Heart of the Tyne Business Board was formed in 2021 by cardiac arrest survivor David Brind.
David had the cardiac arrest in 2017. Following this, he and his good friend Stuart felt inspired to look for ways to raise funds for BHF.
Soon after, the idea for Heart of the Tyne Business Board came about.
As well as organising fundraising events, the group is keen to raise awareness and improve education around heart and circulatory diseases.
Sadly, every 75 minutes someone dies from a heart or circulatory disease in North East England.
This fact alone makes the group even more determined to make a difference.
Meet the board members
Chair: David Brind
Having had a heart attack at 44, my vision was to bring together businesses, who are at the Heart of the Tyne, to help raise a significant sum, but also to raise awareness of the importance of heart health for their staff and families alike. We’ve had a hugely successful first year and we are looking forward to continuing to work in partnership with the BHF over the years to come.David Brind, Heart of the Tyne Business Board Chair