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Heart Attack Survivor Honored with Bench in Shrewsbury

4/9/2026

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A bright red bench near Shrewsbury's English Bridge honors Faith Harrison, 24, who survived a seven-hour heart attack at age 22.
The bench is one of 65 installed by the British Heart Foundation for its 65th anniversary.
Faith Harrison is now a pilates studio owner.
A UK survey finds that over half of adults with cardiovascular disease feel judged.
Faith Harrison has been nominated for a heart hero award.

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A bright red bench near Shrewsbury's English Bridge honors Faith Harrison, 24, who survived a seven-hour heart attack at age 22.
The bench is one of 65 installed by the British Heart Foundation for its 65th anniversary.
Faith Harrison is now a pilates studio owner.
A UK survey finds that over half of adults with cardiovascular disease feel judged.
Faith Harrison has been nominated for a heart hero award.