<p>Thank you so much for visiting my JustGiving page and hopefully sponsoring me!</p> <p>Many months ago one of my closest friends and I talked each other into signing up to do the BUPA London 10K run in order to get fit and raise money for charity. I had not 'run' for over 20 years before this February!</p> <p>I am a cardiologist with a specialist interest in heart rhythm disorders. My dad suffered a fatal cardiac arrest due to a heart rhythm disorder when I was relatively young - since his death (16 years ago), there have been so many advances in the treatment of heart failure and heart rhythm disorders which unfortunately were not available then.</p> <p>It is for this reason that my chosen charity is the Arrhythmia Alliance (the Heart Rhythm Charity). 1 in 4 of us will develop a heart rhythm disorder which could be fatal if not treated promptly and effectively. This is particularly topical because of the cardiac arrest recently suffered by the footballer Fabrice Muamba.</p> <p>Any donation you make (large or small) will enable the Arrhythmia Alliance to continue their sterling work in raising awareness&nbsp;and educating the public about the signs and symptoms of heart rhythm disorders.&nbsp;</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>Thanks once again and wish me luck!</p> <p>Ravi</p>