February is National Heart Month. The annual campaign aims to raises awareness about heart health and encourages people to be heart healthy.
Celebrate Heart Month by supporting the SHC, so we can continue to support the amazing cardiac staff at Sussex NHS hospitals and fund heart healthcare in Sussex.
The staff and patients at the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit of Princess Royal Hospital have long been dedicated to supporting the Sussex Heart Charity through various fundraising efforts. Their most recent initiative was a T-shirt competition, showcasing the creativity and gratitude of the participants. Clive, one of the patients, earned first place with a T-shirt he…
We are delighted to announce that this year’s Annual Sponsored Walk has been a tremendous success, raising just over £10,000! The Sussex Heart Charity (SHC) would like to thank everyone who donated and participated in this event. Your support is invaluable and will significantly aid heart patients in Sussex in the coming months and years.
In 2020, as I faced my heart procedure amidst the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was filled with anxiety and apprehension. With no family allowed to accompany me due to restrictions, I felt particularly alone. However, during my time on the cardiac ward, I met a wonderful cardiac nurse named Ruth, whose kindness made…
On Thursday 25th April Mr David Fraser – a long term volunteer and trustee at The Sussex Heart Charity, officially accepted The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) crystal and certificate on behalf of all volunteers; from His Majesty’s representative – Mr Andrew Blackman, Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex. This is the highest award a local…
The Sussex Heart Charity hosted its inaugural Easter Eastbourne Walk over the weekend and what a delightful event it was! Despite the brisk wind, our dedicated participants spread awareness of our cause while enjoying the picturesque surroundings of Eastbourne and a chocolate mini egg or two! We want to extend a massive thank you to…
The streets of Brighton were filled with energy and enthusiasm on Sunday, February 25th, 2024, as the annual Brighton Half Marathon took place. This year, the Sussex Heart Charity was once again supported by a group of dedicated runners who collectively raised over £4,000. This fantastic contribution will significantly aid our mission of supporting individuals…
The Sussex Heart Charity was delighted to be invited to a social evening on Saturday, June 24th in Cross Bush, Arundel. The event, splatnchat is a unique social painting evening with a meaningful purpose and was organised by Chloe and her mother, Linda. All the funds raised during the event were generously donated to the…
The Affinity Choir raised an amazing £1,045.44 for the Sussex Heart Charity with their first Summer Concert. The Choir choose to support the Sussex Heart Charity for our Summer Showcase as one of our members is a survivor of a cardiac arrest. Affinity is a community choir based in Turners Hill, West Sussex run by Lisalakevocals.…
Here at The Sussex Heart Charity, we love anything which brings local communities together. We were recently approached by Ray Gower who organises the annual Boxing Day Denmans Lane Dash in Lindfield, West Sussex. The event, which was started in 2015, sees villagers dashing from The Stand Up Inn, along Denmans Lane and back, half…