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NEWS: What is the media saying?

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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02/07/09 ITV.com Wimbledon dream
James Doherty, 14, was a county tennis champion and one of Britain's most promising young players. But his dreams were shattered last September after he suffered a heart attack and collapsed on the court and stopped breathing for 11 minutes.
01/07/09 Evening Standard Wimbledon dream comes true for tennis hopeful who 'died' on court
A teenage tennis player who “died” for 11 minutes after collapsing during a match is to fulfil his dream of walking out onto Wimbledon's Centre Court.  James Doherty, 14, stopped breathing and his lips turned blue after a heart attack at the Hazelwood Tennis Academy in Enfield. Doctors believed he had little chance of surviving.
30/06/09 BBC website Heart tour 'saves 13 lives'
Thirteen young people have been detected with serious heart defects during a charity screening tour.
30/06/09 BBC website Testing for heart abnormalities
Paul Austin, 22, went along to get tested by cardiologist Dr Michael Papadakis.

23/06/09

The Daily Express

Screen hearts to save young lives

Daniel Young had just scored for his football team when he collapsed on the pitch.  Doctors later told his family that, due to an undiagnosed heart condition, the super-fit 16-year-old was probably dead before he hit the ground. 

31/05/09

Sunday Telegraph

How to reduce the risk of heart disease

(An independent supplement from Infocus Media)

Heart disease has long been known as the 'silent killer'.  Professor Peter Weissberg, Medical Director of the British Heart Foundation, says this holds true today. 

28/05/09

The Sun

Screen saver for hearts

A new campaign, launched this month by Little Britain comic David Walliams, hopes to reduce the number of preventable deaths by screening hearts of young people across the UK. 

27/04/09

The Daily Telegraph

Generous runners show they are are the best of British

The Great British public rose magnificently to the occasion of yesterday's Flora London Marathon.

24/04/09

Evening Standard

Richards mauls the Lions for overlooking Harlequin pair

Simon Halliday, the ex-England, Bath and Quins centre, is aiming to raise £10,000 for the CRY charity by completing the London Marathon. 

14/04/09

Evening Standard

Inspiring tales of the long-distance runners

It's the final push, as dedicated runners gear up to take on the Flora London Marathon a week on Sunday.  Jennifer Livesey, is running for CRY, in memory of her boyfriend Simon. 

06/04/09 BBC website Clinic for younger heart victims
A screening clinic has been launched to reduce the number of young people who suffer cardiac arrests.  The clinic, set up by charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (Cry), was opened at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) by Culture Secretary Andy Burnham.

01/04/09

Rugby World

Fitting tribute (letter of the month)

"I'd like to thank the rugby community as well as a wider group of people for their immense support and fund-raising activities following the unexpected death of my brother, Simon McNamara, from SADS last July, aged 25."

March 2009

In Force

Force Stars to shine at awards

Forge the BAFTAS and the Oscars...the most important awards night of the year occurs on Saturday, June 20, when the stars of this force will be treading the red carpet at this year's City of London Police Awards and Charity Dinner Dance. 

22/01/09

Cycling Weekly

Your heart through the ages

John Ibbotson was a professional cyclist who died at the age of 27 due to a heart abnormality that showed no previous symptoms.  Cardiac screening could have detected it and when his family set up a fund to support young cyclists wanting to follow in Ibbotson's footsteps, they insisted cardiac screening be part of the process. 

11/11/08

BBC website

Sudden noises danger for sisters

When Chloe and Evie Church wake for school, they cannot use an alarm clock like other children.  The sisters, aged 11 and nine, have a syndrome that means a loud noise or a sudden shock could be dangerous or even fatal.

13/10/08 BBC website Life without my noisy boy
A year ago, Claire Prosser's teenage son died suddenly of an undiagnosed heart condition. Here, she explains what helps her cope - and what not to say to a grieving parent.

13/10/08

BBC Radio 4

Life After Tom

Charting Claire Prosser's first year without her teenage son, Tom, who died suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition, and exploring the process of rebuilding after the unimaginable has happened.

13/10/08

Now

'She was my world.  We hugged, she kissed me...48 minutes later she was dead'

When James Brown, 32, kissed his wife Katrina, 30, that morning, he had no idea it would be their last goodbye.

02/10/08

Cycling Weekly

Get the knowledge

If you are interested in finding out more about sports nutrition and fitness testing to boost your winter training, Fit-For coaching may have just the thing for you. 

02/10/08

BBC website

Sudden Death Syndrome

Every single week, 15 young people from all walks of life die from the condition known as Sudden Death Syndrome. Now research done in the Midlands has found a new way of diagnosing people at risk so they can get treatment before tragedy strikes

01/10/08

BBC Television

Inside Out - BBC East Midlands (Video - 59MB)

This television programme looks at the issue of young sudden cardiac death in the UK.  CRY supporter Andrew Gadsby talks about the loss of his son Matt, and the programme also features contributions from CRY's Honorary President Sir Ian Botham and CRY Research Fellow Dr Carey Edwards.

01/10/08 BBC website Inside Out (BBC East Midlands) - Sudden Cardiac Death
Eight young people a week are estimated to die from heart failure in England. Dr Sanjay Sharma, a consultant cardiologist from the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, answers questions about sudden cardiac death in the young.

29/09/08

British Medical Journal

Preparticipation screening for cardiovascular abnormalities in young competitive athletes

The cardiovascular benefits of regular physical exercise are well established. However, a small proportion of young (aged 35 years or under) athletes with unsuspected heart disease are at increased risk of exercise related sudden cardiac death. The majority of such deaths are attributable to cardiac anomalies, most of which can be identified during life.  more

27/09/08

Cycling Weekly

Cardiac Risk in the Young

In October 2005 John Ibbotson died suddenly at the age of 27.  The cause of his death was a heart abnormality that simply caused it to stop beating. 

14/08/08

The Glasgow Herald

Racing to stop a silent killer

A screening programme has been set up in a bid to prevent fatal heart attacks in young athletes. 

09/08/08

The Daily Express

Family live with the fear of death at any moment

Four members of the same family are ticking time bombs.  Rob Griffiths, 44, and three of his children - Rhys, 20, Rhiann, five, and Nelly, two - all suffer from Long QT Syndrome, which can cause the heart to stop suddenly. 

