Club's fundraiser for cardiac group
Unexplained sudden death in the young is frequently recorded as sue to natural causes but experts now believe that many of these deaths can be attributed to Sudden Death Syndrome from inherited forms of heart muscle disorders and irregular heart beats. It is often difficult to consider that someone who is apparently young and fit may
Tickets for gig tribute go well
Music fans are set to travel from far and wide to attend a concert in Malvern being staged by a Worcestershire band in tribute to a great friend of theirs who died after a cardiac malfunction. Fifty-eight-year-old Keith Jones of the band Rare Breed said they had sold nearly 200 tickets in less than a month
Cry for all our kids
The family of Armagh school-boy John McCall – who died a result of a heart defect while playing rugby in 2004 – are advising all parents to have their children screened. Ian McCall this week told the Gazette that a new clinic – must launched at the University of Ulster in Jordanstown – could prevent other
Dancers launch new charity calendar
Yetminster’s Dollywood Dancers celebrated their sixth birthday with afternoon tea and a birthday cake at the town’s Crafty Times tea room and also took the opportunity to launch their 2007 charity calendar. Last year’s calendar raised a substantial sum for St Margaret’s Hospice and this year founder Val Cookson decided its theme would be even more
Charity to benefit from family run
An Armagh family are gearing up to take part in the Bupa Great North Run next month, all in the name of charity. The six brothers and one sister will run the half marathon in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne on Sunday October 1 and all money raised will go to charity CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young. The
Daywalker prepares to rock the crowds
Wirral band Daywalker will be giggling with the X Factor’s Tabby this weekend. But although the boys will be rocking the Buzz FM stage with the Sharon Osbourne protégée at the Wirral Show this weekend, entering the talent show isn’t something the boys are planning any time soon. Dave Robinson, lead vocals in the band, said:
Bereaved mum helps others cope with grief
The mother of Northamptonshire student Laura Hillier, who died suddenly three years ago from a rare heart illness, is coming to terms with her grief by supporting other bereaved families. The 21-year-old trainee teacher collapsed without warning in her father’s GP practice in Blisworth on June 20, 2003. Dr Tony Hillier, his wife Joan and their
College team runs half-marathon in Seb's memory
Two years after the tragic death of Sebastian English, a 15-year-old boy at Lord Wandsworth College, 15 teachers and pupils ran the Bath Half-marathon in support of the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Seb died of a rare genetic disorder that had also claimed his father’s life 12 years previously and CRY seeks to
Nurse's heart stopped at the shock of her
Nurse Lisa Jane Browne died from heart failure brought on by the shock of a ringing alarm clock, an inquest ruled yesterday. The 27-year-old, who died in 1998, suffered from an undiagnosed heart abnormality which caused her hear to stop beating after the sudden shock of her 6am alarm call. Last year experts discovered the paediatric
Penguin moved too fast for me
There are many tales to be told about last Sunday’s Bath half-marathon. On the plus side, there was the great Australian outside-half, Michael Lynagh, who at 11 o’clock swore that his chronic back complaint made it impossible for him to take part, and who at 1pm was hurtling down the finishing straight. He promptly announced he’d loved it
Brothers' marathon effort for CRY
Three Armagh brothers are to run a half marathon in memory of Royal School student John McCall, who died suddenly two years ago with a rare heart condition. Brothers Matthew, Paul and Mark Nicholson, former students of the Royal School, Armagh are running the Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon on Sunday 19th March. Explained Matthew: “We’re running
Mum wins battle for fresh inquest into nurse's death
A North Wales mum whose daughter died when her “alarm clock” was triggered, yesterday won her five-year battle for a new inquest. Nurse Lisa Browne suffered Long QT Syndrome – but it was only discovered after an inquest, which recorded an open verdict. Experts said then they could not find a reason why she died in January
Daniel remembered
The parents of a talented young footballer who collapsed and died during a Sunday league game have set up a charitable fund to try to prevent further tragedies. The Daniel Young Memorial Fund was set up in memory of the 16-year-old who collapsed on the pitch and died while playing for Atherton LR u17s in September.
