The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is calling on the people of Chelmsford to help accelerate the fight against heart disease, by starting a new fundraising group in the local area.
Around 17,280 people in Chelmsford are fighting a daily battle with heart and circulatory disease, according to the charity, with more than 380 people losing their lives.
Sophie Tibbitts, the charity's fundraising manager for Essex, said: “Heart disease is heartless.
"Too many lives are lost in Chelmsford each year, and we’re determined to do everything we can to protect more families from this devastation."
“By starting up a fundraising group you can help us fund the research that’s so desperately needed to bring us closer to beating heart disease. Together we can save more lives, and it’s a fantastic way to meet new people and make a real difference in your community.”
The nation’s heart charity is calling on the local community to take heart and join the fight against heart disease by starting up a new fundraising group in their local area and raising vital funds for heart research.
From running fundraising events to supporting schools and local organisations, all volunteers play an invaluable role in helping the charity's plight to save lives.
To join the fight, and set up a new Fundraising Group contact Sophie Tibbitts on 07920 845 365 or email tibbittss@bhf.org.uk
For more information, please visit www.bhf.org.uk/localfundraising
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