Construction firm raises £1,040 for cardiac charity

The south region team of Morgan Sindall Construction raised £1,040 for Heartbeat after 10 riders, including clients, completed a 110km charity ride around Purbeck.

A group of Morgan Sindall Construction staff and clients completed a long-distance cycling challenge to raise money for cardiac patients and their families. The fundraiser was organised by the company's south region team and supported Heartbeat, a charity working with the Wessex Cardiac Unit at University Hospital Southampton. Ten riders covered a 110km route around Purbeck to reach the total. The event drew extra meaning because a member of the team has a personal connection to the charity. Key details: - The fundraiser raised £1,040 for Heartbeat. - It was organised by Morgan Sindall Construction's south region team. - Ten riders, including clients, completed a 110km ride around Purbeck. - The funds will support Heartbeat services, including the Rotary Heartbeat House, free accommodation a three-minute walk from the hospital. - Mark Ind, chief executive of Heartbeat, thanked the team for the donation and noted the inspiration when fundraisers have been supported by the charity. Summary: The donation will support Heartbeat's services and help families stay close to the Wessex Cardiac Unit during treatment. Undetermined at this time.