08/08/08

The Sun

My tots defy death

Dad Rob Griffiths hugs his little girls - who like him have a genetic condition that can spell sudden death. 

16/07/08

Evening Standard

March for heart victims

Hundreds of people will march along the banks of the Thames this weekend in memory of children and teenagers who have died from undiagnosed heart conditions. 

03/07/08

BBC News website

Sporting 'heart screening' call

Screening sportsmen for signs of hidden heart conditions could save lives, a study has concluded.  Each year in the UK, hundreds of apparently fit people suffer 'sudden cardiac death'.

31/05/08

The Sun

Son's sad legacy (dad has same rare disease that killed his lad)

A dad whose talented footballer son died from a rare disease has been told he has the same condition.  Roger Maddams, 47, could have a heart attack at any moment due to Sudden Unexpected Death Syndrome - which killed son Jack, 17, in his sleep. 

24/05/08

BBC website

(Video Nation)

Cardiac Risk (Video)

Mark Fox threw himself into health charity work after his twin sister died suddenly of a heart condition when she was 13 years old. He's made a film about the affect it's all had on him.

08/05/08

Irish Football Association website

Evans backs cardiac screening of young players

The Northern Ireland U19 girls and U17 boys have had ECGs (electrocardiograms) carried out by the CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) Screening Service at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown. Northern Ireland international, Jonny Evans has praised the Association’s Child Welfare Department for initiating the testing of the young players.

 

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01/07/09

Hounslow Chronicle

Tragedy of Bees fan who died in his sleep at 14

Tom Clabburn died in his sleep from an undiagnosed cardiac disease.  The young Brentford fan, who went to bed with a suspected virus and never woke up, was remembered this week at the final leg of a heart testing tour. 

27/06/09

Express & Star (Walsall)

Dinner to honour Anton

A back tie charity dinner is being held in memory of an emerging Walsall FC player who collapsed on the training pitch. 

26/06/09

Southall Gazette

Agony of losing a healthy teenager

It is impossible to imagine the agony of walking into the bedroom of your 14-year-old son to try to wake him up only to discover he has died. 

23/06/09

News Letter (Belfast)

Armagh school prepares for tour

As part of their Tour fundraising effort the senior rugby players from Royal School Armagh decided to raise funds for the charity CRY.  And before their departure the boys handed over a cheque for £1,800 to Ian McCall, father of their inspirational former captain, John McCall. 

15/06/09

Evening Gazette (Teesside)

Hear our Cry (Parents continue lifesaving quest)

A couple who lost their teenage son to a hidden heart condition re continuing to try to ensure other parents don't suffer the same despair. 

13/06/09

Bolton News

Concert tribute to Daniel

Performers are joining forces to raise cash in memory of a teenager who died during a football match in 2005. 

12/06/09

Brentford, Chiswick & Isleworth Times

Free heart tests in memory of Tom

The family of a teenage Brentford fan who died unexpectedly from an undiagnosed heart condition have launched free screenings to save the lives of other young people. 

11/06/09

Lancashire Evening Post

Youngster's tragic death inspires coast-to-coast walk

A trio of charity walkers have walked the breadth of the country in memory of a youngster who collapsed and died outside a Preston night club. 

09/06/09

Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Timmy's memorial garden is opened

A memorial garden created in memory of a young footballer has been officially opened by his former club. 

03/06/09

Birmingham Mail

Young lives saved by heart check-ups

Two potential victims of 'adult cot death' have been saved in the first year a specialist Birmingham heart clinic has been running, doctors have revealed. 

03/06/09

Londonderry Sentinel

Heart screenings on offer

CRY - Cardiac Risk in the Young, have announced that they will continue offering screenings in Londonderry. 

03/06/09

Lancashire Evening Post

We're all ticking along nicely...

Around 200 young people between the ages of 14 and 35 attended a free heart screening session, in the car park at Morrison's supermarket, in Mariners Way, Ashton. 

28/05/09

Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Tragedy of girl's sudden death

A nine-year-old girl collapsed and died while at a school swimming lesson moments after completing a width of the pool without armbands or a float for the first time. 

27/05/09

Lancashire Evening Post

Stars drop in to help heart screen day for the young

A host of stars will lend a hand at a heart screening session in Preston. 

25/05/09

Manchester Evening News

Heart tragedy parents on a mission to save young lives

The parents of a 16-year-old boy who died after collapsing on the football pitch are urging youngsters to have heart screening to prevent another tragedy. 

21/05/09

Frinton & Walton Gazette

Heart check for triathlete

A fundraising athlete has had his heart scanned to raise awareness of heart problems in the young. 

15/05/09

Liverpool Echo

Family raises money for heart screening

The family of a promising young Liverpool footballer who died suddenly from a heart condition when he was just 16 gathered to launch a two-day health screening campaign. 

11/05/09 BBC Radio Merseyside The CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 09 (audio clip)
Hayley Marshall talks about the sudden death of her brother John, and about the CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 09

08/05/09

Harwich & Manningtree Standard

Dance will raise vital cash for CRY

Organisers of a fundraising drive which has raised more than £19,000 over the past few years are set to raise even more cash for a vital heart screening initiative in Dovercourt. 

07/05/09

Pocklington Post

Kyla's row in for sister
A Market Weighton woman rowed 500km in memory of her sister.  Kyla Hanson took part in the challenge to raise money for CRY.

05/05/09

Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Emotional tribute to young people who died
A 'very emotional' village charity day generated more than £1,000 in memory of Blisworth residents Laura Hillier and Timmy Spooner, who died from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) at the age of 21, five years apart.

04/05/09

The Northern Echo

Screening campaign launched in city
A National screening drive aiming to cut the number of sudden deaths among young people has been launched in the region.

04/05/09

Malton & Pickering Mercury

Family anguish at son's death
Michael Anderson, of Arbour Way, Norton, died of natural causes in January due to a heart condition.
03/05/09 Tyne Tees & Border News Launch of the CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 09 (video clip)
TV coverage of the launch of the CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 09

01/05/09

BBC Radio Three Counties

Launch of the CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 09 (audio clip)
CRY Chief Executive, Alison Cox, talks about the launch of the screening tour.

