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Elliot Awin

Elliot Awin

My Story

From the waves of the Atlantic to the streets of London...

After rowing the Atlantic in 2023/24 and raising money for the British Heart Foundation, I am now challenging myself to complete the World’s greatest marathon, the TCS London Marathon to conitnue my support. My goal is to raise awareness and funds for the lifesaving research that BHF conducts.

My journey began with a diagnosis of Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, a condition that affects the heart's rhythm, causing episodes of abnormally fast heartbeats. This condition, present from birth, often remains undetected until later in life. After five challenging years battling arrhythmia, I received a pacemaker in 2020. WPW affects between 1 and 3 people per thousand and is more common in men than women.

Currently, 7.6 million people in the UK live with heart and circulatory diseases. Each week, 12 people under the age of 35 succumb to sudden cardiac death. The support and funds raised through events like the marathon are crucial in combating these statistics and advancing research.

I invite everyone to join and support me, as I race through London, aiming to make a significant difference. My heartfelt message is clear: with collective effort, we can help save lives and improve heart health for many.

Thank you for your support 

Elliot

British Heart Foundation

Raising for:

British Heart Foundation
22%

Funded

  • Target
    £10K
  • Raised so far
    £2,241
  • Number of donors
    57

My Story

From the waves of the Atlantic to the streets of London...

After rowing the Atlantic in 2023/24 and raising money for the British Heart Foundation, I am now challenging myself to complete the World’s greatest marathon, the TCS London Marathon to conitnue my support. My goal is to raise awareness and funds for the lifesaving research that BHF conducts.

My journey began with a diagnosis of Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, a condition that affects the heart's rhythm, causing episodes of abnormally fast heartbeats. This condition, present from birth, often remains undetected until later in life. After five challenging years battling arrhythmia, I received a pacemaker in 2020. WPW affects between 1 and 3 people per thousand and is more common in men than women.

Currently, 7.6 million people in the UK live with heart and circulatory diseases. Each week, 12 people under the age of 35 succumb to sudden cardiac death. The support and funds raised through events like the marathon are crucial in combating these statistics and advancing research.

I invite everyone to join and support me, as I race through London, aiming to make a significant difference. My heartfelt message is clear: with collective effort, we can help save lives and improve heart health for many.

Thank you for your support 

Elliot