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Heart appeal needs support

16 October 2012

Recent research from British Heart Foundation (BHF) Northern Ireland has found that despite there being over 23,000 people living with heart failure in Northern Ireland, 81% of people are not aware of its impact.

I am writing to you and your readers as the fundraising volunteer manager for BHF Northern Ireland to encourage you to support the Mending Broken Hearts Appeal.

To find out how you can support this vital BHF research visit bhf.org.uk/findthecure.

Gary Wilson

Fundraising volunteer manager

BHF Northern Ireland`

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