Design a card for Cardiac Health’s 50th anniversary

Cardiac Health and Alton FC launch a competition inviting children to design a ‘heartfelt thank you card’ for the local charity.

Based in Alton, Cardiac Health helps people lead stronger, healthier lives through exercise.

Guided by skilled, British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) qualified instructors, participants undertake tailored exercise programmes with medical oversight.

In 2026, the charity is celebrating 50 years of operation in the town, helping exercisers regain confidence, stay active, and take control of their health.

To mark the occasion, Cardiac Health is launching a year of anniversary celebrations — including an art and design competition, with the charity inviting children from Alton Football Club and local schools to design a ‘heartfelt thank you card’.

Since July 2025, Alton Football Club has been its charity fundraising partner. And this week, the pair jointly launched the competition in the busy gym at Cardiac Health on Chawton Park Road.

Denise Ellis, Centre Manager at Cardiac Health, said: “So many local people have been supported by Cardiac Health over the last 50 years; it’s been a pillar of the community since Dr Hugh Bethell first launched the ‘cardiac rehab’ exercise sessions at Alton Sports Centre in 1976.

“Partnering with Alton Football Club for this, our 50th anniversary year, makes so much sense as health, fitness, exercise and community are at the heart of everything we do. I am so pleased that Carl and the team at Alton FC have agreed to help us launch this competition and provide some of the prizes. I can’t wait to see the entries!”

Cardiac Health will invite every child who enters the competition to see their design on display at their dedicated exercise centre in Alton on Thursday 26th March 2026.

As well as seeing the wonderful artwork, children and their families will be offered after-school refreshments and given a chance to tour the facilities at Cardiac Health.

From the entries, competition judges will choose one overall design to be used as a special charity thank you card. Each age group will also be awarded a prize for the most creative design.

The closing date for this competition is Saturday 28th February 2026. Entries must fit on a single sheet of A4 paper and be accompanied by:

Name and age of child

Name, email address and telephone number of a parent or guardian.

All entries must be submitted to Cardiac Health, Chawton Park Road, Alton GU34 IRQ.

Digital or photographed entries will not be accepted.

See the full terms and conditions of entry here: https://cardiachealth.org.uk/about/news/can-you-design-a-heartfelt-thank-you-card-for-us/

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