SIR,

I write to express my sincere thanks to all supporters of the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in Monmouth for their ongoing help and commitment to our cause during 2008.

 As a charity, we rely upon donations of time and money from kind hearted members of the public. Without volunteers and supporters we would not be able to raise vital funds to invest in our groundbreaking research into heart disease, provide care and support for heart patients in Monmouth or help people keep their hearts healthy.

 We are very grateful for the current support we receive, and as February is National Heart Month we are appealing for people throughout the area to Go Red for Heart with a Wear Red Day or event.  We've got lots of ideas to help you. Visit bhf.org.uk/redfeb, call me on 029 2089 0148 or email [email protected]">[email protected] to order your free Fundraising Kit.  With the  support of your readers we can all spend longer with our loved ones.

 May I also take this opportunity to wish all the BHF's volunteers and donors in Monmouth a joyful Christmas and a healthy New Year on behalf of heart patients and their families.

 Glenda Meakin

(British Heart Foundation)