Heartbeat

THE Highland News Group has teamed up with the Heartbeat Challenge to help raise vital funds for cardiac care in the Highlands.

It's a charity that is close to the Highland News Group's own heart as we spearheaded a major campaign to raise over £1 million to build the Highland Heartbeat Centre, a purpose-built cardiac facility at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness which opened in 2005.


Derek Presly (left) with Heartbeat Challenge committee members Jim Thomson, Glen Haddow, Alistair MacPherson, Macrae & Dick managing director Andrew Grezesinski and Dr Stephen Cross. BIG-HEARTED fundraisers can now sign up for a fun event to raise cash for Raigmore Hospital's cardiology department.
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Previous competitors at Saddle Hill on the Clava Estate. BIG hearted cyclists and runners are busy gearing up for a charity challenge taking place this weekend and being supported by Highland News Group.The family-friendly Heartbeat Chall-enge involves a
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John Davidson approaches the crags of Saddle Hill on the Clava Estate. The route of the Heartbeat Challenge certainly lives up to its name. Your heart will be pumping from the off, with a steep uphill just round the corner, though the real challenge comes later.
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Surgeon Stephen Cross has highlighted how important the Heartbeat Challenge is for cardiac care in the Highlands. Picture: Alasdair Allen WITH heart disease being the Highlands' biggest killer, the job of consultant cardiologist Dr Stephen Cross is pretty important.However, what has aided the care and attention his unit provides to
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Eilidh and Heather Magill during the Hearbeat Challenge. Picture: Alasdair Allen. BIG-hearted fundraisers have stepped up funds for cardiac care after pedalling and hiking their way over Highland hills.Seventy-five walkers, 42 runners and 12 youngsters aged between 12 and 16 took
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By Claire Doughty A HIGHLAND GP is hoping his surgery will benefit from a fundraising challenge which will enable patients with heart problems to be assessed more easily and in the comfort of their own homes.Dr Mike
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Lewis MacFarlane is taking part in the Heartbeat Cycle Challenge. Picture: Callum MacKay. KIDS are being encouraged to get their hearts racing and take part in an outdoor sporting event which also raises cash for a worthy cause.Organisers of the Highland Heartbeat Challenge, which takes
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Jim Thomson has always considered himself fit but ended up needing heart surgery. Picture: Gary Anthony A CHARITY challenge taking place in September this year is close to the heart of an Inverness cyclist in more ways than one.
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Heartbeat The Highland News Group will be running a series of articles in the run-up to the challenge to encourage participation and fundraising.

 

To share your inspiring stories about why you're taking part in the challenge, please contact the newsdesk on 01463 732230.

What is the Heartbeat Challenge?

 

The Heartbeat Challenge takes place on Saturday, September 10, 2011.

 

It involves 12 miles of hills by foot, either running or walking, followed by a 10-mile return by bike.

 

The route starts at Clava Viaduct, over the Saddle and Pulpit Hills, into the Moy Estate, through Strathnairn, and returning along the old A9.

 

Children aged between 12 and 15 can also enter along with an adult.

 

For more info and entry details, visit www.heartbeatchallenge.co.uk or email info@heartbeatchallenge.co.uk

 

 

Heartbeat Visit the official website of the Heartbeat Challenge for full details and to enter the event!