Oscar’s Eleven- The 5k Dash

Posted by on Sep 14, 2016 in News

This September, our lighting technician Chris Hopkins took part in a 5k dash with his family to raise money for the Heart Link Children’s Charity.

Based at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester, Heart Link was originally registered as a support group for parents and families who have a child suffering from a heart defect. Over the years they’ve also become increasingly committed to improving facilities for young patients, their families and provide much needed valuable medical equipment at the hospital.

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Chris and his family took part in the dash because of one very brave little boy. 10 years ago, Oscar was born with a congenital heart defect that meant he needed open heart surgery when he was just six days old. This condition was called Transposition of the Great Arteries and in August 2006; having already been transferred to a hospital 60 miles away from home, Oscar was operated on at Glenfield Hospital. He lived at Glenfield for the first month of his life and because of Heart Link and the vital fundraising work they do, both his parents were able to live in the hospital to be close to him. Accommodation, food and drink for the family were all provided and most importantly, the equipment used to keep Oscar warm, fed and alive was also funded by Heart Link. You can find out more about Oscar and donate to his JustGiving page here.

Chris and his family took part in the race, overcoming a 5k course with some of it over inflatable obstacles. They raised an impressive £629.43 for the charity and even presented the cheque to Heart Link’s Chairman, Geoff Smart M.B.E.

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Well done and congratulations to Oscar’s Eleven on behalf of everyone here at Istead. We’re all extremely proud of you!

If you would like to donate or find out more about the Heart Link Children’s Charity, please visit their website.

 

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