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Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge 09
« on: 15:41:14, 06/02/09 »
Hit Your Peak for Heart Research UK
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National heart charity, Heart Research UK, is urging walkers to get their boots on and sign up for their flagship fundraiser, the ‘Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge’ on Saturday 20 June. This 25-mile walk, not only provides spectacular scenery and gets the heart pumping, it helps raise funds for pioneering research into the prevention, treatment and cure of Britain’s biggest killer, heart disease.

Now in its thirteenth year, the challenge covers three of the highest peaks in the Yorkshire Dales - Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. The charity needs as many dedicated, physically fit people as possible to do one, two, or even three peaks to help it continue the fight against heart disease.

Denise Armstrong, Lifestyle Manager for Heart Research UK says: “Walking regularly is great exercise to keep your heart healthy. It helps tone your muscles, improves circulation and can make you feel happier and more relaxed. Taking part in an established event like this is a fantastic way to raise money and find the motivation to get into an exercise routine and stick to it.”

Unlike many other organisations, Heart Research UK does not charge an entry fee, it simply asks all walkers to raise as much sponsorship money as possible. Often participants fundraise in memory of a loved one or in support of someone who is living with heart disease. Walkers can choose to face the challenge alone, with friends and family, or with colleagues from work, as part of a team building day.

For further information or to enter the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, contact Heart Research UK on 0113 234 7474 or visit our website www.heartresearch.org.uk/three_peaks.htm [nofollow]

 

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