01/05/09

BBC Radio Cumbria

Launch of the CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 09 (audio clip)
CRY Chief Executive, Alison Cox, talks about the launch of the screening tour.

01/05/09

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Launch of the CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 09 (audio clip)
CRY Chief Executive, Alison Cox, talks about the launch of the screening tour.

01/05/09

BBC Radio Newcastle

Launch of the CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 09 (audio clip)
CRY Chief Executive, Alison Cox, talks about the launch of the screening tour.

01/05/09

BBC Radio Sheffield

Launch of the CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 09 (audio clip)
CRY Chief Executive, Alison Cox, talks about the launch of the screening tour.

01/05/09

BBC Radio Tees

Launch of the CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 09 (audio clip)
CRY Chief Executive, Alison Cox, talks about the launch of the screening tour.

30/04/09

Frinton & Walton Gazette

Fundraiser with heart

A Triathlon competitor hopes to raise £1,000 to help prevent young people dying of heart defects. 

29/04/09 Tottenham, Wood Green and Edmonton Journal Hughes the daddy!
Mark Hughes described completing the London Marathon as "amazing" after raising over £4,000 for charity in memory of his best friend Ralph Murwill.

29/04/09

Coleraine Times

Marathon effort for CRY charity

It is ten years since Aaron Lundy died suddenly from a cardiac condition and to mark the anniversary a number of his friends have organised relay teams to take part in the Belfast Marathon in support of CRY. 

23/04/09

Ulster Gazette & Armagh Standard

First Run Armagh is a success

The First Run Armagh road race event was held around the streets of Armagh on Sunday. 

23/04/08

Birmingham Mail

Screening alert for heart risks

More than one in ten people who turned up for random heart checks at a special Midland screening day7 against 'adult cot death' have been referred to a cardiologist. 

22/04/09 Hornsey & Crouch End Journal Best friend's memory spurs Mark on
Haringey physiotherapist Mark Hughes will be tying on his running shoes for a good cause at this weekend's London Marathon - and he has already raised over £3,000.

10/04/09

Cumberland News

Garry inspires marathon bid

He may be a fitness instructor but even Ian Harkness knows that everyone has a limit and says the London Marathon may well prove to be his. 

09/04/09

Western Gazette (North Dorset)

Marathon women set the pace for the first Dorset run

Dedicated women runners in the Gillingham Trotters Club are not content with just running the London Marathon this year. 

07/04/09

Heartland Evening News

Tragic Claire fronts high profile campaign

A Nuneaton woman who died suddenly while on a night out with friends is one of the faces of a new high profile campaign. 

07/04/09

Manchester Evening News

Hidden heart killer that hits the young

Tragic stories of a teenage footballer and a dance-loving schoolgirl who both died from heart attacks are being used to help save other young lives. 

06/04/09

Bolton News

Amy's tragic tale could save lives

11-year-old Amy Williams, who died suddenly in her sleep, is to be featured in a postcard campaign to highlight the condition of sudden cardiac death. 

06/04/09 Channel M TV Heart attack kids (video clip)
News item from Manchester's Channel M

03/04/09

Ulster Star

Special night celebrates a special life

A special concert has been held in memory of a young Lisburn woman who died from sudden cardiac death. 

03/04/09

Herald Express (Torquay)

700-mile ride in Ollie's memory

The friends of tragic Totnes trainee teacher Ollie Marsden, who died shockingly of a heart complaint aged just 21, are planning a 700-mile bike ride to raise cash in his memory. 

03/04/09

Lancashire Evening Telegraph

Darwen families' ten years of campaigning pays off

Ten years of campaigning for heart screening has paid off for two families who lost their sons to sudden cardiac death. 

01/04/09

Herald Express ( Torquay)

Heart charity set to benefit from match

More than £3,000 was was raised for charity at Totnes on Sunday in the inaugural Ollie Marsden Shield game.  Ollie, who was only 21, collapsed and died during a training session at Totnes last October. 

26/03/09

Halesowen News

Tragic deaths promote cardiac checks

Two Halesowen teenagers who died from hidden heart conditions will feature in a postcard campaign to prevent future tragedies. 

18/03/09

Daily Echo (Bournemouth)

'On the run for my son'

Penny Simpson is running her first ever marathon, aged 60, in memory of her son who died of a heart attack, aged 26. 

18/03/09

Coleraine Times

Dad's plea

The sudden death of a teenager in Newry at the weekend, has prompted fresh calls for heart screening from a Portstewart father. 

18/03/09

Portsmouth News

Family of tragic Ed tee off to raise cash for vital check-up

A fundraising drive was in full swing at a charity golf day held for a young footballer who died on the pitch. 

18/03/09

Herald Express (Devon)

Charity game for cardiac fund

Gone but not forgotten.  Totness will be remembering Ollie Marsden when they play Withycombe at Borough Park next Sunday (March 29). 

17/03/09

News Letter (Belfast)

Teen's death prompts fresh calls for heart screening

The funeral of 16-year-old 'super fit' teenager Oisin McGuinness will be held at 1pm today in his home city of Newry. 

14/03/09

Richmond & Twickenham Times

Memorial fund for Ewell teacher raises £5,000

A fund set up in memory of a hugely popular Ewell teacher, who died suddenly, raised over £5,000 in less than a day. 

13/03/09

Derby Evening Telegraph

Footballer's family back cardiac appeal

The family of a footballer who died of a heart condition will help launch a health awareness campaign today. 

12/03/09

Dudley Chronicle

Mum's plea on heart checks

A mother whose air cadet son collapsed and died is urging young people from across Dudley to take advantage of a free health screening programme which could save their lives. 

12/03/09

Woking News & Mail

Parents pay tribute to a generous, caring son

The parents of a young man who died of a rare heart condition in his sleep have paid tribute to their 'warm and generous' son. 

11/03/09

York Evening Press

Crying all the way to the bank

York Karate Academy members took part in a special training course to raise awareness and money for the CRY programme which researches into sudden death syndrome in young people as well as helping bereaved parents. 

11/03/09

Birmingham Mail

Son's death saved my daughter's life

A tragedy has led to new life for a Midland family devastated by the sudden death of a teenager from a rare heart syndrome. 

