NATIONAL heart charity, Heart Research UK is calling on everyone to put on their walking boots and take part in its flagship fundraiser, the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge on Saturday, June 19.

Now in its fourteenth year, the 25-mile walk covers three of the highest peaks in the Yorkshire Dales - Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. The challenge provides spectacular scenery, gets your heart pumping and helps to raise money for pioneering research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. The charity needs as many dedicated, physically fit people as possible to do one, two, or even three peaks.

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.

Heart Research UK does not charge an entry fee, it simply asks all walkers to raise as much sponsorship money as possible. 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, email fundraising@heartresearch.org.uk, or visit www.heartresearch.org.uk/three_peaks.htm.

BARBARA HARPHAM

National Director, Heart Research UK

Leeds