British Heart Foundation

Fit for the Future

Josie Blackburn, Tangent National President 2025-2026 is delighted to be supporting the British Heart Foundation this year as her President's Charity.  Her motto is Fit for the Future

WHY THE BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION?

Over the years, heart issues have impacted Josie's family members, including both her parents and grandparents.  As a teacher she witnessed the impact of heart issues affecting children's education and school experiences, and supported children and families through some very difficult times.

More recently, she has seen first hand the positive impact of having defibrillators in her village available for all to use. 

We have all seen footage of sports players from all levels collapsing on the pitch or heard stories of relatives and friends needing the emergency services.  Many of us will have a member of our Tangent Club that has needed help.

Any money we raise and donate to the British Heart Foundation will go towards their vital work on research and supporting those affected by heart problems.  Josie does have a Justgiving link which we is keen for everyone to share.  https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/tangentclubs

 

FUNDRAISING IDEAS

Throughout the year, we will be providing ideas and links to help Clubs with fundraising activities.  There are also a lot of ideas and support available on the British Heart Foundation website https://www.bhf.org.uk and on their Facebook page (British Heart Foundation).

SO HOW ABOUT THIS FOR AN IDEA ...

Here is a quick and simple fundraising idea to get you started.

If you have a spring (or any season) clear out you might end up with some clothes or unwanted items such as bedding, towels, books, odds and ends etc that you would normally donate to a charity shop.

Please take them to a local British Heart Foundation shop.  Complete the donation form (link is here https://forms.office.com/e/jnFHmPHwKX detailing your name, British Heart Foundation shop location, number of bags donated and your Club name.   Each bag will earn £15.00 towards the National President's British Heart Foundation Charity Account total.  Please note that the British heart Foundation also accept furniture.

What if you do not have a local British Heart Foundation Shop?  Do not worry!  There will be donation points arranged at each Regional Lunch, just bring them along and the National Executive will ensure that they reach the British Heart Foundation.  Josie is also happy to collect any donations whilst she is visiting the Tangent Clubs through her year.

However we would love to hear your fundraising ideas and activities.  Please do share your photos and stories on the Tangent Clubs Private Facebook group or send these to our National Editor for inclusion in the magazine and website (editor@tangent-clubs.org)

CPR TRAINING

This year is not only about raising vital funds it is about education, with Josie being a teacher she was keen that education was part of the year too.  Josie would like as many Tangent Clubs as possible to undertake CPR training.  It may be something you have done in the past but it never hurts to refresh your knowledge and have a little bit of practice.

We can help you in arranging training locally through the British Heart Foundation alternatively if it cannot be in person there are online sessions available.  

It is a great opportunity for local Tangent Clubs to become 'the heart of your local community' and offer this training to any adults who would like to take part.  You never know the person attending could be your next new member too!  

Josie is also keep to track how many people have had the CPR training through the year so please keep her team updated on tangentteamjb@gmail.com

 

Keep posted as there will be a lot more information shared through the year - watch this space.

 

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