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Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £8,052.00
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As clinicians in the Wessex Cardiac Centre at Southampton General Hospital, we are raising money for the Young Adult Cardiac Ward Appeal which will be officially launched by our supporting charity the Wessex Cardiac Trust (Wessex Heartbeat), in June 2009. The aim is to raise £1.2million to establish a purpose built Young Adult Cardiac Unit adjacent to the current children’s ward.

As keen cyclists, Dr Tony Salmon and I are embarking on an extremely challenging ride from Montellimar in Provence to the top of Mount Ventoux. This arduous 107 mile long 'King of the Mountains' stage from the Tour de France will take us between 10 and 11 hours to complete. My wife, Helle Linnebjerg - a pharmacologist, will be supporting the ride in a car until Sault, where she will be joining us to ride the final 70km up Mount Ventoux.

The success of the past thirty years has resulted in a large number of young adults leading normal lives after treatment in childhood. Some however require ongoing diagnosis and in-patient treatment.  There are now approximately 10,000 adults with congenital cardiac problems under regular review in outpatients in our region. On occasion when patients need admission to hospital, our current inpatient facilities do not meet their needs. The new facility will provide a seamless transition from the children’s ward (E1/Ocean Ward) to the adjacent new development (E2 Ward).

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Wessex Cardiac Trust gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor us now! Thank you.

Marcus Haw

Donation by ALAN PRINCE 04/09/09  

£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid

Thank you both for looking after our daugher Kate Donation by Roger and Maz Williams 25/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Collected from a generous colleague Donation by Sarah Wagg 11/08/09  

£10.00

Having worked with you both, I've seen the fantastic work that you do on E1. A purpose built Young Adult Unit will only add to the possiblilties! Donation by Sara Robinson 31/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

well done to the both of you...Fit..fit..fit! Donation by michelle press 29/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 28/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

The view from the top of Mont Ventoux is fabulous - once you get your breath back! Donation by Gerald & Kate Cranley 22/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

From John + Margaret Bamford, Peter's parents. Donation by John + Margaret Bamford 20/07/09  

£100.00

In appreciation for all you and your team did to give me my life back Donation by Eileen Mysiak 19/07/09  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Hi Marcus Trust all went ok and you paid respects to Mr Simpson Donation by Robert & Elaine Rust 13/07/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Many thanks to Marcus and Tony for what they have done for us over the last 9 years, Leon is doing great thanks to all the team. Kingsley and Amanda Donation by Kingsley Driscoll 13/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Collection from colleagues at work Donation by Helle 08/07/09  

£167.00

Good luck! Sounds like a fun challenge! Donation by Susan Hoare 05/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Collected from colleagues at work Donation by Sarah Wagg 02/07/09  

£100.00

Best of luck to you both, some people will do anything to slip into a bit of lycra!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Donation by Tim, Alex, Lewis and Emily 30/06/09  

£10.00

Well Done Helle ! Donation by stephanie fisher 29/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations. I guess your next big challenge Tony will be beating my Dad at squash! (who will reach 100 first?) Stephx Donation by stephanie churchill 28/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thank you both for all you have done for James. Don't overdo it - you're needed! Christine and Patrick de Laine Donation by Christine de Laine 28/06/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Dear Mr Haw! Thank you for saving our son's life twice already! We are forever grateful! Parents of Ivan Tutaj Donation by Liliya Azarina-Tutaj 25/06/09  

£72.00 + £20.31 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 25/06/09  

£110.00

Thank you for looking after our son, Lewis, who is now a very happy healthy little boy. Donation by Claire Palmer 24/06/09  

£20.00

Great idea, well done! Hope this helps to expand your already excellent service. Donation by Tim, Jo & Hannah Wheatley 21/06/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Awesome ! (Puts London to Brighton in perspective ... ) Marilyn & Sharuff, 80 Kingsway Donation by Marilyn & Sharuff Morsa 20/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Somewhat after the event so we know you made it, well done to you both! Donation by Peter & Liz Child 20/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

rather you than me Donation by David Murchie 20/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Amazing challange - may the force be with you! Donation by Sue & Steve Wells 19/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

This is for Beth - well done both of you Donation by Mr and Mrs M Roberts 19/06/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Very well done! Best wishes from Wendy (E2) and David (Heartbeat House) Donation by David and Wendy 19/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Congratulations! Fantastic achievement! Looking forward to working with you all soon. Donation by Aisling Carroll 19/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

An amazing achievement! Donation by Izzy and Mike Devall 18/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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