Japan Dolphin Day, 3 September 2008 - Join our peaceful protest in London or sign our on line petition

Once again the Marine Connection is co-ordinating the UK section of the annual worldwide protest over the cruel and barbaric slaughter of more than 20,000 dolphins, small whales and porpoises in Japanese hunts and their capture for sale to marine parks.  We are asking everyone who can, to join us on the day.

However for those who can’t, your voice can still be heard by signing our petition as all signatures will be presented to the Japanese Embassy on the day. Please forward the petition link to all your friends and family too.

>> Further details can be found on the Marine Connection homepage.

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The British Heart Foundation (BHF) charity is backing the Scottish Government’s plans to institute a pilot heart screening service for elite athletes in response to public concern.

The British Heart Foundation is dedicated to saving lives through research, patient care, and campaigning for change. The first cardiac screening programme for young athletes was launched in Glasgow last week and will be assessed by the BHF to evaluate the service to see if it should be instigated across the UK.

Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Ben McKendrick, said -

‘We are aware that no test is foolproof, and want to be sure these screenings will be worthwhile. The BHF will continue to invest in further research, which includes DNA screening, in an attempt to find an infallible test which identifies those individuals at risk of sudden cardiac death.’

The sterling work of the British Heart Foundation can only continue to progress through public donations. With your help we can try and beat heart disease together.

> > click here to make a donation to the British Heart Foundation

> > click here to find out more about the work of the British Heart Foundation

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