEL, Waiomu Beach, Sun 22nd May, 10.30am

AUCKLAND, Takutai Square, Britomart, Thu 26th May, 2pm

BLENHEIM, Stadium 2000, Sat 28th May, 10am

BAY OF PLENTY, Bunnings Warehouse, Sat 28th May, 10am

ROTORUA, The Aquatic Centre, Sun 29th May, noon