The Bobby Challenge
& Ball
In loving memory of Robert Anthony Wane
Raising funds for Heartbeat North West Cardiac Care and CRY to support heart screening, awareness and prevention.
Why we’re doing this
Robert Anthony Wane was just 35 when he died from an undiagnosed heart condition (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy). He was a loved husband, a devoted dad, and the heart of his family.
This fundraising is about remembering Bobby, supporting his loved ones, and helping other families by raising awareness of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy heart disease, screening, and the life saving impact of CPR and defibrillators.
Join us for a truly special evening to honour and remember Bobby on the first anniversary of his passing. Expect an unforgettable night filled with love, celebration and purpose, raising vital funds for Heartbeat North West Cardiac Care and CRY.
What to expect
Live entertainment including dance, singing, magic and acting
Incredible raffle prizes and an exclusive auction
A night of remembrance, love and laughter
A celebration of Carl and the challenge he will complete in Bobby’s honour
Charity Statistics
HEARTBEAT NWCC - 2026
Number of people we support every week
Number of exercise classes every week
The cost to provide Heartbeat services for one year
Your donations can change someones future
How Can You Help?
Heart conditions don’t always come with warnings. Your donation helps raise awareness of symptoms, the importance of screening, and supports services that help people living with cardiac conditions. It also helps fund life saving education around CPR and access to defibrillators.
If you can donate today, please do. If you can’t, sharing the page makes a huge difference.
Follow Carl’s journey
We’ll be posting updates, training milestones and behind the scenes moments as Carl takes on the challenge.
Carl is doing this for Bobby, his best mate since nursery. Bobby was the loud one, the funny one, the one who filled every room. Last year, he died in his sleep from a sudden cardiac arrest caused by an undiagnosed heart condition called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). He was just 35. No warning signs. No second chances.
So Carl and Bobby’s family decided to turn that grief into something that matters. Carl had never properly ridden a road bike before, and now he’s training to climb the three highest mountains in the UK and cycle between them, finishing at Preston North End on 25 September 2026, one year on from the day they lost him.
Not because he loves mountains. Not because he loves cycling. But because he loved Bobby.
Follow the journey, share it, and help raise awareness and funds for heart screenings through Heartbeat. For Bobby ❤️
Bobby's Ball
Can your business help?
We’re looking for local businesses who can donate a raffle prize or auction item for Bobby’s Ball, or sponsor part of the fundraiser. Any support helps, and we’ll proudly promote supporters across our socials and event materials.