No One Should Face SCAD Alone
SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) is an uncommon heart condition that can’t be predicted or prevented. It can affect people of any age and isn’t caused by traditional risk factors associated with heart disease (atherosclerosis).
Beat SCAD is a charity dedicated to raising awareness, supporting patients and families, and funding research to find answers for why SCAD happens.
You can help improve the lives of SCAD patients by donating.
One off
Monthly or One-Off – Every Donation Counts
Whether you give a single donation today or set up a monthly gift, your support will make a real difference.
Regular donations are especially helpful because they allow us to forecast our income and plan our work.
Every pound you donate is used to raise awareness, support patients, and fund vital research. Beat SCAD has no paid employees and minimal overheads, so you can be confident your contribution goes directly toward our mission.
If you are a UK tax payer, please add Gift Aid so we can claim another 25% of your donation from the government.
£10
Could pay for 70 leaflets to be printed to support patients/families
£50
Could pay for a blood test for one research participant
£200
Could pay for gene exome sequencing for one research participant
Why Your Support Matters – Stories from SCAD patients
SCAD strikes without warning, but with your help, patients and families don’t have to face it alone.
Read some stories from SCAD patients.
Liz
Runner and cardiac nurse Liz (pictured centre with her daughters) had a SCAD in 2017 and worked hard to get back to running
Richard
Richard was 53 when he had his SCAD. During his recovery he suffered from anxiety and is investigating coping mechanisms
Geri
Geri had a heart attack five months after her baby was born. When she went to hospital, she was asked if she'd ever taken heroin or cocaine
Nicola
After her SCAD, Nicola lost trust in her body, but eventually found a new purpose in her life