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Meet some of our fantastic fundraisers

Douglas' Story

Douglas' Story

After a double-lung transplant as a result of cystic fibrosis, Doug has since gone on to raise over £1000 for the Charity through a variety of fundraising initiatives including a skydive Read more

Published: 5th February, 2018

Updated: 19th February, 2018

Author: The Charity Team

The Flatt's story

The Flatt's story

After the tragic loss of their father, one brave team of siblings took on the Leeds Half Marathon to help other patients at Harefield Hospital Read more

Published: 1st August, 2017

Updated: 3rd August, 2017

Author: Joanna Lewin

Julia's story

Julia's story

Julia is walking 100km along the South West coast, in memory of Kirstie Tancock, a former-student of hers, who sadly passed away back in December of last year. Read more

Published: 17th July, 2017

Updated: 3rd August, 2017

Author: The Charity Team

Holly's Story

Holly's Story

In April this year, Holly organised a Charity Ball in aid of the two hospitals that have saved both her brother's life, and her own. Read more

Published: 12th June, 2017

Author: The Charity Team

Kerry's story

Kerry's story

After her best friend's father passed away, Kerry found a new mission – to raise as much money as possible for the hospital that cared for him Read more

Published: 16th March, 2017

Author: Joanna Lewin

Robert's story

Robert's story

After being treated at Harefield Hospital, Robert decided to use his appointment as captain of his local golf club as an opportunity to give something back Read more

Published: 16th March, 2017

Author: Joanna Lewin

Michelle's story

Michelle's story

Michelle decided to celebrate her 25th transplant anniversary, or as she calls it, her ‘New Heart Anniversary’, in a very unique way – by holding a Strictly Dancing at the Movies night! Read more

Published: 13th February, 2017

Updated: 3rd August, 2017

Author: Joanna Lewin

Kate's story

Kate's story

Kate Payne decided to take on the Brownsea Island Swim, a 6.5k sea swim around Brownsea Island in Dorset, after her Dad was treated at Royal Brompton Hospital Read more

Published: 13th February, 2017

Author: Joanna Lewin

Chris' story

Chris' story

Chris ran the Brighton Marathon for our hospitals in 2016. "When it got tough, I thought about why I was running and how no one at the Royal Brompton gave up on my sister." Read more

Published: 27th October, 2016

Updated: 13th February, 2017

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  • The only way to get to Sydney

    The only way to get to Sydney

    I'm fundraising to support the amazing work of the RB&H staff - for all they have done and continue to do above and beyond during the COVID pandemic. True heroes.

  • 09.04.2021

    09.04.2021

    In Gill's final blog as chief executive, she pays tribute to the last eight and three quarter years at the Charity and looks to the future

  • Super Squad 2

    Super Squad 2

    Once again, our amazing Super Squad team is back – better and stronger and consists of 36 members - we are yet again supporting Team Heart. Walking, skipping, stepping, running, and cycling all in support of our amazing hospitals - Royal Brompton & Harefield.

  • Hearts Beating Together

    Hearts Beating Together

    For the selfless patients who have unfortunately lost their lives through their heart transplant journey through the pandemic. You have inspired us in so many ways and we will never forget the mark you left with us. Those hearts are definitely still ‘beating together’.

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  • Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity

    Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity

    Please help us support our two world leading hospitals as they provide life-saving treatment and care for patients with complex heart and lung conditions. From tiny babies to 90 year olds, our hospitals offers specialist care for patients from all over the UK.

  • Our hospitals

    Our hospitals

    ...are known throughout the world for their expertise, standard of care and research success in the field of heart and lung disease.

  • Back in the Driving Seat - Cystic Fibrosis Appeal

    Back in the Driving Seat - Cystic Fibrosis Appeal

    Help people with cystic fibrosis (CF) take control. We’re working with specialists at Royal Brompton Hospital, leading tech companies and people with CF to redefine treatment for the digital age

  • Fundraising Team

    Fundraising Team

  • The Patients’ Fund

    The Patients’ Fund

    This fund helps to make patient life that little bit more like normal life. Support this appeal to help with the small things that make a difference to a patient's stay in hospital.

  • Charlie's story

    Charlie's story

    Sunday 12th February 2017 was an ordinary Sunday; Charlie had left his family home to do some shopping in Luton town centre when he started to feel lightheaded. He soon began to feel unwell and suddenly began to convulse and stopped breathing.

  • Join our fight to save vital heart services

    Join our fight to save vital heart services

    Help us fight NHS England's plans to shut vital congenital heart disease services at Royal Brompton Hospital.

  • Harefield Healing Garden Appeal

    Harefield Healing Garden Appeal

    We are so grateful for your support in helping us fill the garden with flowers, shrubs, trees and spring bulbs, or benches to sit an enjoy them from. If you would like your donation to be specifically earmarked towards a tree or bench, please tell us in the comment box or contact us direct (www.harefieldhealinggarden.co.uk) Every single donation makes a difference. Very many thanks, Rosie Pope & Catherine Perry

  • Our purpose

    Our purpose

    ...is to fund innovative treatment, equipment and research at our two hospitals, that fall outside of NHS funding.

  • Royal Brompton Hospital

    Royal Brompton Hospital

    Royal Brompton is treating the most severely ill Covid-19 patients, as well as treating other urgent heart and lung conditions. Support frontline NHS staff.

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Get in touch by calling us on:

020 3988 5982 (Charity Head Office) 

0203 988 6671 (Charity Office - Harefield) 

Emailing us at:

[email protected]

Or writing to us at: 

Royal Brompton Hospital
Sydney Street
London
SW3 6NP

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