From heart failure to Team GB triumph
In 2017, a Barts Charity-funded app helped save Lizzi’s life when her heart failed. Five years on, Lizzi is a Team GB cyclist with a World Championships medal under her belt.
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Thank you for saving my daughter’s life
Trevor’s world was turned upside down when his daughter Lizzi's organs failed five years ago. Now he’s fundraising for Barts Charity to give back to those who saved her life.
Researchers identify the cause and cure for common type of high blood pressure
Research funded by Barts Charity, conducted at Queen Mary University of London and St Bartholomew's Hospital, has identified a gene variant that causes a common type of high blood pressure (known as hypertension) and proposes a cure which could help many people currently going undiagnosed.
Preventing needless deaths, one workshop at a time – this is YourStance
YourStance is a programme where nurses and doctors teach life saving skills to young people at the greatest risk of serious youth violence. YourStance received funding from Barts Charity in 2019 thanks to a gift from the Charles S French Charitable Trust.
10ks, half-marathons and everything in between: Joanne’s race to the London Marathon
Joanne Selby is running the London Marathon in memory of her mother Beryl, who was treated for bone and spine cancer at St Bartholomew’s Hospital for two years.
Fundraiser team assembles in loving memory of St Bartholomew’s Hospital patient Sarah
Sarah’s sister Cara has formed a super team of Sarah’s closest to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon in aid of Barts Charity.
Detecting cancer in women with dense breast tissue
This Breast Cancer Awareness month we’re shining a light on Dr Tamara Suaris and her important breast cancer research work.
Barts Health neuro-oncology service recognised as a Centre of Excellence
In 2022, the Barts Health neuro-oncology service, who together with the Blizard Institute at Queen Mary University of London received £1.5m funding, was recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission.
A really ‘Goode’ Walk to thank St Bartholomew’s Hospital
A Really Goode Walk is a six-week fundraising adventure in autumn 2022. Supporter Julian Goode is walking coast-to-coast across all four countries of the UK to fundraise for Barts Charity.
New patient and visitor kitchen diner now open in Barts Cancer Centre
Thanks to your donations, we’re proud to fund a much-needed home away from home relaxation space for patients undergoing cancer treatment.