10/03/09

The Sentinel

Postcards aiming to spare parents' grief

The parents of a teenager who died of a heart condition he never knew he had hope his image will help raise awareness of sudden cardiac death among young people.  A picture of Nathan Butler appears alongside photos of 11 other young victims on a new postcard being produced by charity CRY. 

07/03/09

Portsmouth News

Boxing bonanza rings in cash in memory of Peter

Robbie Welch may have got beaten in his first foray into a boxing ring but having raised £3,000 for a good cause he was able to take it on the chin. 

28/02/09

Gloucestershire Echo

Beautiful tribute for dear Leanne

Leanne Haddrell's family and friends are delighted with a memorial bench they have installed next to her graveside. 

27/02/09

Kent Messenger

Friends join race in Jack's memory

Michael Hutton, 18, and Alex Wharton, 19, are taking part in the Reading Half Marathon, on Sunday, March 29, in honour of Jack Maddams, who died from a rare heart condition at his home in Wigmore last year.

27/02/09

Chiswick Times

Support for a cause close to Scott's heart

Brentford have announced Cardiac Risk in the Young will sponsor their away strip for a second successive year. 

23/02/09

Kent Messenger

Score of 700 at match for Jack

A football match dedicated to talented Medway student Jack Maddams has raised £703 for charity. 

20/02/09

Kent Messenger

Footballers' tribute to Jack

A football match will be dedicated to Jack Maddams tomorrow (Saturday). 

18/02/09

Driffield Times

Valentine tribute to sportsman

Organisers of a charity Valentine dance held in memory of a popular Driffield sportsman have thanked supporters after the final total raised was announced. 

16/02/09

Heartland Evening News

Campaign to raise CRY awareness

An emotive campaign is being launched in the Midlands to highlight the tragic legacy of young people dying suddenly. 

15/02/09

Shuttle Times & News (Kidderminster)

Cardiac Risk in the Young launches Valentine's Campaign

This Valentine's Day, a leading heart charity highlights the tragic legacy of young, sudden cardiac death for those left behind. 

13/02/09

Lancashire Evening Post

I'll walk marathon a day for dead pal

An adventurous hiker is planning to walk almost 200 miles in a week in memory of a school pal who died suddenly due to an undetected heart condition. 

11/02/09

Londonderry Sentinel

Lifesaving donation for Lisneal

The parents of Eglinton teenager, James McGowan, who died suddenly following a PE lesson in 2007, have donated a set of potentially life-saving defibrillators to his old school, Lisneal College. 

11/02/09

Enfield Advertiser

Sponsor appeal for marathon pair

A pair of joggers from Enfield are appealing for sponsors as they raise their game to take on the London Marathon. 

05/02/09

Strabane Chronicle

'Don't pretend this is not happening'

The message was loud and clear to all who attended the Cardiac Awareness Public Meeting at Derg Valley Leisure Centre last Wednesday.  'Don't pretend this is not happening!' 

05/02/09

Strabane Chronicle

Family supporting CRY's call for screening programme after death of teenage daughter

February 22, 2006 is a day that will live with the Gallagher family, Strabane, forever.  It was the day their youngest daughter, Lauren, passed away from a then undiagnosed heart condition, aged just 13. 

05/02/09

Surrey Mirror

Teenager Tom Copeland riding on with passion

Tom Copeland is a name you should remember.  At 19 he is one of the brightest and talented riders looking to make his mark on the international racing scene. 

29/01/09

Sale & Altrincham Messenger

We're on the ball

A football themed charity event will be held in Altrincham to raise awareness of cardiac disease among young people. 

28/01/09

Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Memories of Jade, year from tragedy

The parents of nine-year-old Jade Johnstone have paid tribute to their daughter one year after her death. 

26/01/09

The Northern Echo

Dad welcomes latest plans to ease suffering

A North-East father who lost a son to a rare heart condition has welcomed changers to the law which should ease the suffering of grieving parents. 

24/01/09

Western Mail

A silent killer in our midst

Mark Young was an apparently fit young man with his whole life ahead of him.  Mark collapsed on the football pitch in front of his best friends and died almost instantly of an undiagnosed heart condition. 

24/01/09

Western Mail

Life-saving scans

A new cardiac screening programme was launched last November at the University of Glamorgan in a bid to prevent these untimely deaths. 

23/01/09

Hertfordshire Mercury

Marathon trio are in for the long run

Residents from Hertford are gearing up to take part in this year's London Marathon. 

22/01/09

Birmingham Mail

Santa's early start in 2009

Christmas came early for staff at a Birmingham charity set up to help the bereaved families of youngsters who die suddenly from heart problems. 

21/01/09

Londonderry Sentinel

Mother promotes screening in her tribute to Brendan

The mother of a young Waterside man who died of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) in 2003, has urged members of the public to avail of a new life-saving cardiac screening service. 

20/01/09

Southern Daily Echo

Our Graeme went to sleep one night and never woke up

One day she hopes to be able to think of only good things when she remembers her beloved son, Graeme.  But for now, the sheer horror of losing him so suddenly still torments Jan Blenkinsop. 

15/01/09

Belfast Telegraph

Mother's plea after teenage son dies

Maura Hegarty, from Curryneirin, who lost her 19-year-old son, Brendan, in 2003, gave her backing to the first cardiac screening event to be staged in Derry. 

14/01/09

Surrey Mirror

Horley man runs marathon in his friend's honour

When popular football player Stuart Attridge died suddenly halfway through a match, it sent shockwaves through Reigate. 

13/01/09

Isle of Man Examiner

Screening saves lives

Craig's Heartstrong Foundation is holding its third annual heart screening weekend, in association with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) on February 7 and 8 at the Hilton Hotel, Douglas. 

13/01/09

Gloucestershire Echo

£1.8k in Leanne's memory

Mary and Mike Haddrell from Aston-on-Carant, near Twekesbury received a cheque from Tewkesbury School's charity week collection for Cardiac Risk in the Young. 

08/01/09

South Wales Echo

University of Glamorgan to hold free cardiac clinic

The University of Glamorgan is helping to target a silent killer.  It is holding a second cardiac clinic on Saturday January 17th. 

31/12/08

Fermanagh Herald

Cheques for charity

Aisling and Aoife McCann from Maguiresbridge, arranged a party at their house in memory of their sister, Aine, who died of Myocarditis in December 2002, at age eight. 

