Why I'm Running for SADS UK – A Charity That Saves Lives

Next April, I will be taking on the London Half Marathon to raise money for an incredible charity that is very close to our hearts – SADS UK.

SADS UK (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome UK) works tirelessly to raise awareness of heart conditions that can cause sudden cardiac death, often in seemingly healthy young people. Their mission is not only to support families affected by these devastating tragedies but also to help prevent them througheducation, screening programmes, and the installation of life-saving defibrillators.

Here at Norfolk Luxury Lifestyle, based at Black Barn Farm, we have experienced first-hand the incredible work that SADS UK does.

Recently, SADS UK very kindly helped provide a defibrillator for Black Barn Farm. While we were pleased to contribute towards the project, the majority of the funding came from SADS UK. Thanks to their generosity and the donations they receive from supporters, our community now has access to equipment that could one day save a life.

But their support didn't stop there.

SADS UK also arranged and funded first aid training for 10 members of staff and business owners based at Black Barn Farm. This professional training was provided completely free of charge to those attending and has equipped our team with valuable life-saving skills and the confidence to act in an emergency.

This is exactly why charities like SADS UK are so important.

The defibrillator, the training, the awareness campaigns, the family support services and the screening programmes are all made possible through fundraising and donations. Without the generosity of supporters, much of this vital work simply couldn't happen.

We are incredibly grateful for everything SADS UK has done for our community, and we want to help ensure they can continue supporting others across the UK.

That's why I have signed up to run the London Half Marathon next April to raise money for this amazing charity.

Every pound donated helps SADS UK continue their life-saving work, provide support to families, fund heart screenings, train more people in emergency response, and install more defibrillators in communities that need them.

If you are able to spare anything at all, no matter how big or small, I would be hugely grateful for your support. Please find the link HERE❤️

Together, we can help SADS UK continue making a real difference and potentially save lives.

Thank you so much for your support.

Laura Ruddy
Norfolk Luxury Lifestyle