£10,000 boost for appeal (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Bradford charity dinner backs Beating Hearts campaign

6:23pm Thursday 11th February 2010 in News By Claire Lomax

Zaffar Iqbal is checked by Dr Steven Lindsey

The Beating Hearts in Bradford Appeal moved a step closer to its target this week with a gift of £10,000.

The money was raised at the Aagrah’s 27th annual dinner at The Midpoint Suite in Thornbury, and representatives of the Bradford restaurant group visited the cardiology department at Bradford Royal Infirmary to hand over the much-appreciated donation.

The Beating Hearts in Bradford appeal – supported by the Telegraph & Argus – aims to raise £105,000 to buy a 3D echocardiograph machine for BRI to enable specialised heart scans. It is the second year running the cardiac ward and the BHF have benefited from the dinner as Aagrah managing director Mohammed Aslam and group chairman Mohammed Sabir have both been treated on ward 22 at BRI following heart attacks.

Aagrah vice-chairman Zaffar Iqbal said: “Aagrah is a keen supporter of charities, particularly those close to home. Aagrah is proud to make this donation.”

The cheque was received by Sue Green of the British Heart Foundation in West Yorkshire. She said: “The Aagrah has donated £35,000 towards the appeal which is a tremendous amount and we all are extremely grateful for their support.

“We still need to raise £45,000, therefore if anyone would like to support the appeal by holding an event or making a donation please contact me.”