22/12/08

The Portsmouth News

Tragic teenager may have died from heart defect that lay hidden

Popular teenager Luke Francis died from a heart condition he never knew he had, his grieving mother revealed today. 

16/12/08

Clacton Gazette

Lizzi and Josh plan charity event in memory of heart victim Ollie, 21

Ollie Marsden collapsed in front of his team-mates at a rugby training session and later died from a suspected heart attack. 

14/12/08

Portsmouth FC match day programme

CRY for Christopher

On Friday June 8th 2007, Pompey and Inter Milan fan Christopher Dixon was playing football in a Swanage park with his friends.  He had been in high spirits, speaking to both his mum and girlfriend before playing.  Minutes later Christopher collapsed.

10/12/08

Oxford Mail

Charity work keeps son's memory alive

Robert Lancaster was just 21 when he collapsed and died from an undiagnosed heart condition.  The former pupil at St Edward's School, North Oxford, passed away in Canada last year while in a queue for a ski lift. 

25/11/08

Middlesbrough Eve Gazette

Campus lads claim trophy

Billingham Campus are celebrating after winning the hotly-contested John Owens Trophy.  John was a victim of Sudden Death Syndrome, and the tournament is held in his honour every year. 

25/11/08

Nottingham Evening Post

Brother leads team in tribute rugby match

A charity rugby matched raised about £2,000 in memory of Simon McNamara, who died suddenly on holiday. 

21/11/08

Belfast Telegraph

Cardiac time bomb that claimed my son threatens 1,000 children

More than a thousand school children risk dropping dead from sudden heart failure, a grieving father has claimed.  They have cardiac abnormalities similar to that which struck down Armagh rugby player John McCall at just 18 years old, his dad said. 

21/11/08

Irish News (Belfast)

Mother shares family story of pain and hope

Jonathan Gallagher was only nine years old when he collapsed during a swimming lesson and died.  Nobody was able to tell his family why it happened and a post-mortem examination was inconclusive. 

21/11/08

Nottingham Evening Post

Match tribute to rugby fan Simon

Brothers Jon and Simon McNamara were big rugby fans.  So when Simon's life was cut short on holiday in Croatia, Jon decided a charity rugby match was a fitting tribute. 

21/11/08

Irish News (Belfast)

Scheme may have saved 10 lives (CRY Postcard campaign launch)

The lives of 10 young people may have been saved through a screening programme set up to tackle the rise in the number of sudden deaths. 

21/11/08

News Letter

Postcard campaign on cardiac screening

Twelve people under the age of 35 die every week from undiagnosed heart conditions across Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK, it has been claimed.  CRY's postcard campaign highlights the deaths of 12 young people from the Province of undiagnosed fatal heart conditions. 

20/11/08

Strabane Weekly News

CRAIC headline charity concert for Cardiac Risk in the Young

The Alley came alive on Friday night, as a night of culture in aid of health charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) kicked off. 

19/11/08

Express & Star

Lives of two young musicians honoured

A concert in memory of two talented musicians from Cannock and Willenhall has raise hundreds of pounds for charity.

17/11/08

Lancashire Evening Post

Sir Tom wants a super Knight out!

Celebrities are practising their lines and rehearsing their gags for a variety show spectacular in honour of Sir Tom Finney. 

14/11/08

Wetherby News

The match to make Adam proud

"Adam would have been proud", commented Kirk Deighton player manager, Neil Bould, after the match which was staged as a remembrance for a true family man. 

14/11/08

Lynn News

Triathlon for Daisy

A teacher and two pupils at Swaffham's Sacred Heat Convent School have raised £600 for charity in memory of schoolgirl Daisy Stonach who died after collapsing in a swimming pool. 

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.

12/11/08

Birkenhead News

Remembering James in song

A Wirral band are releasing a charity single dedicated to the memory of 11-year-old James Poynton, from Oxton, who died from an undiagnosed heart condition. 

12/11/08

Wirral News

Wirral band’s tribute song to tragic youngster

A Wirral band are releasing a charity single dedicated to the memory of an 11-year-old from Oxton who died from an undiagnosed heart condition.  Daywalker have just finished recording "Girl", which will raise money for the CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) charity.

08/11/08

Northern Echo

Heart database to help save lives

A north-east family who lost two children to a rare form of sudden heart failure have welcomed an initiative designed to save lives. 

06/11/08

Salisbury Journal

Charity runners do their bit

Becky Dovey, 21, from Winterslow, has raised £1,300 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) after completing a half marathon in memory of her friend. 

06/11/08

Strabane Weekly News

Tyrone stars urge support for charity concert

Strabane's traditional music group, CRAIC, had the chance this week to meet Tyrone GAA manager, Mickey Harte, and some of the All-Ireland winning players at Strabane's district council offices. 

05/11/08

Leyland Guardian

Health test in memory of Stevie

Rugby player Stevie Wiggins was just 30 when he died in his sleep during a stint working in America in 2005.  Now, after years of work, family and friends have raised enough money to run a free cardiac screening session for young people in the area. 

31/10/08

Wetherby News

Harrogate footballers' memorial match for Adam Tennant

Friends and teammates of late footballer Adam Tennant will hold a match in his memory to mark the first anniversary of his death next weekend. 

31/10/08

Dorset Echo

Charity match raises £6,900

Hospital porters and doctors swapped their scrubs for football kits to raise money for machines that monitor heartbeats. 

30/10/08

Pontypridd &  Llantrisant Observer

Glamorgan University to launch new cardiac clinic

The University of Glamorgan is launching Wales' first cardiac screening clinic for young people on November 1. 

23/10/08

The Comet 24

Raising cash in Joe's memory

A football tournament will be held at the weekend in memory of 36-year-old Joe Langdon, who lost his life while playing the sport he loved. 

23/10/08

Strabane Weekly News

BBC presenter supports Alley's charity night

Popular North West traditional group, CRAIC, has been backed by BBC presenter and patron of health awareness charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Mark Carruthers, ahead of the band's concert next month in aid of CRY. 

23/10/08

Littlehampton Gazette

Triple tragedy mother backs call for testing

A Littlehampton mother whose son died aged just 24 has backed a new national campaign to raise awareness of the 'staggering' number of young people dying from a heart condition. 

