Connect, support, and fundraise with us
Our heart charity events provide vital support, bring our community together, and raise essential funds that directly enable free psychological services, specialist training, and cardiac screening initiatives.
From conquering Mount Kilimanjaro and taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, to the phenomenal effort of Dawn Starkey running 52 half marathons in 52 weeks, our supporters have achieved truly remarkable feats in the name of the Foundation. Every event helps us to prevent the heartbreak caused by undiagnosed cardiac conditions and honour Poppy’s legacy.
Our upcoming events
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Ullswater Challenge
20th June 2026
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Summer Party at Beamish Hall
17th July 2026
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Great North Run
13th September 2026
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World Heart Day Ramside Hall Lunch & Learn
29th September
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Poppy’s Light Christmas Party
5th December 2026
Conquering Mount Kilimanjaro
In January 2025, a team of intrepid explorers, including Poppy’s Dad, Peter, her brother, Oliver, and close family friends, took on the mighty challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world at 19,341ft. Facing some of the harshest conditions they had ever encountered, their grit, determination, and unbreakable team bond enabled them to reach the summit. We couldn’t be prouder as they waved the Poppy’s Light Foundation flag at the highest point in Africa, raising vital funds and awareness for our cause.
See more from our Kilimanjaro adventure