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| 15 Sep 2026 | |
| Written by Emma Welham | |
| General News |
8 YEARS OF HEART HEROES
Eight years ago, Heart Heroes officially began with one passion, one purpose and one very big heart.
Following a Heart Hero loss, our Founder, Kelly, wanted to give something back to the cardiac world — to create the support she knew families needed when their child was living with a heart condition.
From those early days, Heart Heroes has grown into so much more than we could ever have imagined.
The journey hasn’t always been easy. Behind every event, every hospital visit, every bear handed to a frightened child, every family supported and every new project launched are countless hours of work, determination, fundraising and people who simply refuse to give up.
Because Heart Heroes matters. Our children matter. Our families matter.
Kelly would like to say the biggest, most heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible team, trustees, volunteers, fundraisers, supporters and everyone who has believed in Heart Heroes over the last eight years.
And most importantly, thank you to our amazing Heart Heroes and their families for trusting us, welcoming us into your lives and allowing us to walk alongside you through some of your hardest — and happiest — moments.
But our story isn’t finished.
Now we need you to help us write the next chapter.
As we celebrate our 8th birthday, please help us make sure Heart Heroes is here for the next 8 years and beyond.
- Share our posts and tell people about our work.
- Fundraise for us.
- Support our events and campaigns.
- And, if you can, make an 8th birthday donation — whether it’s £8, £18, £80 or simply whatever you can afford.
Every donation helps us continue being there for children and young people living with heart conditions and the families beside them.
Help us celebrate 8 years by donating today