22/10/08

Haslemere & District

Messenger

CRYing Out For Awareness

As Big Ben stuck noon outside the Houses of Parliament the Hunter family from Haslemere were joined by MPs at the launch of CRY's new postcard campaign. 

22/10/08

News Shopper

'If it saves one it will be worth it'

Eight-year-old Charlie Morettes, who died from sudden cardiac death, is featured in a campaign to prevent others being killed by the same condition. 

20/10/08

Shropshire Star

MP gets behind the work of group

Telford MP David Wright met bereaved families to launch a new campaign to highlight the number of deaths from conditions which cause sudden cardiac death in the young. 

16/10/08

Salford Advertiser

Raising CRY awareness

Students from across the north west teamed up to raise over £2,000 for research into the condition which tragically killed a young sports student at Pendleton College. 

16/10/08

Newbury Weekly News

Support for cardiac risk charity's work

Money raised in memory of a Newbury woman could help launch a screening programme to save the lives of young people with potentially-fatal heart defects. 

16/10/08

Sutton Guardian

Friends run to help charity that helped them grieve

The best friends of 26-year-old Matthew Readings, who died suddenly of heart failure after a morning at work, will be raising money for CRY. 

16/10/08

Tyrone Constitution

Alley concert set to raise funds for medical charity

CRAIC, the North West's premier traditional music group will be hosting a charity musical concert in aid of CRY. 

15/10/08

News Letter

A marathon effort from Finvoy members

In June twelve brave members faced the River Bann and the weather to row 26 miles for Cardiac Risk in the Young. 

15/10/08

Sheppey Gazette

Charlotte is the face of cardiac campaign

The face of Charlotte Wright, an eight-year-old from Sheppey who died suddenly of an undetected heart problem, is being used to help raise awareness about the growing number of people affected by the condition. 

15/10/08

News Shopper

Charlie features in campaign to save lives

Eight-year-old Charlie Morettes, who died from Sudden Cardiac Death, is featured in a campaign to prevent others being killed by the same condition. 

15/10/08

News Shopper

Young people need health check

Jim and Barbara Holland lost their son Philip to sudden cardiac death syndrome at Christmas in 2002. 

14/10/08

East Anglian Daily Times

Brother in tribute to his tragic twin sister

The brother of a teenager who died suddenly from a rare heart problem is holding a fundraising event in her memory. 

10/10/08

Brentford FC Press Release

CRY Awareness Week

C.R.Y. (Cardiac Risk in the Young), Brentford’s secondary Away Shirt Sponsors, launch, for the fourth consecutive year, their Raising Awareness Week today.  The Week, which will see many different events being organised throughout the country, is specifically designed as the title suggests to raise awareness of sudden death syndrome (SDS), specifically in the young (under 35)

09/10/08

Salford Advertiser

Pitching in to raise awareness

A college is kicking off a football tournament next week to raise funds for research into the condition which struck down a student on the pitch. 

09/10/08

Clacton Gazette

Pupils to get free heart assessment

A heart health campaigner has announced that she hopes to offer every secondary school child in Tendring a free heart screening within the next year. 

09/10/08

The Argus

Heart attack at 26

Joseph Tanner learned about his heart condition in dramatic fashion.  He had just come to the end of the Hastings half marathon in March this year when he suddenly collapsed with a heart attack. 

01/10/08

East Anglian Daily Times

Students tested for heart abnormalities

More than 750 youngsters were invited to have their hearts screened yesterday by a mother whose son died unexpectedly. 

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. 

25/09/08

Herts & Essex Observer

'Fairy Caz' run raises £3k for heart charity

Family and friends of Caroline Johnstone, the 17-year-old Bishop's Stortford sixth-former who died in June, raised nearly £3,000 in her memory by taking part in a 6k run. 

25/09/08

Worthing Herald

Fitness fan who died in his girlfriend's arms

A fitness fanatic collapsed in his girlfriend's arms and died of a rare heart condition. 

25/09/08

Frome Times

Over £25,000 raised by Frome family in memory of son

The family of a popular Frome man who died if a rare heart condition eight years ago reached a fundraising milestone recently, having now raised over £25,000 for CRY. 

25/09/08

Frome Times

Frome Hospital thanks local family for fundraising efforts

A plaque has been hung on the wall of Frome Community Hospital's resuscitation room in recognition of the generous donations made by the Wort family in memory of their son. 

24/09/08

Fermanagh Herald

Youth rugby players on cardiac health test

A total of 48 youth players, 12 of them girls, travelled to University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus, on Saturday, for a CRY ECG testing session. 

24/09/08

Heartland Evening News

Charity is a real winner

A charity close to a community's heart was the real winner after a super-successful fun quiz and mega raffle. 

24/09/08

News Letter

Enniskillen first up to take CRY tests

Forty eight Enniskillen youth players, 12 of them girls, travelled to University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus, on Saturday, for a CRY ECG Testing Session. 

23/09/08

BBC Oxford

CRY for help (includes audio link)

One little girl’s death has led her father to support other parents - Hugh Mulcahey talks about the loss of his daughter Madeleine.

18/09/08

Somerset Standard

Fourth heart monitoring device given to hospital

A charity has donated its fourth piece of equipment to Frome's new hospital. 

18/09/08

The Argus

Hockey player died from secret heart defect

A talented hockey player who did not know he had a heart defect slumped on to his girlfriend and died. 

11/09/08

Newtownabbey Times

A £35 cardiac test that could save your life

People across Newtownabbey are being encouraged to take a simple and quick £35 ECG test which could save their lives.  

10/09/08

Coleraine Times

The £35 cardiac test that could save your life

A simple and quick £35 ECG test could save the lives of the eight healthy, young people that die each week across the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions. 

09/09/08

Fleet Mail

Car treasure hunt drive to help charity

A mother whose son suddenly died of a mysterious illness is organising a treasure hunt to raise money for the charity that supported her while grieving. 

04/09/08

Brighouse Echo

Soccer tournament in player's memory boosts charity

A football tournament held in memory of a former Clifton Rangers' player was supported by hundreds of young soccer enthusiasts. 

04/09/08

News Letter

Dad urges more heart defect tests for  young

The father of an Ulster teenager who died from heart failure has urged other young people to get screened for undetected conditions. 

