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 a warm welcome and we were especially pleased to come 5th in the quiz, thanks to the help of our teammates!
Below are a few photos from the night…
The fundraiser was organised by club chair Simon. Having completed the cardiac rehabilitation programme in Brighton, Simon chose to support the SHC as a way of giving back to the team who supported him throughout his recovery journey.
Cardiac rehabilitation plays a vital role in helping patients regain confidence, improve their health and wellbeing, and recover after heart-related conditions and procedures. Simon’s decision to support the charity is a testament to the positive impact these services have on patients and their families.
Simon said:
“After major heart surgery last July I was encouraged to do the eight week NHS rehab programme at Moulscombe leisure centre. This programme helped me get both my confidence and fitness back to a good level. It is now nearly 12 months since my surgery and I am back doing everything I want to do including golf, tennis and holidays. I became aware of The Sussex Heart Charity through the rehab programme, and it seemed appropriate to try to do something to help the charity.
I decided to take advantage of my role as Chair of Preston Lawn Tennis Club in Brighton to organise a quiz night and raffle. Thanks to the generosity of people at the tennis club we were able to raise just over £1700″.
It was lovely to be back at the club to say thank you to Simon and everyone involved with the fundraiser. A huge thank you to Simon for choosing to support the SHC and for putting on such a wonderful event. We would also like to thank everyone at Preston Lawn Tennis Club who attended, donated, bought raffle tickets, or supported the event in anyway. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support – it will make a real difference.
Pictured below is Simon presenting a cheque to the SHC team, joined by Martina, the Cardiac Rehab Lead, who was delighted to come along and support her former patient.
Thanks to generous donations like this, we can continue to support cardiac patients and enhance cardiac healthcare across Sussex. All funds raised go towards projects that improve the lives of people with heart conditions, from funding vital equipment to supporting the rehab teams. This helps ensure people receive the best possible treatment and support when they need it most.
The club are planning another SHC fundraiser in July at their Finals Day event – thank you Preston Lawn Tennis Club for your amazing ongoing support! 🎾❤️
