Heart disease is complex. It is unpredictable. In the UK, someone has a heart attack every two minutes and only half survive. Heart disease affects our team members, members, friends and family which is why we have chosen to continue to support the BHF and help save more hearts in crisis.

Inactivity is a serious health problem as we know that 7 in every 10 women and 6 in 10 men in the UK are not active enough to achieve health benefits. This leads them to be at twice the risk of developing coronary heart disease compared to active people.

The BHF recommends 30 minutes of moderate physical activity 5 or more times a week. Regular exercise is a key factor in keeping your heart healthy, as it improves circulation and reduces the risk of high blood pressure.

We aim to build on our fundraising success this year and raise even more funds for the BHF. The funds we raise go directly to supporting pioneering heart research. BHF research breakthroughs such as clot busting drugs, new pacemakers and replacement heart valves have saved and improved the lives of thousands of people whose hearts were in crisis. The vital funds we raise also help the BHF continue their education and care work - providing information to the public and medical profession and helping heart patients to return to a full and active way of life through much needed BHF Heart Nurses in local communities.