The Ticker Tapes

To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF research. In this episode, she speaks to BHF Ambassador James Taylor. At the peak of his game as England captain, ex-cricketer James’ life changed forever when he was diagnosed with ARVC. He talks about how he was forced to give up the career he loved and come to terms with a life changing diagnosis.

For more information about ARVC visit: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/cardiomyopathy/arrhythmogenic-right-ventricular-cardiomyopathy

If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email [email protected].

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To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF research. In this episode, she speaks to former Dancing on Ice Champion Alex Murphy. Alex was just 24-years old and working on a cruise ship when she had a stroke that left her unable to walk, talk and pursue her passion as a professional ice-skater. Alex opens up about what happened on the day of her stroke, how she considers herself to still be in recovery and why it is so important to her to inspire and mentor other young people going through the same experience.

For more information about Stroke visit:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/stroke

If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email [email protected].

To contact The Ticker Tapes team, you'll find us at [email protected]

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To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF research. In this episode, she speaks with Hibernian footballer Scott Allan. Scott was diagnosed with diabetes aged 3 and more recently with HCM. He talks about the shocking moment when he received his diagnosis, about nearly losing the career he loves and why being a role model for his son is so important.

For more information about HCM visit: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/cardiomyopathy/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy

If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email [email protected].

To contact The Ticker Tapes team, you'll find us at [email protected]

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To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF research. In this episode, TV and radio presenter, Will Njobvu, explains how he was diagnosed with Mitral Valve Prolapse at the age of 22. He talks about navigating his way through his diagnosis whilst working in TV, nights out with the Love Island cast, how Covid impacted his condition and how his lifestyle has been affected.

For more information about Heart Valve Disease visit:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/heart-valve-disease

If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email [email protected].

To contact The Ticker Tapes team, you'll find us at [email protected]

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To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF research. In this episode, Charmaine chats to actress Kimberly Hart-Simpson and her sister Emma. Emma was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy aged 41. Emma reveals how her life has been affected by her diagnosis and the sisters reflect on how their relationship has changed as a result. Kimberly also reveals why she’s such a fan of BHF charity shops and how they mean so much to her and her family.

For more information about cardiomyopathy visit:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/cardiomyopathy

If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email [email protected].

To contact The Ticker Tapes team, you'll find us at [email protected]

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To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF research. In this episode, she speaks to Glenn Hoddle. In 2018, Glenn’s life was turned upside down when he had a cardiac arrest while at work in the BT Studio. Glenn talks openly about what happened that day, what his recovery was like, how his mental health was affected and why everyone should learn CPR.

For more information about cardiac arrest visit: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/cardiac-arrest

If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email [email protected].

To contact The Ticker Tapes team, you'll find us at [email protected]

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Just before her 14th birthday, Harminder was told she had a heart condition called Vasovagal Syncope - and would need a pacemaker to manage it. In this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF speaks to Harminder about how her condition has affected everything in her life, from her education to romantic relationships - and why Harminder is now determined to help other girls living with invisible disabilities.

Harminder's blog, A Girl After My Own Heart, can be found here: https://www.agirlaftermyownheart.co.uk/

If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email [email protected].

To contact The Ticker Tapes team, you'll find us at [email protected]

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David Saunders was born with congenital heart disease, but never let it get in the way of him living his life. Approaching his 16th birthday, things took a sudden life-changing turn, presenting him with challenges he could never have imagined. In this episode, David, now 25, talks to Ruth Huntman from the BHF about how his heart condition changed the course of his life for good and how he has used humour to cope and inspire other young people along the way.

You can find out more information about congenital heart disease on the BHF website here.

If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email [email protected].

To contact The Ticker Tapes team, you'll find us at [email protected]

And you can read David's blog here: https://thehopscot.co.uk

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Ricky Brown had had a perfect New York day, until it wasn't. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with Ricky about the stroke he had at 38 and the trauma that followed. But also, how it might have been the best thing that ever happened to him.

More information on stroke:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/stroke

More on the BHF's research on strokes:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/our-research/circulatory-conditions-research/stroke-research

And here's Ricky's blog, 'Apoplectic me: the scribblings of a bloke who had a stroke':

http://www.apoplectic.me/

If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email [email protected]

To contact The Ticker Tapes team, you'll find us at [email protected] 

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Paul Sowerby was having a normal Sunday morning playing squash with his daughter - until he collapsed due to a sudden cardiac arrest. In this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF speaks to Paul about what happens when 'the lights go out', how he came to terms with his cardiac arrest, and what he's been doing with his second chance at life.

Paul now runs resilience and wellness workshops as part of Wordplay: https://wordplaygroup.com/about

Learn CPR here:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life

More information on what the BHF is doing to improve access to defibrillators around the UK:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/defibrillators/ndn-the-circuit

If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email [email protected]. 

To contact The Ticker Tapes team, you'll find us at [email protected]

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