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David Staff Memorial
Fell Race 2002
The
five-mile fell race involves 900 feet of climbing and centres on
Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen. Former
Blackburn Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School pupil, David Staff, died aged
17, after collapsing near the end of the 10k Darwen Dashers Road Race in
1994. He was found to be suffering
from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition resulting from the
thickening of the heart muscles. The
aim of the race, which has been held annually since David's death, is to
create awareness of heart disease in the young and hopefully prevent
unnecessary deaths. Granville
Staff, David's father, organises the event. He
said: "It is a great day that can be enjoyed by everybody, and we
hope to raise as much money as possible so that we can make an impact on
other people's lives."
For more information contact Granville Staff at
Granville@staff1947.plus.com
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