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On the 30th September 2012 it is 'World Heart Day'.  In recognition of this the Papworth Hospital Charity is organising a fund raising event at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough where participants can walk, run or cycle distances ranging from 1.5 to 9 miles.  This event is to help to raise £75,000 for the purchase of a new Cardiopulmonary By-pass Machine (CBM).  The CBM becomes the heart and lungs of almost all the patients who undergo surgery at Papworth Hospital, which is nearly 2,000 patients a year.

Three years ago Helen's mum (pictured above) very suddenly became critically ill and was cared for at Papworth Hospital for several weeks.  During this time she underwent major life-saving heart surgery, where she was put on a CBM for seven hours. 

In recognition of the fantastic care she received, and allow others to undergo life-saving operations, we are going to run the 9 mile route: the most challenging option.  Please support us in raising some money for this good cause.

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