We are incredibly proud to have been nominated for Charity of the Year at this yearâs Northern Echo County Durham Together Awards. The ceremony, held on 5th December at Hardwick Hall, celebrated the extraordinary efforts of charities working tirelessly to make a difference in their communities.
What makes this nomination even more remarkable is that MISSEDABEATÂ was founded only in 2023! To be recognized alongside well-established charities like Angel Trust, founded in 2019, and Bringing Back a Smile, established in 2014, is an incredible achievement. Itâs a testament to how much weâve accomplished in such a short time, thanks to the passion and support of our team, volunteers, and community.
MISSEDABEAT is on a mission to provide life-saving defibrillators and raise awareness about cardiac health, and this recognition means the world to us. We set an ambitious goal to place 100 defibrillatorsâboth portable and community-basedâby the end of 2024. We are thrilled to share that weâve surpassed that target, with close to 110 defibrillators now in place! This includes 50 portable and 60+ community defibrillators installed across the country, from Newton Aycliffe to cities like Birmingham and Liverpool.
To be recognized alongside two incredible charitiesâAngel Trust and Bringing Back a Smileâis a privilege:đ Angel Trust, dedicated to supporting individuals and organizations in Darlington and County Durham, transforms lives with financial support and community services.đ Bringing Back a Smile, focusing on families facing life-threatening illnesses, creates precious memories by providing days out and breaks away from treatment.
Congratulations to Angel Trust, the deserving winner of this yearâs award! Your commitment to improving lives inspires us all. We also commend Bringing Back a Smile for your heartfelt dedication to families in need.
We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who voted for and supported MISSEDABEAT. This recognition is not just oursâit belongs to all of you who believe in our cause. Together, weâre building stronger, safer communities, one defibrillator at a time.
As we look ahead, we cannot wait to see what 2025 brings for MISSEDABEAT! With many fundraising events already planned, including 25 runners in the Junior Great North Run and 15+ runners in the Great North Run, our team is growing bigger and stronger. This momentum will allow us to support our local communities even more.
Weâre always on the lookout for new team members to join our mission. If youâre passionate about making a difference in the North East and beyond, weâd love to have you on board. Together, we can achieve even greater things!
Hereâs to continuing the journey, saving lives, and creating lasting change. đ
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