From Champion to Heart Trust Patron
Few sporting moments rival the drama of Rob Waddell’s 2008 Olympic rowing trial against Mahé Drysdale, where mid-race heart palpitations forced Rob to ease up, revealing a private struggle with atrial fibrillation.
A year later, he underwent successful cardiac ablation at Waikato Hospital. Now a patron of The Heart Trust, Rob is giving back, helping ensure world-class cardiac care is accessible across the Midland region.
His journey—from Olympic gold to heart patient—reminds us that heart conditions can affect anyone, and that with expert care, recovery and renewal are always within reach.
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Every heartbeat matters
Since 1976, The Heart Trust has been at the forefront of improving cardiac care for over one million people across the Midland region, ensuring that life-saving technology, specialist expertise, and advanced treatments reach patients and families when they need it most.
Email: info@thehearttrust.org.nz
Phone: 027 391 5854
Address: 14 Horne Street, Hamilton 3204