WOULD like to bring to the attention of your readers that the Children's Heart Charity, Little Hearts Matter is for the first time staging its very popular On Your Marks for Little Hearts Fun Run/Walk in the South East. The event takes place on Sunday the 29th of March in the beautiful grounds of Leeds Castle near Maidstone.

The Charity which looks after the welfare of children born with only half a functioning heart whilst at the same time offering help, information, training, education and support to the whole family aims to raise at this sponsored event in access of £20,000 to support the services offered to these children and their families.

This condition affects around 400 children born every year who will need a number of operations to enable them to face life ahead. We all know someone who has suffered from heart disease so why don't you make this the year that you accept the challenge and run, walk or crawl on behalf of our children. Or perhaps you would like to take part in memory of a friend or loved one - or would you just like to support the children by making a donation.

Can you help us to continue our vital work on behalf of so many children.

If you would like to take part in this 5,10Km Fun run or walk you can obtain an entry form by telephoning 0121 455 8982, by visiting our website at www.lhm.org.uk or by emailing info@lhm.org.uk. Please do call.

Thanking you in advance for your support.

Kevin Bazeley, fundraising manager