Hello ECHO Supporters!

We're delighted to announce the launch of the new ECHO Teens Hub, plus read on for details of how to give feedback on recent hospital experiences plus latest info on upcoming ECHO events:  

We are pleased to announce a new and exciting initiative, the ECHO Teens Hub—a safe space for heart teens with a clear goal: to offer not only information about living with a heart condition, but also the well-deserved opportunity to have lots of fun and take part in new experiences.

The programme aims to provide an informal space where young people with a heart condition (aged 11 - 18) and their siblings can meet others going through a similar experience, seek information and guidance and take part in fun, challenging and rewarding experiences.

1st Teen Hub taking place next Sat 24th March between 1-4pm - see below for more info and to register attendance

Visit our website for details of upcoming events and to register

A new patient experience survey specifically for congenital heart services has launched. It's designed to enable patients and parents/carers to report on their experiences of care at their specialist surgical (Level 1) centre. There are separate surveys for outpatients and inpatients as well as surveys specifically aimed at parents/carers, children and adults/teenagers.

We encourage all patients and parents/carers to complete the survey by visiting www.chdpatientsurvey.co.uk

This is an important opportunity to let NHS England know your thoughts on your recent hospital experiences - don't miss it.

This Easter on Saturday 31st March 2018 hundreds of BMX bike riders dressed as the Easter Bunny will be taking to the streets to raise money for ECHO – for the 4th annual BMXLife Bunny Hop.

ECHO are seeking volunteers to assist with this event by cheering the bikers on and travelling with them on the route – if you’re interested in collecting on behalf of ECHO on the day please contact emma@echo-uk.org

Anyone who would like to take part in the ride is welcome to join in, please visit our website for more information 

Four people will run the London Marathon for the ECHO Team on Sunday 22 April: Rocio, Kate, Des, and Liz.

For more info about each of these amazing people and to support them in their fundraising please visit our website.

We are happy to announce that the Co-op Local Community Fund has chosen to support ECHO throughout 2018 – this is great news!

Under Co-op’s programme, ECHO receives 1% of what local Co-op Members spend on home-brand products if they select ECHO as their cause. If you’re in the area, please consider becoming a Co-op Member and shopping at their participating stores to help us raise the funds we need to continue supporting heart children and their families.

Participating Co-ops:

Southwark – Tower Bridge Road SE1 3LS
Dover House – Lower Marsh SE1 7RW
London – Sumner Street SE1 9RE
Southwark – Mill Street SE1 2DE
Southwark – Southwark Bridge Road SE1 0DG

Please support ECHO if you can! For more info, click here.

ECHO Teens Hub Launch Event: 24th March 2018

BMXLife Bunny Hop: 31st March 2018 

ECHO Parent Talk @ Evelina London: 3rd April 2018 

Siblings Arts Club: 3rd April 2018

Cardiac Antenatal Class: 7th April 2018

ECHO Bungee Jump: 28th April 2018

There are lots of great ways to fundraise for ECHO from sponsored walks to office raffles, cake sales to once-in-a-lifetime travel challenges. You can even create your very own bespoke fundraiser!

Team ECHO is here to support you every step of the way and offers:

Fundraising ideas

Fundraising toolkit

Sports challenge packs

Downloadable posters, tags & paper chains

Contact our fundraising champion Emma for help and advice today.

Best wishes from Team ECHO,

Samantha, Emma, Siobhan and Diana