I'm helping to keep hearts beating this Heart Month by taking on the Walk for Hearts challenge throughout February to help fund lifesaving research. I've committed to walk 100 miles during February.

Every three minutes, someone in the UK dies from cardiovascular disease. With your support, British Heart Foundation can power research that will enable people to live longer, healthier lives.

I've had great support from BHF during my recent heart valve repair journey. The website is fantastic and the specialised nurses are always available to talk through any worries. Not so many years ago, my diagnosis and surgery would have been science fiction. It's now routine, and I can look forward to living a normal, healthy lifespan.