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7 million people are living with cardio-vascular disease in the UK.

The British Heart Foundation's mission is to win the fight against cardiovascular disease.Their vision is a world in which people do not die prematurely or suffer from cardiovascular disease.

BHF is the nation's heart charity and the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research. Coronary heart disease is the UK's single biggest killer but they are leading the fight against it. Their pioneering research has helped to transform the lives of people living with heart and circulatory conditions.

Last year I lost my father-in-law suddenly and prematurely following a major heart attack. Although he had lived with heart problems for some time, he never complained and always put everyone else first, despite struggling some days to just do the normal things that we all take for granted.

In April this year, I will be trekking in Peru on the Inca trail to Machu Picchu to raise money for the BHF in his memory. He was a much loved husband, dad, granddad, uncle and sorely missed by everyone in the family. I am hoping to raise as much money as possible by doing this challenge and would love your support and donations to help further the work of this great charity.

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