A Resolution That Matters: Making Our 10 Years Together Conference the Best Yet

As January unfolds and social media floods with declarations of new gym memberships and diet plans, I find myself reflecting on a different kind of resolution for our cardiac arrest conference. While I haven’t penned down the traditional New Year’s promises, Thursday’s planning meeting for our upcoming 10 Years Together conference ignited something far more meaningful – a shared resolve among our team to create an event that will truly make a difference in people’s lives.

Building on a Legacy of Impact

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The past year has been transformative for Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK. Our voice has grown stronger and reached further than ever – from being featured in a landmark governmental report to helping shape UK quality standards for cardiac arrest care. Perhaps most significantly, we helped bring the crucial topic of survivorship to the forefront at the European Resuscitation Council conference in Athens, ensuring that the lived experience of survivors influences international discussions about care and recovery.

Our previous conferences have set a remarkably high standard, and the stories we hear from past attendees are truly heart-warming. “It’s so uplifting to be surrounded by people who relate, empathise, and understand,” one survivor shared, tears in her eyes as she connected with others who had walked the same path. These moments of connection are precious and irreplaceable—and they happen countless times throughout our events.

A Vision Taking Shape

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During Thursday’s Teams meeting, our screens lit up with familiar faces from the corners of the UK, and at times, the atmosphere crackled with intensity. Even through the virtual format, you could feel the passion radiating from each corner of the screen. The discussion grew tense at times—not from disagreement but from our shared understanding of what these events mean to survivors and their families. Each decision and detail was weighed carefully because we know how vital it is to make every moment and opportunity count.

What makes this even more remarkable is that we’re just a group of volunteers, each touched by sudden cardiac arrest in our own unique way, who came together with a simple mission: to help the next cohort of survivors and their families navigate this challenging journey. The fact that we’ve grown to influence national policy and European discussions is extraordinary, but it stems from that same simple desire to help others. Our resolution for the cardiac arrest conference is deeply personal.

We’ve discovered something profound along the way – in helping others, we find healing ourselves. Every time we support a new survivor, share our experiences, or organise these events, we strengthen our own recovery. It’s a beautiful cycle of mutual support and understanding that could also be part of your journey.

As our meeting progressed, our discussion reached far beyond our borders. We discussed how our work increasingly influences and supports survivors internationally. Our vision for the 10 Years Together conference builds on this momentum, aiming to create ripples that will reach cardiac arrest survivors and healthcare professionals across the UK, Europe and beyond.

This resolution for our cardiac arrest conference drives us each day.

Expanding Horizons: The Professional Track

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The dedicated health professionals track is one of our most exciting developments for the 10 Years Together conference. This specialised stream will bring more medical professionals into our community, offering them unique insights into the survivorship journey. This means unprecedented opportunities for our members to share their experiences directly with healthcare providers, helping shape the future of cardiac arrest care and recovery support.

The professional track isn’t just about education – it’s about building bridges between the medical community and survivors, creating the understanding that will benefit future patients for years to come. Professionals will gain invaluable insights into the daily realities of recovery, while survivors can better understand the medical perspective of their journey.

Don’t Miss Out on This Transformative Experience

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We consistently hear from attendees that they wish they’d attended one of our events sooner. Many tell us they initially hesitated, wondering if the journey was worth it. Now they say they wouldn’t miss our events for the world. The connections made, the insights gained, and the sense of belonging they discover prove invaluable in their recovery journey.

Our events create spaces where these connections flourish. From informal coffee break conversations to structured support sessions, every moment is an opportunity for healing and growth. Medical professionals who attend often tell us they gain invaluable insights into the patient experience that transform their practice.

Think about it—can you afford to miss out on what could be a pivotal moment in your recovery?

When others share their breakthrough moments and form lifelong friendships, do you want to hear about it secondhand? The stories we hear time and again are of people who took that leap, made that journey, and found something transformative waiting for them.

Making the Journey Worth It

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We understand that geographical distance might seem a barrier, but we encourage you to think differently.

Make a weekend of it!

Turn your conference attendance into a mini-break that could change your life. Past attendees tell us that the benefits they’ve gained – from vital connections to crucial insights about their recovery – have far outweighed any travel considerations. Whether you’re coming from Scotland, Cornwall, or even further afield, the investment in your recovery journey will pay dividends for years to come.

Looking Forward

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As we move deeper into 2025, our resolution for the cardiac arrest conference isn’t about personal transformation—it’s about creating a space where transformation becomes possible for others. The 10 Years Together conference represents more than just a milestone; more than a decade of a Facebook group. It’s a testament to the strength of our community and a beacon for those still finding their way.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.

As our community grows and our influence expands, these events become increasingly popular. We’ve seen how quickly spaces can fill up, and we’d hate for you to miss out on what promises to be our most impactful event yet.

Let’s make this resolution count together for the cardiac arrest conference.

1 thought on “A Resolution That Matters: Making Our 10 Years Together Conference the Best Yet”

  1. Paul is 100% correct! At the last event some attendees had never even met someone else who had suffered an SCA. The connections made were instant and continuous… and continue to grow post conference.
    If a cardiac arrest has featured in your life, whether directly or indirectly, this is your tribe. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet them. Your future self will thank you, beyond measure.

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