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Two major corporate sponsors have been announced as a celebrity duo gets ready to take on an 18-hour golfing challenge in aid of Southampton cardiac charity Heartbeat. Peter Cooper Motor Group and Bizpedia are backing the ‘Beatts and Tubes’ golf challenge, which will see former Premier League striker James Beattie and ex-Soccer AM presenter Peter ‘Tubes’ Dale team up to take on 18 holes across 18 courses in just 18 hours, travelling between venues throughout Hampshire and Dor

A hugely successful fundraising event was held in Guernsey on the 9th May, bringing together supporters, local businesses, and members of the community for a memorable celebration filled with music, entertainment, and fundraising. The special event, organised by Rene Archer, featured a fantastic Frankie Valli Tribute Act which attracted many people to come together to enjoy an unforgettable atmosphere at the beautiful Cobo Bay Hotel. Guests were treated to live entertainment,

On 26 April, four incredible runners laced up their trainers and took on one of the world’s most iconic endurance event, the London Marathon, all in support of Heartbeat. Taking on the gruelling 26.2-mile course through the capital, Sam Scott, Charlotte Stone, Molly Moore and Kate McLaughlin each stepped up to the challenge with determination, passion and purpose. Every mile they ran was powered not only by stamina, but by deeply personal reasons for choosing to support Heart

A golf tournament held at Remedy Oak Golf Club in Wimborne has swung for success and raised £17,624 before costs for cardiac charity Heartbeat. The day saw 17 teams head out onto the greens to compete for the top spot with plenty of spring sunshine to keep spirits high. Lifting the trophy for first place at the end of the day was overall winner team Lee Peck Media, with Hobbs the Printers coming in at second place. An honourable third place went to Chris Ford’s Team. Sponsore

Our Cardiac Youth Service has been full of energy over the past few months, with a variety of exciting activities and events giving our young people aged 11-25 years, the opportunity to connect, build confidence, and enjoy new experiences together. With the arrival of the first sunshine of the year, it has been wonderful for them to get out and about and make the most of what the local community has to offer. In March, Becky and Kim (our cardiac youth workers) hosted the grou

A pioneering trial led by University Hospital Southampton (UHS) is testing whether exercising before heart surgery can help patients recover faster and improve long-term outcomes. The CardioFit trial is delivered through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Southampton Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and supported by the Heartbeat charity. Patients with cancer are already routinely offered ‘prehabilitation’ as part of a UK-first NHS service at UHS. The

A charity quiz night has raised almost £2,800 before costs for cardiac charity Heartbeat to help it continue supporting Dorset’s cardiac patients and their families. The quiz night brought together 15 teams for an evening packed with friendly competition, teamwork, and plenty of laughter. Claiming the winning title on the night were the “Tormanators” from planning and design consultants TorandCo, who triumphed after a fantastic performance. Close behind as runners-up were “D

A variety show in support of local cardiac charity Heartbeat dazzled audiences at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre last Sunday, delivering an evening filled with live music, comedy, and a diverse range of performances. Comedy Wordsmith Lloyd Hollett ‘Variety From the Heart’ brought the stage to life with appearances from emerging local talent, including Phoenix Performing Arts, Sing Now Choir, and Spot-On Productions. The spectacular evening was hosted by comedy wordsmith Ll

A legal firm’s Managing Partner has taken on a 50-mile hike from Winchester to Southampton and then Bournemouth in just two days to raise money for cardiac charity Heartbeat. Paris Smith’s Managing Partner Huw Miles has hiked between the firm’s three offices in Winchester, Southampton and Bournemouth, successfully raising £2,440 for Heartbeat’s pioneering 3D heart project. Huw set off from the heart of Winchester city centre on Sat 11 April and crossed the finish line on Sund