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Articles from regional publications - East Midlands (2007/08)

CRY aims to keep you in touch with media interest in healthcare awareness of Sudden Death Syndrome.  All articles have been sent in by the families concerned or by a press cuttings agency, and CRY has permission to reproduce the articles.

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Independent - heart condition may have killed Cameroon player

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14/11/08

Leicester Mercury

Heart-screening drive is our salute to Sarah

The family of a young woman who died of an undetected heart condition are aiming to raise £5,000 to set up a screening session for young people.  Sarah Simpson, of Narborough, was seemingly fit and healthy before she drowned in the bath in April, 2007. Experts believe the 20-year-old blacked out when she got in the hot water because of an undiagnosed heart defect.

25/09/08

Northampton Chronicle

£2,000 raised during fun day in memory of tragic girl Jade

A cheque worth more than £2,000 has been presented to CRY in memory of nine-year-old Jade Johnstone, who died suddenly during a swimming lesson at her Northampton school. 

01/07/08

Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Friends in sporting tribute to Tim

Fiends of Tim Spooner, the young footballer who died during a match last month, have already raised £2,000 in his memory. 

03/06/08

Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Appeal fund set up to remember footballer

The family of young footballer Tim Spooner, who died suddenly from a heart defect, have set up a fund in his memory. 

27/03/08

Leicester Mercury

Tragic mum calling for a heart 'MOT'

The family of footballer Matt Gadsby, who died on the pitch after suffering a rare heart condition, are calling on the Government to back a plan to screen all sports players. 

27/03/08

Leicester Mercury

Sarah's image cuts down family agony

A poster featuring 20-year-old Sarah Simpson, who died of an undiagnosed heart condition is being used to inspire experts to investigate the causes of such tragedies. 

15/01/08

Derby Evening Telegraph

Chris hoping to cross Kenya by pedal power

A police community support officer is planning to get on his bike and cycle across an African country despite the civil unrest it is experiencing. 

     

 

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