Summary
Faith Harrison had a heart attack at age 22 due to undiagnosed heart defects. A bench in Shrewsbury, dedicated to her, is part of a British Heart Foundation project to encourage discussions about heart health. Faith now runs a pilates studio and wants her story to inspire others to live life fully.
Key Facts
- Faith Harrison, at age 22, had a seven-hour heart attack due to congenital heart defects.
- Emergency surgery removed a blood clot blocking one of her arteries.
- The British Heart Foundation placed 65 benches across the UK to raise awareness about heart conditions.
- The bench near Shrewsbury’s English Bridge is dedicated to Faith while she is still alive.
- Faith transitioned from being a personal trainer and athlete to owning a pilates studio.
- She wants to inspire people to live fully and be open about heart conditions.
- A survey showed over half of adults with heart disease feel judged about their condition.
- The British Heart Foundation aims to facilitate conversations about cardiovascular diseases.
