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Media Hub

MBH Media pack and cardsThanks for your interest in our Mending Broken Hearts Appeal. Find out more about the Appeal in our appeal information pack for journalists. You can also download images and video clips below.

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Please contact the media team on 0207 5540164 or email us if you have any problems or would like more information.

Chelsea Flower Show

Our first ever show garden at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower show came away with a silver medal. Designed by Ann-Marie Powell and inspired by the incredible power of the human heart and Sir Peter Blake's unique pop art style.

Chelsea garden design            Ann-Marie garden designer     Sir Peter Blake, MBHHeart Strings

Advertising campaign

Our two-part advertising campaign was filmed at London Aquarium and directed by Academy Award nominee Daniel Barber. Hear the story from a heart patient and from the zebrafish, voiced by Andy Serkis. We have stills for you to download, behind the scenes footage and embedded video code of the adverts.

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Science and research

Inspiring images and videos of our research in action including shots of zebrafish.  

Zebra fish Scientist in lab Male scientist in lab Growing heart muscle cells Scientist in lab

Spokespeople

Our spokespeople are also available for interview. Please contact us to arrange.

Peter Weissberg   Michael Schneider   Paul Riley

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Hope arrives in the UK

Our images reflect how we are bringing Hope to millions with the launch of the Mending Broken Hearts Appeal.

Hope alone Hope at St Pauls Hope at Parliament

Art mends broken hearts

Download images of unique works of art created by top British artists in aid of the Appeal, including work by Sir Peter Blake.

Brendan Neilland OriginalMaurice Cockrill OriginalDuggie Fields painting and printMaggi Hambling OriginalSimon Periton 

Buy hope

Images of our exclusive new homeware range are available to view and download.

Sir Peter Blake - A4 NotebookDonald Hamilton Fraser - Tall mugPatrick Hughes - CoastersTom Phillips - Magnetic memo pad

Tunnel of Love

Download images from our fundraising event, Tunnel of Love.  The worlds of fashion, art and music came together for a funfair-themed night.

David Gandy, Tunnel of Love Dresses for auction, Tunnel of Love Claire Maguire, Tunnel of Love Toss the toupee, Tunnel of Love Erin O'Connor, Tunnel of Love

Hope, by Daisy Lowe

Model and style icon Daisy Lowe produced a fantastic collection of Lomography photographs encapsulating her interpretation of 'Hope'. The prints were auctioned on ebay and helped raised vital funds for our Appeal.

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Limited edition T-shirts at ASOS.com

We collaborated with ASOS.com to create a collection of limited edition T-shirts featuring our fabulous Mending Broken Hearts artwork from leading British contemporary artists Brendan Neiland,Duggie Fields and Rob Ryan.  These exclusive T-shirts are £20 each and are available now and all of the proceeds will support our Appeal.

                         Brendon Neiland T-shirt for ASOS.com      Duggie Fields T-shirt for ASOS.com      Rob Ryan T-shirt for ASOS.com

Our 50th birthday

It was our 50th birthday in July and we pulled together the ultimate party list, full of hints and tips to help supporters host a fundraising birthday party with a retro 1960s theme.

Vintage birthday photo           1960s Party           1960s turntable           Balloons 

Dive in to our Hope Tank

In the Hope Tank you can explore the beautiful underwater world and find out more about the appeal. You are able to see messages of support from your fellow zebrafish, check out who else is a fish from your local area, watch videos from BHF funded scientists about their work and even bump into a few VIP fish.

Dive into the Hope Tank