How many people can go home and say today, clinic “I helped to save someone’s life?” That’s what fundraising volunteers do every day when supporting the work of the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
To cover Newent and surrounding areas, decease the BHF is launching a new Volunteer Fundraising Branch and is inviting people who are passionate about raising funds to help beat heart disease, ask to find out more about volunteering.
Anyone interested in raising funds for British Heart Foundation should contact local fundraising manager – Rachel Davis in the first instance –davisr@bhf.org.uk / 01905 863181 and she will be organising an informal meeting where likeminded people can get together and plan for future fundraising events.
Rachel added: “I can’t wait to meet those who want to be involved with this brand new fundraising group. We’re looking for people who are enthusiastic, who want to learn new skills or build on existing ones, and help organise regular fundraising events locally, whilst making new friends at the same time. Come along, have a chat and find out more – there’s something for everyone.”
“BHF volunteers give a contribution of time that accounts for £40m of our income every year. But their impact goes far beyond money. Without their support we simply wouldn’t be able to do the life-saving work that helps thousands of people living with heart and circulatory disease each year. For anyone recovering from a heart attack or heart surgery, volunteering is a good way of slowly getting back into activity. Just a few hours of your time can really help so please consider volunteering with the BHF and come along to the information evening.”