29 September 2025
421 runners came together to raise an incredible total for heart and lung patients
The 42nd Annual Harefield Fun Run was another fantastic celebration of Harefield Hospital, bringing together patients, families, staff, and supporters for a day full of joy, determination, and community spirit.
On Sunday 7 September 2025, 421 runners laced up for the four-mile run or walk through the beautiful Harefield countryside. Among them were transplant patients, hospital staff teams, families, and supporters, all united by their love for Harefield and their desire to support heart and lung patients. Together, they raised an amazing £28,294.95.
As well as the run, families enjoyed Rakesh Soni & family’s ever-popular food stall and the Harefield Healing Garden. Sir Magdi Yacoub was warmly welcomed back and delighted many by signing copies of his book.
A special shout-out to the many staff members from Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals who brought music and joy to the route, and to our loyal supporter Eugene Miskelly, who returned once again to walk in support of our hospitals.
We are so grateful to all who supported on the day, including Harefield Transplant Club, St John’s Ambulance, Holly Kearns and Blue Watch Fire Team from Ruislip Fire Station, and PC Sohal and her team from Ruislip Police Station, as well as the massive team of volunteers who made the day possible.
Special thanks go to:
- The Blake family, who once again looked after the water point
- Martin & Misty on the finish line
- Barbara on merchandise
- Vicky , Hilary, Sallinder, Sarah, Caz & Ellie on registrations
- Nicky Fisher (Harefield Fit Club), who led the warm-up and provided the PA system
- Christine, Claire, Tracey & Tammi for cheering our runners.
We’d also like to thank Georgia, Mike & Discovery Explorer Scout Unit, plus Joanne & the cadets from CMIDDLESEX & NW LONDON ACF, for marshalling, handing out medals, and keeping spirits high. A brilliant team of VINCI volunteers also came in on Friday to help us get ready for the day.
Trophy winners
Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals Charity was delighted to present the following awards:
- Hamster Cup (most recent transplant): Jonathan Soanes (lung transplant, 18 May 2023)
- RBHH Charity Cup (largest team): Ricky’s Angels (39 team members)
- Professor Magdi Yacoub Shield (most money raised by an individual): Ann Webb (£6,034.50 incl. Gift Aid)
- Re-Beat Club Cup (most money raised by a team): Chay Dunning – Team 666 (£2,525 incl. Gift Aid)
- Robert Cooper Cup (largest staff team): Team Bhudia (9 team members).
It was wonderful to see six Harefield Hospital staff teams take part this year, showing their pride in the hospital and their commitment to supporting patients.
Thank you
Every step taken, every cheer, and every penny raised will help heart and lung patients at Harefield Hospital. We are so grateful to our runners, families, staff, volunteers, and supporters who made this year’s Fun Run such a success.
You can view more photos from the day in our gallery.
Harefield Family Fun Run photo gallery
Check out the photos from the day and see if you can spot yourself
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Notes to editor
For further information please contact:
Jacqueline Nortman, Head of Marketing & Communications
About Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity
Founded within the UK’s largest centre for heart and lung care, Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital Charity provide specialist clinicians, academics and researchers with the funding, equipment and resources they need to better prevent, diagnose and treat heart and lung conditions.
We bring together world-class experts in medicine and research to uncover the answers we desperately need to change the tide of these life-shattering diseases. We can help make breakthroughs that ensure every patient gets the best possible treatment.
