Hearty Rally

 
Some of you may know that, in May 2009, Gavin had a heart attack.  He woke up in the middle of the night with chest pains, breathlessness and was so incredibly uncomfortable.  Neither of us knew what to do, he was 29 and the last thing that either of us expected was a heart attack.

We were actually very fortunate.  The Norwich and Norfolk Hospital has one of the best cardiology departments in the country so I know that he was well taken care of.  The ambulance was equipped with an ECG which meant that right from the very start Gav was given the best treatment.  Not every patient in the UK would receive this outstanding level of care so immediately.


Gav spent four days in hospital and I started to learn about what it was that could have caused the heart attack (doctors still are uncertain) and figure out what we could do to keep him healthy.  The British Heart Foundation were amazing - their website is full of information and they have the resource to send out information on healthy eating, heart disease and recipe books with some excellent curries in.  There is an online community where patients and family members can exchange ideas and support for each other as they go through the different stages of accepting what has happened.  



As I said, we are very lucky.  Gav doesn't seem to have suffered long term effects and, like everything that happens, we have chosen to see his heart attack as a reason to make a few changes for the better.  Not everyone is so lucky.  This is why he is really keen to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.  

The boys are going to Prague and back with the Urban Allstar Rally.  They have purchased (for under £200 each, amaze!) three old Civics that they have painted black and pimped out to the max (of their budget!!).  The cars look awesome and the boys are going to have a wicked time. If you are able to support them along their way then please go to their Just Giving page or follow the link on the top right of this screen.  It'll really make the difference to their journey!  And help save lives, cause that's what this is all about.


Good luck to the Hearty Boys!