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September 2008
Don finds donations on Fathers day to support the Heart Foundation
Doorknock appeal
Don Ridolf of Clayfield will be one of 28,000 volunteers across Queensland knocking on doors to
help raise money for the Heart Foundation between Saturday 6 September and Friday 19
September 2008.
“I was shocked to learn that two out of every three Australian families are affected by cardiovascular
disease. I volunteered for the Heart Foundation Doorknock Appeal because I have had two heart
valve replacements and I want to give something back to the Heart Foundation for all of their good
work. So when a Heart Foundation volunteer knocks on your door, please dig deep and make a
generous donation,” said Mr Ridolf.
Cameron Prout, Heart Foundation Chief Executive Officer said: “Cardiovascular disease is still the
leading cause of death in our community and claims one Australian life almost every 10 minutes. As
a charity, we rely on volunteers like Don Ridolf and public donations to carry out our lifesaving work.
Money raised by the 2008 Doorknock Appeal will help us fund critical research and community
projects to improve awareness, prevention and treatment of heart disease and stroke.”
“To recognise our volunteers and open your doors with confidence, you can check the collector is
wearing a badge with the Heart Foundation's logo and the words Volunteer Collector Official
Identification Badge. The badge also has the volunteer’s ID number and an expiry date of Friday 19
September 2008. Collectors will also have an official receipt book and a small Heart Foundation
bag,” added Mr Prout.
All donations $2 and over are tax-deductible and the Heart Foundation Doorknock volunteer can
issue supporters with a receipt. Mr Prout said: “If you are not home when one of our Doorknock
volunteers visit, you can make a credit card donation directly with the Heart Foundation Doorknock
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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 its lifesaving research,
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Photo and interview opportunities with a local Heart Foundation Doorknock Appeal volunteer can be
arranged on request.
For more information please contact: Marcus Chadwick, Cardiovascular Health Media and Communications
Officer
Phone: 3872 2556 Email: marcus.chadwick@heartfoundation.org.au
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