Cindy's 13,000ft leap for charity
An estate agent braved the cold to jump out of a plane, raising £390 for charity. Cindy Pride, 52, from Chalford, Westbury, completed the 13,000ft tandem parachute jump in Netheravon Airfield, near Salisbury. She donated the money to CRY, a charity which raises awareness of cardiac risk in the young. She said: “I chose the charity
Book gives 101 reasons to get up
A book promoting the work of a charity that helps people affected by sudden death syndrome was launched last week. The book, entitled 101 Reasons To Get Up In The Morning, has been compiled to raise funds for, and also awareness of, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). It contains inspirational quotes from a variety of
County boy's photo featured in cardiac campaign
A photo of a 15-year-old boy from Worcestershire who died suddenly due to an undetected heart condition features on a provoking new postcard to raise awareness of cardiac death in the young. Robert Poysor will be seen alongside seven other young people, including 32-year-old Scott Alan Jackson, also from the county, who all lost their lives
Golf day boost for charity
Golfers hit the green for the ninth year running on Sunday to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The Howard Jennings CRY Memorial Golf tournament took place at Little Hay Golf Club, Bovingdon. Sixty-five players from all around the country joined in. The winner was Patrick Furlong playing in the Bekker UK team, second
Ball raises cash in memory of Oliver
A summer ball held in memory of a baby who tragically died of a rare heart condition has raised thousands of pounds for charity. The End of Summer Ball, organised by the North Cadbury Parent and Toddler Group, was held in a marquee in the grounds of North Cadbury Court in memory of Oliver Montague. Oliver
Tribute is paid to a gifted youngster
A concert held in memory of a teenager who tragically died has raised over £1,000 for charity. Alex Buckler (left), a talented sportsman and King’s School pupil, died, in January 2004, aged 17, of cardiac arrhythmia, a heart condition. In memory of Alex, a concert, organised by his parents Charles and Rosalind of Pear Ash Farm,
Funds raised for heart charity
Fife Herald and St. Andrews Citizen – 9th September 2005 Family and friends of a young Tayport woman who died from an undiagnosed heart condition have raised money for a charity which aims to find the causes of such tragedies. The money was raised by holding a party A cheque for £2,375 has been presented to CRY
Estate agents take the field for charity
Local estate agents FBM are playing an active role in the local community. The company recently entered a six-a-side football team into a competition held at Kilgetty playing fields, raising money for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Manager of the Pembroke office, Luke Lawrence, said: “It was an ideal opportunity to raise money for charity
Andy Scott benefit fund
Andy Scott is a 32-year-old former professional footballer (Sheffield United, Brentford, Oxford and Leyton Orient) who has been forced to retire from the game after doctors warned any physical exercise could kill him. Andy has been diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), a genetic disorder which restricts the efficient pumping of blood around the body due to
Tragic mum's bid to save youngsters
A bereaved mum is campaigning for young people to be screened for potential cardiovascular disorders following the death of her son from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. Ruth Lowe, of Fulwood, says if her 21-year-old son Andrew Parr had been given an ECG, his heart problem, which went undetected until his death, may have been picked up sooner.
Local group highlights cardiac risks among young people
The Omagh members of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) held an awareness day in Prospect Court last weekend to give local people an insight into the work they are doing, and the campaigns in which they are taking part. One of the biggest campaigns they are taking part in is the Postcard Campaign, which began
Mother's mission to raise SADS profile
An Ulverston mum who lost her 22-year-old son to the little-known adult equivalent of cot death has set herself an awareness-raising mission. Two years after Lee Stables died suddenly while enjoying a backpacking trip around India, his mum Sharen is hoping to raise both funds and knowledge of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS). “I’m doing it