I had major heart surgery last summer - an aortic valve replacement and two coronary bypasses. I didn’t know there was anything amiss till my partner noticed my ♥️ kept missing a beat. After further investigation, the cardiologists diagnosed a serious/urgent problem.

Thanks to the team at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary I had a successful surgery -- including two coronary bypasses! -- and am now well along the road to complete recovery.

My story is far from unique. Every day, heart and circulatory diseases claim hundreds of lives in the UK. The British Heart Foundation has made remarkable strides in reducing these numbers, helping to halve the deaths caused by these conditions. However, there is still so much more to be done. And so I'm committing to walking 50 miles in February,, come rain or shine, and definitely wind! If you see me, give me a wave or toot your horn!

Your support can make a real difference. Every contribution counts—no matter how small—towards reaching my target of £1,000. Together, we can help create new treatments and discover cures that will save lives. Please consider donating today and join me in this important mission. Thank you for your generosity!