“I am running the Brighton Half Marathon to raise money for the Sussex Heart Charity, in memory of Will Pitcher who sadly passed away on March 8th 2011 of a suspected heart attack. Will was a best friend to me, and indeed many others. He was a beautiful, big hearted man always with a big smile on his face. He was adored by everyone who knew him and his passing at the tender age of 29 was a shock to friends, family, work colleagues and anyone who had had the pleasure of meeting him. My friends recently took part in the London to Brighton bike ride to raise money for the charity in his memory but I cannot ride a bike! I therefore decided to put my passion for running to good use instead. I hope I can make him proud.”

Joanne and Will

Good luck with your training Joanne and thank you so much for supporting the Sussex Heart Charity, Terry Ayres,  Company secretary

If you would like to Sponsor Joanne please click on the following link

http://www.everydayhero.co.uk/joanne_dickens

 ALBION staff and fans saved the life of a supporter who suffered a heart attack after a game.

The man is thought to have suffered a heart attack moments after the final whistle of Albion’s 2-1 victory against Coventry City on 26^th November Saturday, but fellow fans and staff helped save his life. Two off-duty paramedics rushed to his aid and performed CPR as thousands of fans streamed out of the American Express Community Stadium at Falmer.

With the help of stewards, a club doctor and first aid volunteers from St John Ambulance, the man was resuscitated and taken to hospital. Albion officials praised the swift intervention, adding the man’s life had been saved partly by a defibrillator recently donated to the 22,500-stadium by the Sussex heart charity.

Richard Hebberd, Albion’s head of operations, said: “The swift intervention was crucial.”Together they revived the gentleman after he suffered what we believe was a heart attack and their prompt action almost certainly saved his life. “We are also extremely grateful to the Sussex Heart Charity, which provided the club with a number of defibrillators at the Amex.”Without the valuable equipment they have generously donated to the club, it might have been a different outcome.” The club only recently had eight defibrillators installed at the £100 million stadium after they were donated by Sussex Heart Charity.

Andrew Cohen, chairman of the charity and a heart surgeon at the Royal Sussex, recently said: “The Amex is the biggest congregation of people in Sussex.”Our responsibility is to the community of Sussex. We are a community

Charity; this is a community stadium.”

Defibrillators were first bought by the club when it used to play at its former Goldstone Ground home in Hove in 1977. Local cardiac experts at the time said: “The need for resuscitation services is apparent when so many vulnerable people are together under circumstances of intense emotion and excitement that increase risk.”

Heart attack drama after Albion victory Staff and fans help to save man’s life

ALBION staff and fans saved the life of a supporter who suffered a heart attack after a game.

The man is thought to have suffered a heart attack moments after the final whistle of Albion’s 2-1 victory against Coventry City on 26^th November Saturday, but fellow fans and staff helped save his life. Two off-duty paramedics rushed to his aid and performed CPR as thousands of fans streamed out of the American Express Community Stadium at Falmer.

With the help of stewards, a club doctor and first aid volunteers from St John Ambulance, the man was resuscitated and taken to hospital. Albion officials praised the swift intervention, adding the man’s life had been saved partly by a defibrillator recently donated to the 22,500-stadium by the Sussex heart charity.

Richard Hebberd, Albion’s head of operations, said: “The swift intervention was crucial.”Together they revived the gentleman after he suffered what we believe was a heart attack and their prompt action almost certainly saved his life. “We are also extremely grateful to the Sussex Heart Charity, which provided the club with a number of defibrillators at the Amex.”Without the valuable equipment they have generously donated to the club, it might have been a different outcome.” The club only recently had eight defibrillators installed at the £100 million stadium after they were donated by Sussex Heart Charity.

Andrew Cohen, chairman of the charity and a heart surgeon at the Royal Sussex, recently said: “The Amex is the biggest congregation of people in Sussex.”Our responsibility is to the community of Sussex. We are a community

Charity; this is a community stadium.”

Defibrillators were first bought by the club when it used to play at its former Goldstone Ground home in Hove in 1977. Local cardiac experts at the time said: “The need for resuscitation services is apparent when so many vulnerable people are together under circumstances of intense emotion and excitement that increase risk.”

