The Sussex Heart Charity https://www.sussexheartcharity.org Improving the lives of people with heart conditions in Sussex Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:27:04 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-SHC_WideLogo-32x32.png The Sussex Heart Charity https://www.sussexheartcharity.org 32 32 Katie goes the extra mile for the SHC! https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/katie-goes-the-extra-mile-for-the-shc/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:26:59 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=6203 A huge thank you to Katie, who has gone above and beyond to raise funds for the SHC, taking on not one, but two very different fundraising challenges. Last weekend, Katie completed the South Coast Ultra Challenge, trekking an incredible 100km from Polegate, over the Seven Sisters, along the Sussex coast and then inland, before crossing the…

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]]> Game, Set, Thank You! https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/game-set-thank-you/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:16:35 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=6192 Earlier this week, we were delighted to visit Preston Lawn Tennis Club to say a huge thank you to everyone for their fantastic fundraising efforts. Following their quiz and raffle night earlier this year, which we were delighted to attend and thoroughly enjoyed, the club held a second SHC fundraiser during their Finals Day event…

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]]> New SHC Goodies Have Arrived! https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/new-shc-goodies-have-arrived/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:31:48 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=6167 Have you checked out the SHC online shop recently? We’ve added some exciting new products, and there’s also a special offer on one of our most popular products! Whether you want to show your support for the SHC, treat yourself or pick up a thoughtful gift from someone special, there’s plenty to choose from. New…

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]]> SHC Coin Boxes: Small Change, Big Impact https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/shc-coin-boxes-small-change-big-impact/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:07 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=6157 We’re incredibly grateful to two local organisations who have helped raise vital funds for the SHC through our coin boxes. A big thank you to The Montefiore Hospital and Hove Polyclinic, who have both have kindly given our SHC coin boxes a home and whose support shows how small donations can add up and make…

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]]> From Patient Care to International Recognition: The Impact of SHC’s EVH Funding https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/from-patient-care-to-international-recognition-the-impact-of-shcs-evh-funding/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:23:57 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=6116 Earlier this year, the Sussex Heart Charity was proud to fund the purchase of an Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) stack for the Sussex Cardiac Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH). This support is already transforming patient care, enabling the delivery of advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques to local heart patients and helping them…

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]]> A Fundraising Match Winner! https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/a-fundraising-match-winner/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:16:59 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=6149 A huge thank you to the wonderful cardiac rehabilitation team and patients at Princess Royal Hospital, who held an SHC fundraiser earlier this month. Held during the World Cup, the fundraiser had a football theme, with everyone wearing football shirts to show their support for their favourite team – and for the SHC! (It was…

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]]> James’s Legacy: A Lasting Impact on Cardiac Care https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/jamess-legacy-a-lasting-impact-on-cardiac-care/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:47:27 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=6082 In 2025, James sadly passed away from heart failure at the age of just 47. A devoted husband, father, friend and much-loved family man, his loss was deeply felt by everyone who knew him. James’s wife Rachel describes him as: “Authentic, fearless, loving, ambitious, joyous. Husband, brother, father, son, friend. James was so many things…

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]]> New Wound Care Booklet Helps Support Patients on Their Recovery Journey https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/new-wound-care-booklet-helps-support-patients-on-their-recovery-journey/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:08:37 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=6044 We’re delighted to introduce our new ‘Caring for Your Wound After Heart Surgery’ booklet! The booklet combines content from two previous versions into a single, updated resource, that will support patients as they recover from heart surgery. Recovering from heart surgery doesn’t end when a patient leaves hospital. Knowing how to care for a surgical…

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]]> Supporting SHC and Learning Lifesaving Skills – Thank You, Dance Central! https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/supporting-shc-and-learning-lifesaving-skills-thank-you-dance-central/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:31:09 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=5999 On Wednesday evening, we had the pleasure of visiting Sue and the Dance Central team in Goring. Sue had booked one of our free Rescue Ready sessions, and it was fantastic to attend this and to see so many people taking the opportunity to learn lifesaving skills. Rescue Ready teaches CPR and AED (defibrillator) awareness…

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]]> Preston Lawn Tennis Club Serves Up Support for The Sussex Heart Charity! https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/preston-lawn-tennis-club-serves-up-support-for-the-sussex-heart-charity/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:45:17 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=5887 Earlier this week, we were delighted to visit Preston Lawn Tennis Club to personally thank them for their recent donation. The club raised a fantastic £1,720 at their quiz and raffle evening held last month. We were delighted to be invited along to the event – we had a great time! Everyone gave us such…

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