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John and Diane Ber on ITV Tyne Tees News (Video Clip)

The parents of Kasia Ber reflect on the loss of their daughter, and talk of their determination to help CRY prevent more tragic deaths occurring.

A teenager was literally scared to death by the sudden ringing of her mobile telephone, an inquest was told yesterday.  It rang with an alarm call at 7am and Kasia Ber, 17, was so startled it triggered heart failure.  Unknown to anyone, she was suffering from a coronary condition in which attacks can be triggered by a sudden shock or an unexpected loud noise. 

Phone 'shocked' teenager to death

The parents of Kasia Ber are calling for more research into sudden death among young people as it is thought that a mobile phone ring may have sparked their daughter's death.

John and Diane Ber talk to ITV Tyne Tees News (Video Clip)

The parents of Kasia Ber talk about their loss, and CRY's campaign.  Dari Taylor MP criticises GPs who dismiss possible cardiac symptoms in young people as just stress.

Bill Shankly's words about football...........

In September, Hinckley United's Matt Gadsby collapsed unchallenged whilst playing against Harrogate Town in the Nationwide Conference North.  Despite paramedics trying to resuscitate him for over an hour, the 27-year-old didn't respond to treatment and died.  The defender's death shocked the sport and reminded everyone that football is just a game.  The incident also evoked memories of previous tragedies on the pitch.

I'm still dancing mum 

We didn't hear Kay come home that night, but she rang from the doorstep....

The day my heart stopped

I tried to ask what was happening, but the words would not come out.  I had woken up in a hospital bed, with my face covered by an oxygen mask, with my brother and sister, both in tears, sitting next to my bed.  I began to panic.  Had I had an asthma attack? 

Born out of grief

At the age of just 30, my good-looking, funny husband - the man I'd met at university 10 years before and thought of as my soul mate - had just suddenly died.  I had no time to say goodbye or tell him how much I loved him. 

Call for heart checks on babies

All babies should have an ECG heart scan in their first month of life to check for life-threatening problems, say Italian cardiologists.  Steve Cox, deputy chief executive of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) said: "This new study is a very encouraging step in our fight to prevent eight needless young deaths every week."

Killed by a clock

Yesterday Cheshire coroner Nicholas Rheinberg ruled Lisa died of heart failure due to the disorder.  Four relatives were later successfully treated for the illness.  

Shock of alarm clock ringing killed nurse

A paediatric nurse died from heart failure brought on by the shock of hearing her alarm clock ringing, an inquest was

A nurse died from heart failure when her alarm clock went off at 6am. Lisa Browne, 27, had a heart disorder and the shock caused it to stop.

Nurse was killed by shock of her ringing alarm clock

A nurse died from heart failure brought on by the shock of hearing her alarm clock ring, an inquest heard yesterday. Lisa Browne, 27, had an undiagnosed disorder which stopped her heart beating after the sudden shock of her 6am alarm call. Experts discovered last year that the paediatric nurse, who died in 1998, had the rare disorder Long QT Syndrome.

Costume drama

Fancy-dress runners in training are like baby pigeons: you know they exist but you never see them.  Then a big race such as the Flora London Marathon arrives and you find yourself lining up at the start next to Batman, a hotdog, Minnie Mouse and a giant banana. 

Callard's feat

Jon Callard proved the quickest of Simon Halliday's rugby clan who ran the Bath half-marathon last Sunday to raise more than £130,000 for CRY, the charity helping research into cardiac deaths among the young.

Penguin moved too fast for me

A huge amount of money was raised for CRY, a charity researching cardiac problems in young people, and to see the mammoth Paul Ackford storm home in under two hours was one of the athletic sights of the year.

Sad end to physical exertion

"We've run tests at Eton, Millfield and Worcester College bi-annually and we've picked up four of five problems that have been rectified, which is four of five lives saved, as far as I'm concerned." 

Halliday's heroes

The former Bath and England centre, who could yet emerge as a powerful figure in a new management structure for the national team, has put together an impressive list of former internationals to run the Bath half-marathon and raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)

Zaps from heart monitor save my life

Mike, 23, came within seconds of being one of the 70,000 victims of Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) every year in Britain.  SCD happens when the heart's timing system goes wrong.  It is more common in older people but strikes all ages. 

King of the props Leonard is up for hare and tortoise race

CRY - Cardiac Risk in the Young - is an organisation close to many of the players' hearts, after a mutual friend, Howard English, died on the rugby field at the age of 32, and then amazingly his son, Sebastian, died 11 years later at the age of 15, from the same heart defect. 

We never thought of making a will

The grief came after his cremation.  I filled his side of the bed will pillows, but I couldn't sleep.  I'd clutch his jumper, which I refused to wash, and inhale his scent.  It seems such a waste.  We had all our plans and dreams before us.  We were going to grow old together, but now it's all gone.  Life's so empty.

