| Locals are being encouraged to take part in a spectacular new running event to the summit of Australia’s highest peak on Saturday 12 February – the Kosciuszko Run.
Completing the 11km run through the breathtaking Mt Kosciuszko National Park will not only be good for your own heart, but is also a chance to help look after the hearts of all Australians as the Heart Foundation is the event’s charity partner.
Kosciuszko Run, Kozzie Fiesta, Strzelecki Walk
Heart Foundation CEO – NSW Tony Thirlwell said that by taking part in the Kosciuszko Run and fundraising, people can help the Heart Foundation continue the fight against cardiovascular disease. “Cardiovascular disease is still one of the leading causes of death in our community and claims one Australian life every 11 minutes,” he said.
“Funds raised through the Kosciuszko Run will help us fund critical research and community projects to improve awareness, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease,” Mr Thirlwell added.
The total cost of Kosciuszko Run 2011 is $20 045 and the prize money for winners would be $1 400 plus other gifts (tshirts n medals) from Strzelecki Heritage Inc $3 450.
Kosciuszko National Park is Australia’s highest national park covering 1.5 million acres of magnificent alpine terrain, which is host to a wonderful variety of flora and fauna, including many alpine plants which are found nowhere else in the world.
For more information or to register for the event visit www.kosciuszkorun.com.au
To set up your fundraising page or to make a donation to the Heart Foundation, visit insert page.
Media Contact
Kerry Kalcher: 02 9219 2433 & 0401 672 128 or kerry.kalcher@heartfoundation.org.au
The Heart Foundation saves lives and improves health through funding world-class cardiovascular research, guidelines for health professionals, informing the public and assisting people with cardiovascular disease. As a charity, the Heart Foundation relies on donations and gifts in wills to continue our lifesaving research, education and health promotion work. For further information go to www.heartfoundation.org.au or call our heart health information service on 1300 36 27 87.
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