Without our network of thousands of volunteer fundraisers across the UK, we simply couldn't carry on saving lives. They're remarkable - some have supported us for 30 years and individual volunteer branches have raised up to £1 million.

In 2007, we started recruiting new BHF Fundraising groups across the UK. These are groups of friends, family and colleagues who come together to raise funds and awareness of our vital work in their community. The scheme is off to a fine start - we've already recruited 23 new groups, like the Keith BHF Fundraisers in Banffshire, Scotland. When June Simpson and Rosalind Adie saw a local media appeal for the BHF it really struck a chord. Both had experience of heart disease - June's husband George had had a triple bypass, Rosalind lives with a congenital heart condition, and they were both keen to get involved. Their activities, including a Body Shop party, a collection at a local drama club production and five sweepstakes, raised £1,100 in their first three months.

Rosalind says: "June and I look forward to all our fundraising ventures as we know it's not only helping others to live a longer, happier life but keeping us both young at heart, and out of the pub and out of trouble!" And June adds: "I think more people should get together with their friends and do this - it's really satisfying and great fun."

June and Rosalind are still raring to go, and they're planning a sponsored slim as the first of their two annual fundraising events. They've made excellent contacts with local media and they're terrific ambassadors for the BHF - and heart health - in their community.

The Charity is aiming to raise the number of the new BHF Fundraising groups to 150 this year. To find out how to become a BHF Community Fundraising Volunteer, please go to bhf.org.uk/volunteer