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The Sussex Heart Charity supports care of the heart throughout Sussex.
2010 Annual Sponsored Walk another success
This years Sussex Heart Charity annual sponsored walk was once again a resounding success. Many thanks to all that took part or maybe you helped on the day and to all those that unfortunaly could not attend on the day but sent in donation. between you all, you have so far helped to raise an amazing £30,839.71 and [...]
Posted on 9 May 2010 | 11:30 am
£10,000 funding for Cardiac and health workout DVD and manual
The Sussex Heart Charity have agreed funding of £10,000 for production of Cardioholics ™ a Cardiac and health workout DVD and manual, Every year 200,000 people die of heart and circulatory disease in the UK. There are already 2.3 million people who have been diagnosed with diabetes and a further 500,000 who are blissfully unaware that they [...]
Posted on 3 March 2010 | 2:10 pm
£20,000 for Worthing Hospital
The Sussex Heart Charity have agreed funding of £20,000 as requested by Dr Mark Signey. This will be used for the purchase of a lifestyle cardiac conferencing system for use in Worthing hospitals. Dr Mark Signy, Consultant Cardiologist , explained how the conferencing system works. “The Lifestream conferencing system has been developed with the involvement of Eastbourne cardiac dept and Mr [...]
Posted on 3 March 2010 | 1:38 pm
£10,000 awarded to endoscopic vein harvest
The Sussex Heart Charity has awarded to the evaluation of endoscopic vein harvest. ( Endoscopic vein harvest is a minimally invasive procedure undertaken through keyhole surgery to collect a section of vein usually from the leg to act as a graft for the heart operation). This will take place at the Sussex Cardiac Centre at the Royal Sussex [...]
Posted on 3 March 2010 | 1:09 pm
£50,000 Research Bursary approved for 2010 – 2011
David Hildick-Smith requested funding of £50,000.00 - To fund half the time of a Research Registrar doing an MD thesis on patient foramen ovale and renal disease.
Posted on 3 March 2010 | 1:02 pm
Brighton Marathon Runners 2010
We would like to say a big thank you to all of our runners that took part in the Brighton Marathon 2010.
Posted on 22 February 2010 | 9:10 am
£28,500 Research grant approved
The Sussex Heart Charity has recently approved a request from Cardiac Surgeon Mr Michael Lewis for £28,500 to fund the following research project as discribed by Mr Lewis. ”This study is about trying to improve the treatment of patients undergoing coronary artery surgery. To perform this heart operation often requires the help of a heart-lung machine, which supports your [...]
Posted on 11 February 2010 | 12:23 pm
Sussex Heart Charity Trustees agree to make a donation of £500 to help enable Jessica and her family to enjoy a much needed holiday.
12 year old Jessica was diagnosed with Primary Bone Cancer aged nine, Jessica endured a major operation to remove her cancerous upper right arm and shoulder bone, and is learning to live with a special titanium prosthesis. As if all that wasn’t difficult enough, she suffered a stroke and heart damage as a result of her [...]
Posted on 11 January 2010 | 3:01 pm
Waterhall Golf Gala another success
Well done Waterhall. Each year Waterhall Golf Club organises a gala golf weekend to raise money for the Sussex Heart Charity This years event which was run from Friday 14th May finishing on Sunday 16th May. Many thanks to all that contributed to this event by either taking part or in the organisation. You support of our work is invaluable. Pictured [...]
Posted on 7 January 2010 | 11:13 am