Hi, my name is Sabrina, and I’m raising funds for a portable defibrillator for my husband, Antony.

Antony has recently been diagnosed with Brugada syndrome, a rare inherited heart condition that affects the heart’s electrical system and can cause dangerous heart rhythms, sometimes without warning. As his wife, I am absolutely terrified, even though Antony continues to face it with his usual strength and positivity.

This diagnosis is especially heartbreaking for our family because in 2019 Antony’s sister, Shiv, sadly passed away in her sleep at just 34 years old. It was later discovered that Brugada syndrome was the cause of her sudden cardiac arrest. After testing, we have now learned that Antony also carries this condition.

Antony is the heart of our family. He is a devoted dad to six amazing children and a proud grandad to six beautiful grandchildren. He works incredibly hard and has always been the one holding everything together and making sure everyone is looked after.

We are hoping to raise funds for a handheld, portable defibrillator so that wherever we are—day or night—we have the best possible chance of saving his life if the worst were to happen. Having one with us would give our family a huge amount of peace of mind.

Our children are also now being referred for heart testing, which makes this even more important for our family.

This is a very frightening time for us, and any support, no matter how small, would mean the world to our family. Thank you so much for taking the time to read our story and for any help you can give.