02/09/08

Birmingham Mail

On the ball in teen's memory

Hundreds of family and friends of a tragic footballer who collapsed and died during a training session turned out to honour him at a charity match. 

02/09/08

Lancashire Telegraph

Iain and Robert are real unsung heroes

When it comes to being committed to your sport then you would have to go a long way to beat both Iain Taylor and Robert Cowell. 

02/09/08

Lancashire Telegraph

Knock around the clock!

Tennis players both young and old knocked around the clock to raise funds for charity and in memory of its former ladies captain. 

29/09/08

Hoddesdon & Broxbourne Mercury

Why Olympic rowing ace will get in saddle

Olympic rowing silver medallist Acer Nethercott has spoken of his motivation for cycling the length of the country. 

27/08/08

Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Relatives and friends have fun in Jade's name

A Memorial Fund Day in tribute to nine-year-old Jade Johnstone, who died suddenly earlier this year, is expected to raise more than £2,000 when the total has been counted. 

27/08/08

Birmingham Mail

Players kick off in memory of Anton

Former friends and team mates of a footballer who collapsed and died while training are to play a match in his memory, a year on from his untimely death. 

25/08/08

Express & Star

Charity game is a tribute to tragic player

A charity football match will be staged to mark the first anniversary of the death of a teenage Walsall FC player who collapsed on the training pitch.  Friends of Anton Reid will play a match at Rushall Olympic's ground next week. 

22/07/08

Shropshire Star

Team raises £500 for tragic player's charity

Young footballers with a Telford Junior League side helped raise £500 in memory a 15-year-old former team-mate, Luke Morris, who died from a rare heart defect. 

21/08/08

Brighouse Echo

Hundreds play in memory of Dominic - and now his dad

Hundreds of young soccer enthusiasts will turn out on August 30 to take part in a six-a-side tournament played every year in memory of a promising young sportsman who died of a rare heart condition. 

19/08/08

Lancashire Telegraph

Play on for Vicki

Burnley Tennis Club will be holding its first ever round the clock tournament in memory of its former captain. 

16/08/08

Woking Review

Bradley's hair loss is a big gain for charity

Bradley Farrow, 22, from Sheerwater, accepted the challenge of having his head shaved in front of a pub packed with punters to raise money for CRY. 

14/08/08

Malling Chronicle

Charity cycling feat raises extra £25,000

A Sevenoaks fundraiser whose wife suddenly died of a heart defect has raised nearly £25,000 for a heart charity after cycling the length of the country. 

06/08/08

News Shopper (Bromley)

Mystery deaths cry out for answers

Ryan Darby was just 27 when he died from a heart attack in a hotel room in Bangkok.  He was one of eight apparently fit and healthy young people who die from undiagnosed heart conditions every week in the UK. 

06/08/08

Crewe Chronicle

MP gets pupils' view on future of town

Pupils of Sir William Stanier Community School have met Nantwich MP Edward Timpson to share with him their ideas of how to re-develop Crewe Town centre.  He also congratulated them on raising £300 for Cardiac Risk in the Young. 

02/08/08

Lancashire Telegraph

'Too young to die'

29-year-old Matthew Wallbank, of Great Wallbank, died from a rare heart condition on the morning of his friend's wedding.  His devastated parents have spoken of their shock at their apparently healthy son's sudden death. 

01/08/08

Harwich & Manningtree Standard

Big game charity boost

Free heart screening is a step closer after top names from television battled it out with football legends. 

01/08/08

Fleet News

Bridge walk couple raise charity cash

Sarah and Les Drawbridge of Amberley Grange, joined other walkers on the eight-mile London Bridges Walk, crossing eight of London's famous bridges in memory of their son, Adam. 

01/08/08

Watford Observer

Family fundraiser in honour of Kevin

Like many young men of his age, 33-year-old Kevin Smart enjoyed a flourishing career, a settled home life and was making plans for a future with his long-term partner. 

31/07/08

Pontypridd & Llantrisant Observer

Fundraising tribute to Gareth

A Llantrisant family travelled to London for an emotional fundraising walk in memory of their son.

31/07/08

Heartland Evening News

Live music charity gig for CRY fund

The Railway Tavern in Nuneaton is to be filled with local talent for a Charity Gig on Saturday in memory of Claire Keen who died three years ago of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - or Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, aged 27. 

31/07/08

Folkestone Herald

Walk recalls pitch tragedy

Patricia Berry, her daughter-in-law Carl Sykes and friends travelled to London earlier this month to take part in an eight-mile walk across eight of the capital's famous bridges. 

24/07/08

Bromley News

Family step out in memory of Ryan

Brave Nicola Acuta and her friends took a heartbreak walk down Memory Lane - or across eight London Bridges to be precise - last weekend to raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young. 

24/07/08

Cambridge Evening News

Bridge walkers step it out to boost charity

Fiona and Paul Roberts were joined by more than 20 friends for the emotional London Bridges Walk and raised more than £2,000 for CRY. 

23/07/08

News Shopper

Plain headstone not what family wanted

The parents of eight-year-old Charlie Morettes, who died suddenly, say a council has forced them into putting up a headstone they do not want. 

18/07/08

Harwich & Manningtree

Standard

Star-studded side for the big match

Television stars are set to dust off their football boots so hundreds of youngsters can finally benefit from a potentially life-saving screening unit. 

17/07/08

Bromley News

My walk of heartache down Memory Lane

Nicola Acuta will take an emotional walk down Memory Lane on Sunday so that others might be spared the heartache she has suffered. 

17/07/08

Dover Mercury

Family's walk tribute to tragic footballer

Making last-minute preparations for an emotive charity walk on Sunday are Patricia Berry and Carly Sykes, along with 10 other members of their family.  The 8km walk, across eight of  London's bridges, is in aid of CRY.

15/07/08

Isle of Man Examiner

Have a heart, save lives

Paula Lunt, who lost her son Craig to an undetected heart condition is calling for routine cardiac screening of everyone under 35. 

11/07/08

Alton Herald

Lavender fields are forever

For the second weekend running English Hampshire Lavender near Selbourne is inviting visitors to a Lavender Experience. 

