To the Editor:

Thanks to everyone in Thompson who volunteered for the 2012 Door-to-Door campaign for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, we will be one step closer to making death wait. Our goal is to eliminate heart disease and stroke, and we couldn't do it without our volunteers. February is Heart Month, and the people of Thompson who have raised $21,005.54, which will go towards important heart disease and stroke research, and the promotion of heart healthy habits. Over $500,000 has been raised in Manitoba.

Our volunteers and donors are assisting people in their very own communities, across the province and the country. We would like to thank our generous donors for opening their doors and their hearts for the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Manitoba.

Since 1957, the Heart and Stroke Foundation has been dedicated to research, prevention and overall wellness. Heart disease and stroke is still the leading cause of death in Manitoba, which means we have more work to do. With your continued support and generosity, we are paving the way to a future free of cardiovascular disease for all Manitobans.

On behalf of the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Manitoba, I would like to thank you once again for your assistance and belief in our vision. Your ongoing support and generosity mean a lot to us.

Susan Punter

Senior Manager

Community Fundraising Programs
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba

Winnipeg