Published:
10:47 AM April 21, 2021
The launch of Heartbeat Ely s logo: Patricia Canham, her sister Yvonne Dockerill and Patricia s daughter, Kelly Canham
- Credit: CECILIA MCATEER
A volunteer-run Ely group that has raised £70,000 for Addenbrooke s and Papworth hospitals in the last 30 years is closing down due to the impact of Covid-19.
Heartbeat was founded in 1991 by Ely couple Patricia Canham and her husband Eddie after his heart attack, in recognition of all the help and care he received.
Eddie died in 2009, but, inspired by his treatment (and those of others), and his support for Papworth, Patricia and the Heartbeat supporters vowed to carry on.