More than 80 people have already signed up for the first cardiac screening event in the Harwich area.

The event, which is being held at Harwich and Parkeston Football Club, in Dovercourt's Main Road, has been totally funded by the Marcus Armstrong Memorial Fund. 

The fund was set up after Marcus died suddenly from an undetected heart condition in May 2006.  He was 28. 

Since then, his parents Tony and Jackie have received phenomenal support from local people and organisations to raise funds in their son's memory to set up screening events to prevent other people losing a loved one prematurely. 

More than £20,000 has been raised so far. 

The screening unit is provided by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) which has developed a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians. 

these operate mobile screening events in the community and sports clubs around the UK. 

Fifty places are still available for the first event which is being held throughout the day on August 1. 

The age range is for those who are 14 to 35 and invitations have been sent to players from Harwich and Parkeston Football Club, Harwich and Dovercourt Golf and Cricket clubs, Little Oakley Football Clubs and others. 

Mr Armstrong said: "The family stress to all young people to take up these remaining places to ensure they have the opportunity to have any problem diagnosed before it is too late." 

To book an appointment go to the website:www.mybookingcalendar.com/cry?schedule=harwich

When connected, go to August 1 and click on Harwich screening, and pick the required appointment time.