March/April 2004
News in Brief

Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

The National Heart Research Fund is inviting staff at the University to take part in this year's Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge on Saturday, June 19, 2004, to raise money for research into heart disease.

The event takes walkers through the three highest peaks in Yorkshire - Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, involving a cumulative ascent of over 1,500 metres and covering over 26 miles of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The challenge element lies in finishing the marathon course in under 12 hours, but less experienced walkers need not worry as there is also the option to tackle just one or two peaks.

The walk will be fully marshalled and will be suitable for walkers of all ages and abilities.

Heart Research has organised the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge for the past 7 years, attracting hundreds of walkers from across the country and raising thousands of pounds to help in the fight against heart disease.

Last year's event was attended by over 500 walkers and raised a staggering £60,000 - all of which has now been used to fund medical research projects dedicated to finding treatments and cures for heart disease - which is still the UK's biggest killer.

The charity currently supports vital research work being carried out at the University.

For more information, contact the Heart Research team on 0113 234 7474 or email fundraising@heartresearch.org.uk

16 April 2004

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