Having run a highly successful appeal, Lismore decided to widen its support to cover other players impacted by serious injury or illness. Thus, Hearts+Balls came into being with the aim of ‘helping rugby help its own’.
 
Since its beginnings in 1999, Hearts+Balls have donated in the region of £700,000 to rugby players and their families. Through advice and advocacy, we also help them identify and apply for funds from other sources. 
 
From everyone at WRC we would like to extend our thanks for their support of our new defibrillator.  Our old unit was past its sell by date and thanks to their generosity we now have a shiny new one that would be suitable for all that use our club and those that use the facilities should it need to be deployed.      

Hearts+Balls also played a big part in the recovery of our own former u18 head coach, Croatian international #8, Tonci Buzov, who broke his neck playing for Hills on 26/9/2015. Incidentally Tonci is currently head coach at Hills and is still the assistant coach for the Croatian national team.
 
Hearts+Balls work can not continue without your support.  If you wish to donate a link can be found on their website Hearts+Ball Donations