Heartfelt thanks to life-savers

THE British Heart Foundation will host its fifth national Heart Hero Awards ceremony this year.

Excitingly, this year will mark a return to a live event after two years of being held online due to the Covid pandemic.

Our virtual event last year - hosted by Vernon Kay - was a fantastic and emotional night which celebrated winners and nominees from different walks of life and from every part of the UK. They ranged from remarkable fundraisers and heroic individuals who stepped up to save the life of a stranger using CPR.

We know there are many more unsung Heart Heroes out there and we want to shine a light on their selfless achievements and thank them. This event raises awareness of the continued need for funding for the pioneering research that is turning science fiction into reality and providing hope for more than 7 million people in the UK living with heart and circulatory conditions.

That’s why we are calling on your readers to make a valuable nomination for the Heart Hero Awards.

A Heart Hero can be anyone from a healthcare professional doing exceptional work, to a young person living with heart disease that has shown incredible courage and determination, or even an inspiring fundraiser who has found creative ways to help fund our research.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an awards ceremony in London on Thursday 1st December 2022 when the winners will be announced.

There are eight categories you can vote for including Young Heart Hero, CPR Hero and Innovative Fundraiser.

To find out more about the categories or to make a nomination, visit www.bhf.org.uk/heartheroes

Entries close on 31st May 2022 at 5pm and we wish everyone the best of luck with their entries!

Paula Scaife, fundraising manager

British Heart Foundation