Beat SCAD was put forward by our SJB head boy Daniel, after his mother nearly lost her life to SCAD.

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is an under-diagnosed heart condition that can’t currently be predicted or prevented.

SCAD has been reported across a wide age range (18-84 years) but the majority of cases are in young- to middle-aged women. SCAD patients have few or none of the traditional risk factors associated with heart disease (atherosclerosis). More research is needed to understand why fit, healthy people suddenly develop SCAD.

SCAD can be fatal, cause heart failure, cardiac arrest, require heart bypass surgery, stents or medical management

Beat SCAD’s vision is a world that understands SCAD, where those affected are quickly and accurately diagnosed and never feel alone.

Your fundraising will go towards:

Raising awareness of SCAD, providing support for SCAD patients, their family and friends, and raising funds for research into SCAD.

Thank you for supporting SJB fundraising this Lent. We are grateful for all donations from both current and past SJB families and friends. When donating, if possible, please include Gift Aid. Those donating on behalf of students currently at SJB please include your child's form group in the comment so it can be added to the Lenten form group totals.