11/07/08

Surrey Advertiser

Kathryn hits right note for charity

Internationally-acclaimed opera singer Kathryn Harries will be leading the way in the annual fundraising walk in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) on Sunday July 20.

10/07/08

North Devon Journal

London bridges walk in memory of Martyn

A Hartland family are going on a charity walk across eight London bridges in memory of their son.  Martyn Luckett died, aged 19, in July 2005 after suffering from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) which was caused by an undiagnosed heart condition.

04/07/08

Hertfordshire Mercury

Parents' tribute after death of daughter, 17

A couple from Little Hadham devastated by the sudden death of their 17-year-old daughter have paid a moving tribute to the happy, smiling teenager on the brink of an exciting future. 

04/07/08

Harwich & Manningtree Standard

Golf day in honour of Marcus

A golf tournament in memory of Marcus Armstrong, who died in 2006, has raised thousands of pounds to help others. 

03/07/08

Cambridge Evening News

Couple provide tests close to their heart

Fiona and Paul Roberts have raised thousands of pounds so more than 100 people aged 14 to 35 can have an EGG test at Cambridge United's Harris Suite on Sunday, July 27

03/07/08

Dover Mercury

Footballer's mum shows her support

In 2005 Folkestone Invicta's Paul Sykes died suddenly during a football match, aged just 28.  This month his mother Patricia Berry is travelling to London with her family to take part in the emotional fund-raising walk in support of CRY. 

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. 

24/06/08

Express & Star

Graham has it all mapped out

Walsall geography teacher Graham Collins is preparing to cycle the gruelling 1,000-mile route from Land's End to John O'Groats in memory of Katrina Brown.   

19/06/08

Luton & Dunstable Herald & Post

The Whyte way to change your life...

Sports supremo Greg Whyte goes into print with his first fitness book, Get Fit Not Fat: 150 Ways To Build Fitness Into Your Life. 

18/06/08

News Letter

Finvoy prepares for charity paddle

Finvoy Young Farmers' Club are working hard in preparation for their summer challenge on the River Bann.  On Saturday 28th June members will begin their charity paddle starting at Toome and will row 26 miles to Drumaheglis Marina.

18/06/08

The Darrener

Meet your local heroes

Courageous and dedicated parents Irene Wickers and Granville Staff from Darwen both have one thing in common....they lost their sons to sudden cardiac death at a young age. 

17/06/08

Grimsby Telegraph

Victim's family warns of silent killer

In the week when they should have been celebrating her 20th birthday, Lisa Freer's family found themselves gathered together for her inquest.

12/06/08

Malling Chronicle

Fundraiser set for next challenge

A Sevenoaks fundraiser hopes to add to the £120,000 he has amassed in the past year for a heart charity when he cycles from Lands End to John O' Groats in July. 

11/06/08

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

MP fights for heart testing

North East MP Kevan Jones has stepped up his campaign to tackle sudden heart attack deaths which strike the young.

06/06/08

Hertfordshire Mercury

Cyclists gear up for ride

Four Hertford friends will be cycling 960 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats, three of them in aid of charity. 

04/06/08

Lancashire Telegraph

Help in Store

Sainsbury's, of Darwen, launched their sponsored charity of the year in aid of CRY.  The event raised more than £1,000 from bag-packing, a disco and raffle. 

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. 

02/06/08

Kent Messenger

Friends play to remember Jack

Jack Maddams was 17 when he suffered a fatal heart attack brought on by a rare disease.  Shocked by his death, Jack's friends decided to organise a charity football tournament. 

26/05/08

South Wales Evening Post

Cardiac  cause gets a round of support

Liverpool football legend Alan Kennedy and Swans star Alan Tate got into the swing of things to honour a Swansea man who suddenly died playing football. 

26/05/08

Express & Star

Lecturer in cycle ride

Mat Wilson, a laboratory director, is in training for the world's toughest cycle ride, Race Across America, and has received endorsement from TV star David Walliams. 

24/05/08

Norwich Evening News

Take part in charity walk

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is inviting people from across the UK to join them in their annual Heart of London Bridges Walk, which takes place on July 20.

23/05/08

Express & Star

Cycling epic in America

Endurance athlete Clive Middleton is planning to take part in the Race Across America event next month as part of a four-man team with help from Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre gym manager Paul Taylor.

16/05/08

Harwich & Manningtree Standard

Hollyoaks - you're champion, says fans

Actors from Channel 4's Hollyoaks played in a charity match against Harwich and Parkeston charity XI team in memory of Marcus Armstrong, who died suddenly, aged 28, from an undetected heart condition in 2006. 

14/05/08

News Shopper (Dartford & Swanley)

Paying tribute to 'special angel'

On May 16 last year, eight-year-old Charlie Morettes collapsed and died from sudden cardiac death while playing rounders at his school in Sutton-at-Hone.  One year on from the tragedy, his mother and stepfather pay tribute to him. 

09/05/08

Linlithgow Journal & Gazette

Walkers raise thousands for heart research

Masons from Lodge Hopetoun St John, Linlithgow, were joined by colleagues from Lodge Camelon in a major fund-raising sponsored walk in memory of  David Cochrane. 

09/05/08

The Portsmouth News

A true free spirit, our Ed really was someone special

One minute he was scoring a goal playing the game he loved.  The next he was dead.  Football-mad teenager Edward Reading, had his whole life ahead of him when he collapsed and died on the pitch. 

09/05/08

The Portsmouth News

Why do so many young people die suddenly?

After their teenage son died of sudden death syndrome on the football pitch, Alice and Stephen Reading channelled their grief into raising awareness. 

08/05/08

Frome Times

Firewalk for Julian's Fund

Plans are afoot for a fundraising event with a difference at The Mill public house in Rode, where a charity firewalk is set to take place later this month. 

05/05/08

The Sentinel

Friends pitch in to remember PC Andy

Father-of-two Andy Hill, based at Burslem police Station, died in November after collapsing following a game of football with colleagues.  Friends and colleagues took to the pitch for an event in his memory. 

02/05/08

Kent Messenger

Friends set up tournament in memory of Jack

Talented teenager Jack Maddams may be gone but he certainly isn't forgotten. Friends of the 17-year-old, who died in his sleep a month ago, are organising a charity five-a-side football tournament in his memory. 

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