Julia meets Cardiac patients at Redruth Community Centre

11.00.00am UTC (GMT +0000) Mon 18th Aug 2008

Julia joined the members of CRASH (cardiac rehab awareness support haven) at Redruth Community Centre last week.

They are a self help group of about 30 members who get together for some light exercise and moral support. All have had some form of cardiac illness, and use the sessions to help their ongoing recovery.

The group meet every Monday from 9.30am - 11.30 am. Julia caught up with the at the end of their exercise session - in time for a cup of coffee at their monthly relaxation session.

Commenting, Julia said:

"I was so impressed to see so many people full of energy on a Monday morning.

"The group is an excellent way for people coping with heart disease to stay fit and meeting other people in the same boat.

"The CRASH volunteers have done an excellent job in setting up a fantastic organisation that provides vital support to people coping with heart disease.

"With heart disease on the increase, and with such a friendly members, it's no surprise that the group is going from strength to strength."