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Meet some of our inspiring patients

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. Read more

Published: 6th June, 2017

Updated: 12th July, 2017

Author: The Charity Team

Catherine's story

Catherine's story

Thirty-five years ago, Catherine was diagnosed with a hole in her heart. Fast forward to 2017 and Royal Brompton is now treating her daughter, Pippa, meaning life-saving surgery not once, but twice for her family. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2017

Updated: 15th February, 2017

Author: Joanna Lewin

Nicola’s story

Nicola’s story

Royal Brompton Hospital has been part of Nicola’s life since she was just two years old, when she was diagnosed with a hole in her heart. "I don't know what I would have done without the care and commitment from Royal Brompton Hospital," she says. Read more

Published: 10th January, 2017

Author: Joanna Lewin

The Gietzens' story

The Gietzens' story

Andrew Gietzen had a life-saving double lung transplant at Harefield Hospital. Andrew’s experience inspired his brother Steven and mum Linda to take on the Three Peaks Challenge and our Grand Canal Challenge to raise funds for Harefield Hospital. Read more

Published: 9th January, 2017

Updated: 3rd August, 2018

Author: The Charity Team

A mother's story

A mother's story

This mother would like to remain anonymous. She shares with us the story of her young daughter's experience at Royal Brompton Hospital. Read more

Published: 9th January, 2017

Updated: 10th January, 2017

Author: The Charity Team

Sarah-Jane's story

Sarah-Jane's story

Sarah-Jane's dad Len received a new heart at Harefield Hospital in 2014. Two years on, Len is doing well and enjoying a new lease of life. Read more

Published: 9th January, 2017

Updated: 20th January, 2017

Author: The Charity Team

Helen's story

Helen's story

After being diagnosed with a hole in her heart at the age of 21, Helen underwent open heart surgery at Royal Brompton Hospital. Just a year later, she ran the London Marathon for our Charity. Read more

Published: 9th January, 2017

Updated: 15th February, 2017

Author: The Charity Team

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  • Dylan's 1st Birthday Fundraiser

    Dylan's 1st Birthday Fundraiser

    I'm fundraising because my friends baby didn't get to make it to his first birthday, and we don't need presents. We want other families to be able to enjoy their first birthday with their child.

  • In Memory of Ratilal Shah

    In Memory of Ratilal Shah

    In Memory of Ratilal Shah

  • The Ultimate Quiz

    The Ultimate Quiz

    The Ultimate Quiz in aid of Ruben's Fund. We will take you on a ‘I know this’ journey, with mind boggling questions for all to get involved!

  • 17.06.2022

    17.06.2022

    Richard introduces our brand new Next Generation Genetics appeal

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  • Ruben's Fund

    Ruben's Fund

    We are raising money in memory of our beautiful little boy, Ruben, who sadly died on the 12 January 2022 at just three and a half months old, due to Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Fundraising Team

    Fundraising Team

  • Our purpose

    Our purpose

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

  • Harefield Hospital

    Harefield Hospital

    Harefield is a pioneering hospital, specialising in heart and lung transplants. Help keep us at the cutting edge of patient care by donating to the UK's largest and most experienced centre for heart and lung transplants.

  • 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

  • Executive Team

    Executive Team

  • 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 and Harefield Hospitals Charity
250 Kings Road
London
SW3 5UE

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