Heart Research in the Midlands News

Dinner at Emporio Maria

On Wednesday 24 April, Emporio Maria hosted a dinner in aid of Heart Research UK in the Midlands.

A BIG thank you must go out to all the staff at Emporio Maria as well as GEM Media, who arranged the dinner and to everyone who attended to make it a brilliant night.

£511 was raised from the raffle and auction which is a fantastic effort, so a big thank you to everyone who attended.

Photographs from the evening:

Virgin London Marathon 2013

Congratulations to Sam and Ben Mortimer from the Midlands on completing the Virgin London Marathon 2013 on Sunday 21 April in just over 4 hours and 17 minutes. Also, a big thank you to all those who chose to run this years marathon in aid of Heart Research UK.

Sam and Ben have raised over £2,500, their target goal is £4,000 and donations can still be made by visiting their fundraising page:  

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser/samandbenrun

 *Pictured: Ben and Simon Mortimer

Heart Research UK/Ethan's Gift 'Heart and Soul' charity event raises £2000

 On Saturday 2 March more than 100 guests turned out for an evening of Northern Soul music at a charity event in aid of Ethan's Gift/Heart Research UK. The event, named 'Heart and Soul' took place at C.O.B.S, Calthorpe Old Boys Club in Digbeth, Birmingham. The event was organised by Andrew Marshall, father of the late Ethan Marshall who died aged three years old. 

 Along with other family members  and friends the night was a great success  which was due to the fantastic music played by the DJ`s who gave the crowd what they wanted. The event raised £2000 from a charity raffle and auction and donations from those who came along.

Andrew thanked his guests for their support and complimented the many who dressed for the occasion. Those who travelled from as far as Hartlepool in the N E of England were not disappointed.  All proceeds will go towards funding projects at The Birmingham Children`s Hospital Cardiac Unit.

John Lloyd, Midlands Regional Manager, HRUK, quoted:  "Andrew and his guests really rocked the house, what a lovely trip down memory lane.  Ethan was well remembered and was well supported. The generosity of all those who came along reflected just how much they cared".

Following the success of this event, another is being arranged for September 2013.  For information and tickets Please contact: Heart Research UK in the Midlands- Tel 0121 454 1799 or by email at midlands@heartresearch.org.uk

* Andrew Marshall pictured

Heart Research UK in the Midlands
Lee House, 6a Highfield Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3ED
Telephone: 0121 454 1799 | Email: midlands@heartresearch.org.uk