Campaigners seek action to prevent sudden heart deaths among young

CRY research yesterday suggested that of 36 PCTs questioned only one had so far set up a strategy to deal with the problem.  The Department of Health stressed trusts had been given five years to complete the task and many were making progress but Mrs Cox said the deaths were too regular not to prioritise. 

Becky Feltham, 27, had found the man of her dreams - but one night he went to bed and never woke up.  Later, she discovered that he was a victim of the rare Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome.

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) publishes the results of a new survey which indicates that one year on since the introduction of Chapter 8: Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death of the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease, a staggering 97% of all Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) interviewed said they had failed to develop a strategy for implementing any of the new Chapter’s specific guidelines for children and young people.

By the time she reached the cardiac unit her heart had already stopped.  The surgeon woke all his operating team in the middle of the night to help him to fit the artificial heart, allowing Julie's real heart to recover. 

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Heart victims still dying, MP claims

A rare heart disorder is still claiming the lives of young people, despite moves by the NHS to tackle the problem.

MPs concern of fatal disorder leads to meeting with minister

Stockton South MP Dari Taylor, supported by Durham North MP Kevan Jones, led the way on calls for more screening of at-risk youngsters by introducing a Private Member's Bill - Cardiac Risk in the Young (Screening) Bill - in 2004.

Mayor takes to her feet for good causes

Shoppers at Abbey centre helped get the Mayor's Christmas Charity Collection underway this weekend, as Aldermany Lynn Frazer took to her feet in aid of her three chosen charities - the Make a Wish Foundation UK, CRY and the Antrim Area Hospital Intensive Care Unit.

Celebrating a family of good fellas

A Sutton Coldfield family has been nominated for the Goodfella's Fellas Family of the Year Award 2006.

Grieving parents join campaign

The heartbroken parents of Kasia Ber have launched a campaign to stop other families losing loved ones to rare heart conditions.

Mobile phone alarm killed teenage girl with undiagnosed heart defect

A mobile phone alarm killed a 17-year-old girl who had an undiagnosed heart condition, her father said yesterday.

Tragedy family hope to raise awareness of heart syndrome

A teenager's sudden death from an undiagnosed heart complaint has made her family determined to ensure others do not suffer their loss.

Mum's screening dream comes true

A crusading mum has reached her goal of raising enough money to fund vital life saving equipment.

For the love of Daniel

A grief-stricken mum is raising cash for charity in memory of her teenage son.

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.

Martyn's mates pay tribute with skydive

The memory of a young Hartland man who would have just turned 21 has been marked by a charity sky dive.

Daniel's fund will save lives

A teenager who collapsed and died due to an undiscovered heart defect has been the inspiration behind a life-saving initiative.

Lingerie show nets £1,500

A stunning show of the latest collections in lingerie, nightwear and bridal hosiery has raised more than £1,500 for youngsters at risk of cardiac illnesses.

Why our tribute to Stephen must be upbeat

Tributes were paid today to an "upbeat and always smiling" Teesside lad whose life was tragically cut short in his favourite nightclub. 

Gareth would have been so proud

A mum whose son died suddenly is hoping other parents will not have to go through the same ordeal after raising money for a heart monitor.

We'll play in honour of our friend Adrian 

A county band is set to put on a concert in tribute to a great friend of theirs who died suddenly this summer.

Young players boost charity funds

Members of Frome Town Youth Football Club raised £100 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) at a fundraising event. 

Mayor attends launch of life saving clinic

Newtownabbey Mayor Lynn Frazer was a guest at the launch of the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) heart screening clinic at the University of Ulster recently.

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.

Comic  backs appeal to save young lives

Top comedian Billy Pearce has backed a Doncaster dad's campaign to save other families from the condition that killed his son.

Talented teen died from heart defect

A teenager found dead by his mother suffered a suspected heart defect that reduced the amount of blood being pumped around his body, an inquest heard.

Beat goes on in tribute to Adrian

As a keen sportsman who was busy travelling the globe on different projects, QinetiQ scientist Coffey was at the top of his game.

The Province's first independently-funded heart screening clinic has opened in Newtownabbey.

The clinic, set up by heart charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, will offer a screening service using the facilities at the University of Ulster Clinic on the Jordanstown campus.

Heart clinic set up to focus on young

A former Ulster rugby star was amongst a group of you people who made use of Northern Ireland's first heart screening clinic as it was launched yesterday.

Fashion aids heart fund

Lacy fashions and live music will take centre stage at a fund-raising fashion show being held to help raise awareness of cardiac risk in young people.

Heart screening now available for young people

Today (Wednesday) sees the launch of the first independently-funded heart screening clinic at the University of Ulster, where young people will be able to avail of life-saving heart screening services.

Day I found my healthy teenage son dead in bed

Three years ago, Marie Watts discovered her 17-year-old son, Dean Grey, had inexplicably died at the family home in Parkfields, Roydon.

