Jenni Alexander

Heart Foundation Walking Group, Frankston

Prior to becoming a Heart Foundation Group, this monthly walk was coordinated by the PPH Cardiac Rehab program.  I joined in 2015 and have enjoyed the support of it's members.  We do one or more laps of the Frankston Botanic Gardens.  Thanks to those members who have generously donated to my skipping challenge.

Skipping getting easier

A slightly longer and heavier rope has resulted in my "turn, step step" extending up to 10 consecutive skips on the way to 79 skips.  Yay! 

FHS Girls

It's 55 years since our school days together and yet, we pick up conversations as though we are still together.  Thanks to you all for your friendship over these years and your generous donations to the Heart Foundation.  See you at the next lunch.

Cardiac Rehab, Frankston

This Christmas, I will be retiring from the Peninsula Private Hospital Program after over 8 years as a volunteer.  Many of our regular exercise participants have donated towards my "Skip for Heart" challenge.  It has given me a warm sense of appreciation and I wish to thank everyone for their kindness and generosity.

Zahli was the star skipper

It was great to have Felix and Zahli join me in the skipping challenge today.

Turn and step over. 79 repeats

My family is still cheering but it's slow going today!

Skips are hard on knees

I only managed 79 low intensity skips at the beginning of my walking group today.  I did my best and cut short my walk.  Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.

Skipping with Jenny & Alan, Warrnambool, Day 4

Feeling happy and connected helps motivation and good heart health.  Thanks Jenny and Alan for a wonderful lunch and joining my skipping challenge on this drizzly day.

Blue Lake, Mt Gambier, Day 3.

I started this 3.6 Km loop with my two groups of 79 skips and animated steps.  The slight incline had me huffing and puffing.
This is the furthest I've walked since my second stem cells injection less than 3 weeks ago and only possible with my friend, Panadol Osteo.

Skipping with Bronya & Jasmine

On the second day of the challenge, my daughter and grand-daughter and I braved the elements to do our two groups of 79 skips at Mt Compass wetland in SA.

Skipping with Jasmine & Banjo

We have started Day 1 of the skipping challenge.
At 72, I'm proud to be doing 2 "runs" of 79 sideways skips, forward and animated steps.  My grandchildren, Jasmine and Banjo took turns to do 79 skips with the rope or copying my side and forward 79 skips.

Beware of skipping beats

This November, I’m challenging myself to 79 skips or animated steps a day (or more!). I’m doing it to support heart health, and in honour of the 79 Australians whose lives are cut short by heart disease every day.

Every skip honours people I love, and every dollar I raise is helping to support healthier hearts for every generation.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$2.5k

Heart Foundation Supporter

$500

Keith Barnard

Congrats Jen, a great cause!

$300

Fhs Girls

$290

Hf Frankston Walking Group

$211

Peter Macsporran

Sorry to see you go. We have had many chats around the rack over the years. I wish I could skip, even at such a low lev - would probably fall over!

$200

Jenni Alexander

$158.25

Lenore Warden

$106.12

Robert Brown

$106.12

Kevin

Good Luck

$104.92

John Barnard

Go for it Jenni xx

$100

Eric, Ken And Barry

Cardiac Exercise group

$54.12

Jenni Williams

$54.12

Kaye Molck

What a great cause. Well done Jenni

$54.12

Carol & Andrew

Congratulations Jenni on your achievements.

$54.12

Gary Down

As a heart transplant patient and Peninsula Private rehab participant I appreciate your support of the Heart Foundation Jenni and thank you for your service as a volunteer over the last 8 years.

$54.12

Raymond Quirk

Great effort Jenny, best of luck reaching your goal

$54.12

Anonymous

Lovely bridesmaid

$50

Brylee

Happy skipping xxx

$30

Lyn

Thanks Jenni, for your commitment to healthy hearts 💕

$27.81

Graham Bryans

$22.58

Jenni Alexander

$22.58

Judy Boreham

Many happy turns of the day

$11.65

Ann Maguire

Happy skipping!

$2

Zahli Newman

Good luck Nana! You'll be great!

$2

Jasmine Cooper

Hi Nana, I will try to do 79 skips a day just like you.

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