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2.30 pm – National charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is launching a postcard campaign at Stalybridge Celtic Football Club to raise awareness about heart problems in young people and promote screening for those at risk.

Mr Purnell is already on board with the campaign. 

He addressed the launch attended by the relatives of eight youngsters from the North West, who had their lives cut tragically short by Sudden Death Syndrome.   

They included parents David and Cath Pover, from Carrbrook, Stalybridge, whose 17-year-old son Mark collapsed and died from a massive heart attack seven minutes into a game of football. 

Speaking at the launch Mr Purnell said: “I think we are getting our message across.  There is a huge amount of support in Parliament for this campaign. 

“Sending these cards to local MP’s will make a massive difference and help raise awareness about this problem.”