‘Heartfelt gratitude’ from Heartbeat as Winchester Round Table sponsors room for patients’ relatives

Winchester Round Table has sponsored a room at Heartbeat House, a facility run by local charity Heartbeat for patients receiving cardiac treatment at University Hospital Southampton.

Dr Ben Rusholme from Winchester Round Table said: “Our members are committed to fundraising because they want to make a difference to the lives of local people.

“We all know someone who has a heart condition, and so we’re delighted to be able to fund Heartbeat.

“I was most impressed by the impact Heartbeat House has for those who stay there.”

Winchester Round Table chose to support the charity via Heartbeat’s Adopt-A-Room initiative.

“By sponsoring a room, we’re pleased to provide somewhere close by to stay for friends and relatives of people receiving treatment at the Wessex Cardiac Unit,” Ben added.

Tanya Harder, community fundraising and marketing manager at Heartbeat, said: “It was wonderful to meet Ben and show him around Heartbeat House.

“It gave us the chance to highlight the invaluable support the house provides to relatives during such challenging times.

“Even though Winchester is only about a 25-minute drive away, we’ve been privileged to support families from the area when they needed us most.

“As a charity, our mission extends beyond just local support – we aim to assist families regionally and nationally too, ensuring they have a safe and welcoming place during a difficult period.

“This support is vital not only for the relatives but also for their loved ones receiving exceptional care at the Wessex Cardiac Unit.

“On behalf of the families who will find solace at Heartbeat House, we extend heartfelt gratitude to Winchester Round Table for making such a positive difference to the relatives who stay at Heartbeat House.”

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