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Your Stories

Read emotional stories of hope and inspiration, kindly submitted by supporters from all walks of life who have been impacted by heart diseases.

Your experience might just save someone's life.

That’s because personal stories from people affected by heart diseases are incredibly powerful.

They can encourage a person to get a worrying symptom checked, urge them to support our cause or connect with others affected by heart diseases.

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Abou

Abou shares the story of his Father who passed away following a long battle with heart disease.

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Elizabeth

Elizabeth undertook the Swim Serpentine, the London Marathon and the Ride London-Essex100 for Heart Research UK.

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Lynn, Naomi, Rebecca and Niamh

Rebecca

Rebecca took on a challenge to run two miles every hour for 24 hours to honour her late uncle.

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Tom running the London Marathon for Heart Research UK

Tom

Tom took on the London Marathon 2025 for Heart Research UK to raise awareness about aortic dissection.

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Phoebe's dad on a mountain

Phoebe

Phoebe is sharing her story in memory of her dad, to raise awareness of hidden heart diseases and protect other families from the heartache of losing loved ones too soon.

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Ben in the hospital

Ben

Ben is championing heart health awareness by sharing his experience of a sudden, life-threatening heart condition.

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Katherine

Katherine McIsaac is a member of the Research Advisory Group (RAG), a subgroup within our Patient and Public Network that reviews grant applications.

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Paul's story

Paul

Paul is a member of the Patient and Public Network, sharing his experience to develop better cardiac research and improved patient care.

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