A fun run is being held in memory of a popular city DJ who died suddenly from a heart condition he never knew he had. 

Scott McCollin, also known as DJ Untouchable, was 20 years old when he died from a Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) while on holiday in Greece.  His heart failed because of the condition he had, but never knew about. 

And Scott is not alone – SADS kills eight seemingly fit, young people in the UK every week. 

His family are holding the Rainbow Fun Run for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), a charity that helps families that have lost loved ones, promotes heart screening and raising awareness of the heart conditions that often go unnoticed until it is too late. 

“We didn’t know he had it,” said his mother Linda Nesbitt. 

“My husband died nearly fourteen years ago from the same thing … we know it’s genetic, but we didn’t before and never had Scott screened. 

“We need to create awareness and get people with similar conditions in the family to be screened.” 

The five-kilometre run at Willen Lane on Saturday May 29 will see Scott’s family and friends taking part in his memory in an event that marks his 23^rd birthday.  And they are keen for more people to take part. 

“We want people to come along, help raise a bit of money, and to make people more aware,” said Linda. 

The walk will take place between 11am and 1pm and anyone who would like to support can turn up on the day. 

For more information contact Linda on 07729 353 356 or e-mail landascotty@aol.com