
Introducing 'In a Heartbeat'
Watch our digital programme 'In a Heartbeat' here this World Heart Day on 29 September.
Donate nowSadly, 12 people under 35 are lost to sudden cardiac death in the UK each week. We need your support to fund the lifesaving research that will help put a stop to this tragic reality.
This September, we've joined forces with ITN Business to bring you a news-style programme on sudden cardiac death, presented by former BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin.
You can see the full programme on World Heart Day on 29 September.
Meet our interviewees

Myles' story
Read about the story of Myles, who died from sudden arrhythmic cardiac death syndrome (SADS) at the age of 15.

Professor Elijah Behr
Watch Professor Elijah Behr's interview (from 03.13m to 4.42m) as he discusses his pioneering research.

Ruth Goss (Senior Cardiac Nurse)
Watch Ruth's interview (from 02.50m to 03.11m) as she discusses the tragic realities of sudden cardiac death.
How BHF is supporting families
Dr Charmaine Griffiths – CEO of British Heart Foundation – discusses what BHF are doing to help families find answers through the funding of pioneering research, and how people can support this lifesaving work.
Watch Charmaine's interview
Donate now to save lives
Thanks to your donations, we’re funding research into:
- finding a cure for inherited heart muscle diseases
- discovering the genetic causes of SADS.
We need you to help fund lifesaving research that keeps more hearts beating. With your support we can protect precious hearts and help keep more families together for longer.
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"It was a dream, until I died"
Twelve people under 35 are lost to sudden cardiac death in the UK each week. We need your support to fund the lifesaving research that will help put a stop to this tragic reality.