Elizabeth undertook the Swim Serpentine, the London Marathon and the Ride London-Essex100 for Heart Research UK.
My dad, Brendan was a family barrister in Chester, specialising in child care cases. After finishing his last court hearing before Christmas, he drove home and collapsed at the kitchen table. We later learnt he had high blood pressure and suffered from aortic dissection. Unless you have an aortic dissection in a specialist hospital, survival is unlikely.
Other family members have also suffered from heart and circulatory diseases, including strokes and dementia. The work done by Heart Research UK on heart conditions, especially aortic dissection, is critically important. I want to raise awareness of this and support HRUK’s research.
As a barrister myself since 2016, I want to highlight the link between mental and physical health. By supporting HRUK through challenges like the London Marathon and Ride 100, I hope to raise awareness of it all.
Your precious gift will help to save lives in your community and across the UK.
Sharing your journey of living with or knowing someone who has had a heart condition is invaluable. Your experience inspires, helps and supports people across the UK.
Tom took on the London Marathon 2025 for Heart Research UK to raise awareness about aortic dissection.
Rebecca ran two miles every hour for 24 hours to honour her late uncle Geoff, raising funds for Heart Research UK.
Abou shares the story of his Father who passed away following a long battle with heart disease.
Sharron shares her story of her son Ronnie, who was diagnosed with heart displacement at 20 weeks.