Walk and Research Update 2026

Beat SCAD’s walk and research update will be held in Leicestershire on Saturday 20 June 2026. Click above to book tickets.

It’s a great opportunity for spontaneous coronary artery dissection patients, families and friends to meet, network and support each other, as well as to raise money to help Beat SCAD continue its work.  

Thanks to our incredible supporters, Beat SCAD has already funded groundbreaking research, helping to uncover the causes of SCAD and improve patient outcomes.    

This year we are raising £25,000 to help extend the current Clinical Research Fellow post into 2027, ensuring this vital research continues. You are invited to take part in our newest fundraiser  

After the walk, Dr David Adlam, who is leading the UK research, will provide the latest research update and there will be time for questions – don’t miss it!  

Venue: The walk will be held at Beaumont Park which is next to t he NSPCC National Training Centre, 3 Gilmour Close, Leicester LE4 1EZ – the venue used for Beat SCAD’s conference in October 2025 – and the research update will take place in the NSPCC building.   

Time: The Beat SCAD team will be at the venue from 11.30 – please join us before we set off for the walk at noon.  

Walk: The walk will start at noon and last for approximately 40 minutes to an hour. Please download this pdf for more details about the walk start/finish point and route. Please note that, although dogs may be allowed in Beaumont Park, they cannot be taken into the NSPCC Training Centre.  

Bring your own picnic: After the walk, please make your way to the NSPCC National Training Centre where there will be time to eat your picnic indoors before the research update begins. Tea and coffee will be provided.  

Research update: Dr Adlam’s research update will start at approximately 14.30 in the main meeting room. His talk and a Q&A session will last about two hours.   

Tickets: Tickets cost £15 per person, children under 16 can attend the walk free*. Click the link at the top of the page to book tickets.

The ticket price is non-refundable.  

After you have completed your purchase, we will email to confirm the walk details within 24 hours**. We will also ask for the names of each of your party over the age of 16 and whether you are a SCAD patient so we can prepare badges. You'll also be able to pre-order Beat SCAD clothing from our shop for collection on the day, saving you the cost of post and packaging.

Notes

*The research update is not suitable for children under the age of 16. If you have a baby, you are very welcome to bring them, please email to let us know.

**If you don't receive an email, check your spam folder. If you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please email us.

Filming and photography: We will be filming the Conference and taking photos for use on our website, social media and other publicity.  

Please help us raise money to continue research  

The cost of the tickets goes towards covering expenses, such as venue hire. However, we also need to raise money to continue research into SCAD.  

We are currently fundraising to support extending the work of the Clinical Research Fellow. You, your family, friends and colleagues can donate here or you can set up your own fundraising page and link it to this fundraising campaign.  

You can also download our Sponsorship form here and ask friends, family, colleagues to contribute that way.     

Don't forget UK tax payers can also Gift Aid donations – download our form here  

We look forward to seeing you on 20 June!    

Can’t attend? Walk with us wherever you are…   

You can still be part of this fundraising event, even if you can’t come to Leicester.   

Join us by doing a  virtual walk on the same day , wherever you are in the UK or elsewhere.   
Set your own distance, share your story, and fundraise in your community by linking to our campaign  

We will be recording the research update and Q&A session so you can watch it on our website or YouTube channel after the event.