On the 10th September 2011 my dad underwent a heart transplant at Papworth Hospital. 

3 months earlier, after undergoing multiple heart attacks, CPR, 10 shocks and a 2 week coma, he woke up attached to ECMO life support. He remained bed-bound with this machine waiting for a heart transplant. Many people die waiting for a suitable match, however he was one of the lucky few able to survive long enough for a match to be found.  7 years on and he is fitter and healthier than ever. If it wasn't for the tireless efforts of the Papworth team during my dad's stay he would not be here today. Please please donate anything you can, THANKS! x

Royal Papworth Hospital’s always ensurses that it puts patients and their families at the heart of everything it does. The Charity is committed to supporting patients and their carers and seeks to enhance the support it provides to the Hospital. Charitable funds have enabled the Hospital to provide care beyond that of NHS funding alone, enhancing the Hospital’s status as the UK’s leading provider of specialist cardiothoracic care and the country’s main heart and lung transplant centre.