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1,085 Metres for Every Heartbeat: The Yr Wyddfa Summit Challenge
The Mission
On 1st July 2026, I Phil Griffin, Heart Care Chair of Trustees will be trading the boardroom for the mountain trails. Alongside Suzanne Ursell the Manager of Walsall Heart Care and a dedicated team of volunteers, we are trekking to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the highest point in Wales, to stand 1,085 metres above sea level.
We’ll be setting off early in the morning (around 9am), aiming to reach the summit by lunchtime — a place often described as “nearer to heaven” — before descending and returning to the car park later in the afternoon. We’re all training hard and are excited to take on this challenge together.
We aren't just climbing for the view; we are climbing for the thousands of people in Walsall who face an uphill battle with their heart health every single day.
Why Walsall Heart Care Needs You
For years, Walsall Heart Care has been a lifeline for our community. We provide specialised, structured rehabilitation for those recovering and managing:
Heart Attacks
Major Cardiac Surgery
Serious Heart Conditions
Lung disease
Cancer
Whilst we work closely with the NHS, we are an independent charity. To keep our doors open and our equipment up to date, we rely heavily on fundraising and the incredible generosity of people like you.
The Goal:
Our target is £10,000, which will go directly toward the purchase of two new vital pieces of equipment:-
A New ECG (Electrocardiograph) Machine: These machines are used when a patient experiences any chest pain or seems unwell. It allows staff to gain more info by checking their heart health & activity as it efficiently diagnoses irregularities and heart conditions like arrhythmias.
A Professional Upright Exercise Bike: Funds raised will also go toward a high-spec upright bike for our rehab gym. These machines allow our patients to build cardiovascular strength in a controlled, safe environment.
"Every step we take up that mountain represents a step toward recovery for a patients in Walsall."
How You Can Help
Please Donate: Whether it’s £5 or £50, every penny brings us closer to our goal of £10k
Share: Post this link to your Facebook, WhatsApp groups, or LinkedIn.
Encourage: Follow our journey on our website www.heartcare.org.uk or Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/heartcarewalsallstreetly/ and cheer us on!
Let’s make this appeal the start of something incredible! By donating you aren't just hitting a fundraising target, you are investing in your own health & the heart health of your neighbors!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us protect the hearts of the Walsall community.
With gratitude,
Phil Griffin
Heart Care Chair of Trustees