Supporting Heart Foundation

SIR,

I write to thank those readers who so kindly supported

the lifesaving work of the British Heart Foundation (BHF)

over the past year, by giving a donation in memory of

loved ones lost.

 These donations enable us to invest in pioneering

research, along with local services such as the funding of

BHF Nurses, the provision of lifesaving equipment,

educational materials for schools and adults and training

of the general public in emergency life skills.

 Heart disease touches us all, and it is likely that we will all

be affected at some stage in our lives, either personally,

or through family or friends. It is indiscriminate,

unpredictable and can affect anyone of any age.

 Sadly every year thousands of people have their lives cut

tragically short as a result of heart disease, and for those

who survive life can be frightening and hard.

As the nation's heart charity the BHF is totally committed

to preventing lives from being devastated by heart

disease, but we rely upon the generosity of the general

public to enable us to continue our vital work.

 Choosing to donate to the BHF in lieu of flowers at a

funeral is a very special way of commemorating a loved

one, meaning that money collected in tribute of them will

help save and improve many lives, keeping more families

together.

 Thank you once again to those who donated to our

worthy cause, for thinking of the BHF during an extremely

difficult time, and helping us to save lives.

If anyone would like to know more about the work of the

BHF please contact me on 029 2089 0148.

 Glenda Meakin

(Fundraising Volunteer Manager, Bri