The Sussex Heart Charity

1. 2010 Annual Sponsored Walk another success

   May 9, 2010 by admin

   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 money is still slowely but surely still coming in.

   Next years event will be on Sunday 15th May 2011 starting as usual at 10:00am outside the Rendezvous Casino at Brighton Marina and will be started by The Mayor of Brighton & Hove (Councillor Geoff Wells)

   Thank you all for your continued support of this event

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2. £10,000 funding for Cardiac and health workout DVD and manual

   March 3, 2010 by admin

   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 have this disease. In addition to these shocking facts – Government statistics predict that by 2050 nine out of ten people in the UK will be classed as obese.

   This DVD is based on the proven results from BSUH Trust phase III cardiac rehabilitation programme, and Phase IV pioneered by Richard Stantiford. The aim is to increase the fitness of all those at risk and to improve the general fitness of the wider population. The DVD would inspire teams in offices, schools and other workplaces around the country to join in and get fit, thus preventing this epidemic of disease.

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3. £20,000 for Worthing Hospital

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   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 Jonathan Hyde (cardiac surgeon at Brighton) to allow full interactive conferencing between cardiac and cardiac surgical departments on different sites.  This had previously been impossible to achieve satisfactorily with existing videoconferencing systems due to the inability to simultaneously transmit and play DICOM coded catheter films (DICOM is the industry standard for storing these images).  The new system,  via the NHS web, allows several departments simultaneously to videoconference and play the recorded films in real time thus allowing Multidisciplinary meetings to occur properly with participants on multiple sites.  It is also quick and flexible enough to allow quick one off conferencing with surgical colleagues during complex cases in the cath lab.”

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4. £10,000 awarded to endoscopic vein harvest

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   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 County Hospital.

   More details to follow

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5. £50,000 Research Bursary approved for 2010 – 2011

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   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.

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6. Brighton Marathon Runners 2010

   February 22, 2010 by admin

   We would like to say a big thank you to all of our runners that took part in the Brighton Marathon 2010.

   10 year old Preston Freeman ran the Grand Hotel Mini Mile in aid of our charity. Preston was born with congenital heart defects and wasn’t expected to survive. After undergoing numerous operations he now lives a relatively normal life; what better way to demonstrate the fantastic work carried out then to see him cross the finish line.

   Preston is pictured below the the Mayor of Brighton and Hove Ann Norman

   

   I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you all for running the Brighton Marathon 2010 in support of the Sussex Heart Charity.

   Stepahanie	Cannon
   Vicki	Norman
   Lee	Eardley
   Catherine	Yeomans
   Mandy	Saunders
   Marco	Maccario
   Batsi	Muteweye
   Charlotte	Braithwaite
   Ian	Coulton
   Nick	Simmonds
   Peter	Haworth
   Rose	Willard
   Carly	Post
   Finn	Webb
   Christian	Purser

   This charity has been at the forefront of cardiac care, helping to enhance and improve care and treatment of cardiac patients in Sussex for over 20 years.  The equipment that we purchase has been new and innovative and has enabled the development of new services at the Sussex Cardiac Centre. We now have a cardiac service that provides better treatment and better and faster recovery for cardiac patients

   Your efforts have raised an amazing £9,200 and the money is still coming in,

   Well done to you all and thank you once again for your invaluable support

   Mr Andrew Cohen FRCS, CTh

   Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

   Chairman of Directors of the Sussex Heart Charity

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7. £28,500 Research grant approved

   February 11, 2010 by admin

    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 body’s circulation whilst the surgeon bypasses the diseased blood vessels. During the surgery, the heart has to be protected so that it is not injured by the strain of the operation. Despite using standard techniques to protect the heart, some temporary injury still occurs from which the heart gradually recovers during the first few hours and days following the operation. This study looks to improve on these established ‘protective techniques’ by preparing the heart before surgery with a drug that switches the fuel of the heart from less efficient fatty acids to more efficient sugars.

   This grant has allowed us to employ a research nurse to assist in patient recruitment, patient consent and data collection. We are very grateful for the continuing support of the Sussex Heart Charity, without whom this pioneering work would not be possible.

   Michael E Lewis MD FRCS Cth

   Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

   Royal Sussex County Hospital

   Eastern Rd

   Brighton

   BN2 5BE

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8. Sussex Heart Charity Trustees agree to make a donation of £500 to help enable Jessica and her family to enjoy a much needed holiday.

   January 11, 2010 by admin

   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 chemotherapy treatment, and is currently hoping the cancer stays in remission; Jessica is now on a waiting list for a heart transplant operation

    In September 2008 Mrs Cara Cannons (Jessica’s Mother) wrote to the Sussex Heart Charity explaining Jessica’s circumstances.

   Because of Jessica’s plight the Sussex Heart Charity Trustees agree to make a donation of £500 to help enable Jessica and her family to enjoy a much needed holiday.

   

   Chairman Andrew Cohen pictured above presenting Jessica and her family with £500 cheque

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9. Waterhall Golf Gala another success

   January 7, 2010 by admin

   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 below is Martyn Gibson Presenting Andrew Cohen (Sussex Heart Chairman) with a cheque for £4,544.00   raised at this years event.

   We would like to say  a big thank and well done to all the staff and members of Waterhall Golf Club and golfers from other local clubs that took part and helped in achieving this fantastic sum.

    

   If you think you may be interested in taking part in next years event and would like more information please email: ms.gibson@btinternet.com

   

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