Bronnach Pemberton from Bramley picked up the top prize in her category at British Heart Foundation (BHF) North Heart Hero Awards.
Bronnach was awarded the Influencing category in the charity’s annual awards ceremony which recognise and celebrate the exceptional contribution of individuals and groups who are fighting for every heartbeat, such as heart patients who are campaigning for better services, fundraisers, partners, scientists and health professionals.
Just days after the birth of her third child, Bronnach had a series of devastating heart attacks, leading to heart failure. One of the consequences of her heart failure meant that she sadly had to give up the job she loved as a teacher. She hasn’t let her health problems get in her way and she has been tireless in educating people in heart failure, which can often be very much a hidden illness.
Bronnach was presented with her award by BHF Chief Executive Simon Gillespie at a special ceremony at the University of Leeds with more than 70 people in attendance.
Simon Gillespie said:
“Our annual Heart Hero Awards recognise and celebrate the exceptional contribution that our supporters make to our fight against heart disease. And we’re delighted to recognise Bronnach for her amazing work raising awareness about heart failure in schools.
“From appearing on breakfast TV to share her story, to supporting our heart failure campaigns in the media and at many events, Bronnach has been inspirational in her work for us over the past few years. It was a privilege to congratulate Bronnach and thank her and all of our supporters who are helping to fight for every heartbeat.”
The Heart Hero Awards have five award categories: Inspiration Award; Young Hero Award; Innovation Award; Influencing Award and Fighting Spirit Award. The winners were announced at BHF North Annual Supporter Conference at the University of Leeds, a free event where the charity’s supporters found out about local heart research, heard an update from Chief Executive Simon Gillespie and met other volunteers, fundraisers, patients and health professionals.
To find out more about future upcoming conferences visit bhf.org.uk/conferences
