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Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Heart club receives hundreds of pounds from donations
A HEART club has received hundreds of pounds in donations. Bournemouth Heart Club recently received a £400 donation from Bournemouth Rotary Club. This is nothing new for Bournemouth Rotary, with their longstanding commitment to support 'local health initiatives'. The president, Virginia Beck, presented the cheque of £400 to Caroline Marshall, the general manager of the heart club. Founded in 1996, the heart club provides rehabilitation support for individuals recovering from cardiac procedures or living with a high risk of coronary heart disease. Today, its services also extend to those managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, offering tailored exercise programmes and health education to improve long-term outcomes. A spokesperson for Bournemouth Rotary said: "The club's support of the Heart Club spans decades, with former member the late Peter Bath instrumental in funding the construction of the gymnasium in 1996. "This latest donation reflects Rotary's continued dedication to promoting community well-being." President Beck stated that Bournemouth Heart Club represents 'the very best of community care'. She said: "The Bournemouth Heart Club represents the very best of community care - compassionate, consistent, and life-changing. "We're proud to support its mission and hope this contribution helps sustain its vital work for those recovering from cardiac issues and managing long-term health conditions."
Miami Herald
13-02-2025
- Miami Herald
Retired cop shoots her teen grandson after he punches hole in a wall, PA police say
A retired police officer is accused of shooting her teenage grandson, who tried to stop the bullet with a gaming console, according to Pennsylvania authorities and news reports. Police in Pittsburgh said Feb. 11 the 16-year-old victim was dropped off at a hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. A family member who dropped him off, authorities said, left before officers arrived. That family member was determined to be 63-year-old Virginia Beck, a retired Pittsburgh police officer, KDKA reported. Beck and her grandson were involved in an argument in her Stanton Heights neighborhood home that led to the shooting. Before the shooting, the grandson had recently ran away from home and was brought back to his grandmother's home by police, according to WPXI. He said they began to argue when his grandmother became angry after he punched a hole in a bedroom wall. As their argument intensified, the grandson picked up a PlayStation console with the intent of smashing it, according to a criminal complaint obtained by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Instead, Beck pulled a gun from her waist and shot her grandson in the upper thigh, police told WTAE. The grandson attempted to use the PlayStation to block the gunshot, the Post-Gazette reported. Police said the teen was listed in stable condition in the hospital, and WTAE reported he was later released. Beck was charged with criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children and recklessly endangering another person, police said. She was taken to the Allegheny County Jail. WPXI reported Beck was denied bail, as a judge said she posed a threat to her grandson and the community.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Yahoo
Retired Pittsburgh police officer accused of shooting grandson during argument
A retired Pittsburgh police officer is now charged with shooting her own grandson. The shooting happened early Tuesday morning in the city's Stanton Heights neighborhood. Police announced the arrest of Virginia Beck, 63, who retired from the force in 2019 Tuesday night. Tonight on Channel 11 News at 6 p.m., reporter Cara Sapida digs into the argument that allegedly sparked the violence and why investigators believe she tried to hide a key piece of evidence. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
