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I am taking part in this year's Heart and Stroke Foundation's Ride for Heart fundraiser which takes place on Sunday, June 4th, 2006. I will be cycling 50km through the heart of Toronto.

There's a lot riding on this event. The Heart and Stroke Foundation is a leading funder of heart and stroke research in Canada with hundreds of hospital and university-based research teams depending on them (and us) year after year. The majority of these funds come from people like you who understand the critical role research plays in finding the root causes of heart disease and stroke.

Almost 40% of people will develop some form of heart disease or stroke over their lifetime so it's critical to understand the underlying causes of these diseases.

For me, this event is personal. Our family has a history of high blood pressure and stroke. My father suffered from a heart attack and has since recovered thanks to the help and devotion of many medical and research professionals whose work is funded by the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

For that reason, I am doubling the recommended individual target and setting a personal goal of raising at least $600 for heart and stroke research.

You can help me raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation by sponsoring me. To make your pledge online, click the link below to access my secure pledge page. Every bit counts!

Sponsor Me!


For more information on this event, see the event homepage.

Questions/comments are welcome. Thank you for your support.

Obsidian @30km/h

Well, it seems someone has nuked my post in this and another thread, so I will post my reply to this one again.

GG obsidian. Although it is a Canada thing and prolly wont help me any, if I honest to God had the money, I would give it.
I have family members (past and present) that have had heart issues, so I know how you feel.

Well, this isn't just a "Canada thing". While the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation supports medical and research facilities primarily in Canada, its findings are shared internationally so everyone, everywhere can benefit from better methods of treatment and prevention. It also co-operates with other Foundations like the American Heart Association.

While I don't expect anyone to donate, any contributions at all would be greatly appreciated, even if it just happens to be the spare change that you find under your couch.

Otherwise, thanks roughrider for your words of support.

I'm assuming the pledge is credit-card? I'm only 14 so.. If I had one, I'd be sure to throw you 10-20$ for your great cause, but.. *Stupid parents*

I wish you great luck with this.

~Munsie