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How Sharon Brady’s grief at the loss of her husband led her to install 15 defibrillators across the South
(Sharon Brady and Paul Cheeter, brother of Sharon) Sharon Brady was totally unprepared for the deep shock and enormous sense of grief she...
Aug 15, 2024


Southampton runner takes on his first marathon to raise funds for heart charity
(Image of Chris Foss from SOS and Tanya Harder, Community Fundraising and Marketing Manager at Heartbeat) When keen runner, Chris Foss,...
Aug 15, 2024


Fairisle Junior School in Southampton supports Heartbeat charity
Fairisle Junior School in Lordshill, Southampton, has fundraised over £500 for Heartbeat, a charity focused on cardiac aid. A group of...
Jul 17, 2024


All 15 Lifesaving Defibrillators Funded by Sharon Brady & Paul Cheater have now been supplied to the Local Community!
Since October 2023, Heartbeat has worked in conjunction with Sharon Brady and Paul Cheater to supply the community with defibrillators.
Apr 16, 2024


A bond of friendship sees two incredible friends taking on the 3 Peak Challenge to support their best friend following open heart surgery.
The bond of friendship is based on trust, honesty and sacrifice, as grand as love and as precious as family ties. A bond that makes us...
Apr 11, 2024


14 incredible individuals raise funds by climbing London’s O2 Arena
Back on Saturday 9th March 2024, 14 incredible individuals took on one of Heartbeats newest challenges in London, Climb the O2. Taking on...
Mar 22, 2024


Children’s Cardiac Nurse goes extra mile to support patients in marathon run for Heartbeat
(Photo of Claire Harding and Katy Morton) A dedicated Children’s Cardiac Nurse Specialist has just completed her third marathon, this...
Mar 13, 2024


Sandy Jones (Rhian Fashion House) and her Legendary Lunches, raising Funds for Heartbeat.
(Sandy Jones and Rule the World Tribute Act) Sandy Jones ended her 30-year reign as owner of Rhian Fashion House in 2023. However, she...
Mar 4, 2024


Plenty of Fizz and Frolics were had at The Grand back in September 2023
(Cherry Liquor, Drag Queen) The Grand, part of the amazing Mustang Group, organised a fabulous lunch "Fizz & Frolics" back on the...
Feb 15, 2024


Incredible Community Support since September 2023
Since our last newsletter back in September 2023, we have had so many incredible supporters who have organised fundraising events, took...
Feb 15, 2024


A family celebrates son’s 50th Heavenly Birthday fundraiser
(Photo of Matthew Carter) Maureen Lord and her daughter Sarah, along with family, recently marked a poignant milestone by celebrating her...
Feb 14, 2024


CIGS (Construction Industry Golf Society) Supports Heartbeat at the Royal Winchester Golf Day.
(Left to Right: Phil Wilding, Tina Tolley and Chris Horsefield) An amazing afternoon of golf was organised by Steve Miles, Chris...
Feb 14, 2024


Charity Fundraiser returns after 3 years and raises over £3,000 for Heartbeat
Charity Fundraiser returns after 3 years and raises over £3,000 for Heartbeat
Nov 17, 2023


Uncle raises vital funds for Wessex Heartbeat
Supporter Steve Richmond completed his 874 miles virtual challenge from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise funds for his niece's care
Sep 12, 2022


London Marathon 2023 Runner Andy Richardson
Why supporter Andy Richardson is running for Wessex Heartbeat in the 2023 London Marathon.
Sep 12, 2022


Richard Lewis is an IRONMAN!
One of our amazing supporters and team member at the Wessex Cardiac Centre, Richard Lewis, took on the IRONMAN Wales a couple of weeks ago
Oct 1, 2019


Bill Blain aims for £10k with South Downs Way walk!
When he isn't racing his Yacht, the Batfish V, to help raise funds for Wessex Heartbeat, he is trying to raise money by walking 100 miles
Aug 19, 2019


Valentines Vintage Tea & Cake event
Open day serving tea and cake in vintage style, second hand book sale and raffle.
Feb 19, 2019


Serpentine Swim 2018
Our very own team of Cardiac Crawlers took on the Serpentine in London on Saturday 22nd September.
Dec 7, 2018


Prudential Ride London - Surrey 2018
Four hardy cyclists braved the treacherous British weather at this years Prudential Ride, for Wessex Heartbeat.
Dec 7, 2018
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