British Heart Foundation £1m fundraiser
| Published: 5th December 2007 16:48 |
The British Heart Foundation are organising a Valentines Appeal to raise £1m in February 2008. The money raised would be used to fund local care activities such as British Heart Foundation Heart Nurses and Heart Help Line.
They are looking for volunteers and third party eventers to take on an activity to help raise money for this very worthwhile cause. To give the activity more of a local feel the British Heart Foundation would like to encourage local people to get involved by running their own fundraising event, this can be whatever you like. If you are interested please contact Kim Brophy on 01580-754027 or e-mail brophyk@bhf.org.uk.
I have attached a Press Release on behalf of BHF which also refers to ways of helping reach the £1m target.
Set hearts fluttering this Valentines Day and save lives
- British Heart Foundation Valentine Appeal 2008 -
Whether you're planning on spoiling that special someone this Valentine's Day, or stealing hearts as a sassy singleton, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has many ways to make this Valentine's extra special. By giving a gift that saves lives, February 14 will become a day to remember, not just for you and your loved one, but for heart patients and their families across the UK.
The BHF's Valentine Appeal is aiming to raise £1m to fund BHF Heart Nurses and the charity's Heart Help Line to care for and support more heart patients and their families. Whether you're looking for a gift for that special person, or fancy treating yourself, the BHF has a range of heart warming and vibrant ways to support the Appeal:
Dare to be different this Valentine's - Why not post a Love Note in the window of your local BHF shop and show the whole world how you really feel? You'll be in good company too; with celebrities including Helen Mirren, Sienna Miller and John Travolta all having written a Love Note in the past. From January 14th, for a suggested donation of £1, you can write a personalised Love Note and display it in your local shop's window. For those feeling especially big hearted, why not splash out on an extra large Love Note? Available for a suggested donation of £5, they can be filled with declarations of love and longing until your heart's content! To find your nearest BHF shop, visit bhf.org.uk/shops or call 0844 412 5000.
That special something - Having problems finding your loved one something extra special this Valentine's Day? Why not shop from the comfort of your own home at the BHF Online Shop? The shop has a wide range of Valentine gifts, suitable for all budgets, including jewellery, amusing mugs and eye-catching photo frames.
A Valentine's to remember - Inject some fun and excitement into your relationship this Valentine's Day, with an alternative adventure by Red Letter Days delivered in their signature red box. From sensuous massage lessons for two to wine-tasting breaks and dinner cruises, Red Letter Days will donate £1 from every experience sold between January 1st and February 14th, to the BHF's Valentine Appeal. Find out more at bhf.org.uk/valentine.
Hot and sizzling treats - Spice things up this Valentines Day with a hot-pink George Foreman Grill. For every limited edition
grill sold online from the New Year until Valentine's Day a £5 donation will be given to the BHF. In addition a £1 donation will be given to the BHF for all other grills sold online through bhf.org.uk/valentine.
Love is all around - why not get involved with the Appeal this year by visiting the BHF's Valentine microsite and exploring all the other ways you can make a difference? You could pick up the perfect Valentine's gift for the object of your affection, find out how we can help you fundraise for the Appeal or simply make a donation. There's something for everyone, from old romantics to outrageous flirts - visit bhf.org.uk/valentine to find out more.
In the UK there are 2.6 million men and women living with coronary heart disease and for some it can be frightening and debilitating. Last year BHF Heart Nurses were able to help 50,000 of these heart patients and the charity's Heart Help Line provided support and information to 13,000 callers. But we urgently need your help to reach so many more.
Jackie Skeel, Head of Fundraising Promotions at the British Heart Foundation said, "Help make Valentine's Day mean more this year by giving a gift that saves lives. With your support the BHF could help care for even more heart patients and their families, whether in their homes or on the telephone. As well as making your loved one's day complete this Valentine's Day, you could be making a real difference to the lives of many patients and their families".