Argus Article Nov 2011

The Sussex Heart Charity have donated 4 x Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) and  alarmed cabinets and will provide basic life support training to staff at the  Sussex County Cricket Club PROBIZ Ground in Hove.

The AED’s are in place and ready for the 1st  match of the season on 31st March 2012.

Watch this space for further information

Once again on behalf of Sussex CCC, and all of our many visitors, thank you for the help in ensuring we are better prepared for the worst case scenario

Ian Waring

Operations & Facilities Manager

Sussex County Cricket

We still have places availble for this years marathon, for more information please contact us on 01273 523026 or via email info@sussexheartcharity.org    

Listed below are our runners for 2012, if you would like to sponsor any of our runners simply click on the link beside their name. 

 In 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 with the the past Mayor of Brighton and Hove Ann Norman    

Pictured above is Toby Whitehead, Bijay Lama, Mayor of Brighton and Hove Councillor Anne Meadows, Charity Chairman Andrew Cohen, Terry Ayres

We  would like to take this opportunity of thanking you our past runners listed below, that have run the Brighton Marathon in support of the Sussex Heart Charity. 

 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    

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 

]]> http://www.news.sussexheartcharity.org/2012/02/sunday-18th-april-brighton-marathon-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.news.sussexheartcharity.org/2012/02/sunday-10th-october-2010-brightona-motorcycle-rally-madeira-drive-brighton/ http://www.news.sussexheartcharity.org/2012/02/sunday-10th-october-2010-brightona-motorcycle-rally-madeira-drive-brighton/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:21:39 +0000 admin http://www.news.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=68 The Sussex Heart Charity would like to thank Brightona Charity Riders Trustees and  committee members  for organising and running Brightona to raise funds for the Sussex Heart Charity.   

 This Annual Motorcycle rally is now the biggest charity motorcyle event in the south of England    

Eddie Kidd and Members of the Brightona Charity Riders attending a Sussex Heart Charity presentation evening 2011

There will be a custom bike show, live music (3 stages) and lots of street entertainment and not forgetting some amazing motorcycles this is a family day out come along and enjoy the day and drop a few coins in our collection buckets.  

 In 2008 The late Noel Janus composed and sung for us the Brightona Song, Noel was a great supporter of our work and his input and enthusiasm for this Brightona event will be sorely missed. To listen to the Brightona song click on the link – Brightona song by Noel Janus   

Sussex Heart Charity Brightona Video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3t8sc66bB8  

If you are a trader and interested in coming to this event please contact Mr Abby Goldin on       01273 708151   01273 708151    01273 708151     

For more information watch this space or  visit: www.brightona.net      

Each year we at the Sussex Heart Charity organise a sponsored fun walk from Brighton Marina to the Peace statue Hove, and back again (5 Miles in total).  This year’s walk will be on Sunday 13^th May starting at 10:00am outside the BowlPlex at Brighton Marina this will be the 20^th year of organising this walk. 

 This funds raised from this event will be used to support community based projects and cardiac services at the Sussex cardiac centre.

Many of the walkers that take part are Cardiac patients that have either had cardiac surgery, suffered a heart attack or any other cardiac events.   Each year the numbers of participants has continues to grow, with many walkers coming back each year bringing along their families and friends.  

 If you would like to come along and support us or take part in this sponsored walk please contact  Phillip Williams on 01273 523028 or Terry Ayres on 01273 523026 walk@sussexheartcharity.org

We would also like to thank everyone that either took part in or contributed to our 2011 annual sponsored walk; this was once again a resounding success. Through your tremendous efforts you have raised an amazing £32,076.00 for the benefit of cardiac patients throughout Sussex

Each year during may Waterhall Golf Club organises a gala golf weekend to raise money for the Sussex Heart Charity

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 Your support has raised £3,770 . 

Steve Brown Waterhall Club Captain 2011-12 presenting Andrew Cohen with cheque for £3,770 which was raised at the 2011 Heart Gala at Waterhall Golf Club

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

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 Phase IV pioneered by Richard Stantiford. The aim of our funding this project is to increase awareness of the benifts of improving and  maintaining the  general fitness of all those at risk and the wider population.

To purchase a copy of the Cardiologics Excercise DVD please go to www.cardiolife.co.uk