Chocolate Memorial

When 15-year-old Dean Henderson died from a rare heart condition, fellow pupils in his manufacturing food group at Whickham School were determined their friend would not be forgotten.

A cruel loss

Sudden Adult Death Syndrome has to be one of the cruellest ways to lose one of your children.

Tragedy of Luke highlights appeal

It had started just like any other kick-about in the park.  but a simple game of football quickly turned to tragedy when 16-year-old Luke Worgan died at the side of the pitch.

Tribute in honour of loved lad

When 15-year-old Dean Henderson died from a rare heart condition, fellow pupils in his Manufacturing Food group at Whickham School, Gateshead, were determined their friend would not be forgotten.

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.

Grieving parents launch campaign

The parents of a Crewe teenager who died suddenly in his sleep have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the mystery condition which killed him.

Mum of tragic boy thanks fund-raisers

Fund-raisers have helped collect £9,000 in memory of Nathan Butler who died at the age of 16 after being struck down by an undiagnosed heart defect in February.

Charity bid after death

Parents of a teenager who died suddenly in his sleep are campaigning to raise awareness of his silent killer condition.

You can't imagine finding your son dead

Lively Daniel Boughey died in his sleep just hours after Channel 4 crews had left his home, where they were making an episode of Wife Swap.

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.

Competitors get running shoes on for fundraiser

 More than 30 runners from Abbey Gate College will be taking part in the Liverpool Corporate Cup on September 24. 

Heart machine donation to A&E

Cllr Marsden chose the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) to raise money for in his mayoral year, 2004-2005. 

Mayor to raise funds for three charities

Alderman Lyn Frazer, will be raising funds for three well deserving charities - the Make a Wish foundation UK, CRY and the Antrim Area Hospital Intensive Care Unit throughout her term as Newtownabbey Mayor. 

For the love of James

A father and son from Formby are fundraising in memory of a 12-year-old boy who collapsed and died. 

Cuba trip will help charities

Five charities which have joined forces to fight heart disease have called for people to take positive action to stop it ruining millions of lives.

Top trials memorial for Martyn

Joe Baker, one of the West Country's top trial bikers, produced a top performance to claim the Martyn Luckett Memorial Trophy. 

New ECG machine given to hospital

People who have life-threatening but undiagnosed heart conditions could soon benefit from the tireless fundraising efforts of a Frome couple. 

My canal cruise in memory of Amy

A loving granddad is taking to the canals to raise cash in memory of his granddaughter.

Winner scores for charity

A generous Lancashire Telegraph competition winner has boosted a scheme to screen Darwen youngsters for heart defects.

Sporting tribute to Dominic

Hundreds of footballers competed for honours in memory of a young player, Dominic O'Loughlin. 

£6,000 tribute to John

A Bank Holiday football tournament in memory of a Sheffield teenager who died suddenly aged 18 raised £6,000 for a heart charity.

Mums' heart screen quest

Two mums whose sons died suddenly of undetected heart defects are funding a life-saving screening programme.

Silent killer

Football fanatic Jonathan Leigh, 20, died suddenly during the night at his Ackworth Road home in September last year after an electrical malfunction caused his heart to stop beating. 

Teams gather for memorial tournament

Eighteen teams competed in a five-a-side football tournament which was held in memory of a 29-year-old who died suddenly from a heart attack.

Ballgoers in the pink to remember Clairey

The colour pink washed over Thatcham on Saturday night as a sparkly, diamond celebration was held in memory of a young woman who died unexpectedly last year. 

Battle after son's death  

A grieving dad whose student son collapsed and died without warning has launched a campaign to save other families from the tragedy of sudden adult death syndrome.

Cyclists are invited to Cuban bike challenge

Cycling enthusiasts are being invited to hear plans for a new charity challenge to be held in Cuba. The challenge will help raise money to take action against heart disease and a meeting to discuss the project is being held next month. 

Hundreds expected to play at festival in memory of Dominic

Hundreds of young soccer enthusiasts will turn out on August 26 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.

Stars turn out

Former Arsenal players Steve Gatting, Danny O'Shea and Brian Hornsby will join stars from the entertainment business for a charity match against Eastbourne United veterans today (Sunday). 

I said: "Those blasted fogs!"

Olympic champion Greg Whyte was "absolutely gutted" when his attempt to swim the Channel ended in fog and failure on Sunday.

Big names for charity match

Tickets are selling fast for a charity football match with big star players.

Charity football

The organisers of an annual charity five-a-side football tournament held in memory of a 29-year-old man who died from a heart attack are hoping 20 teams will battle it out in this year's event.

Presidential handover

At the meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Frome at the Mendip Lodge Hotel on July 11, president Hazel Shaw handed over her chain of office to this year's president Janet Pang.

Walcott backs Newbury cyclists

Arsenal and England soccer star Theo Walcott, has given his support to Team Buzz, a group of Newbury cyclists who are currently one gruelling charity mission. 

Baggies out for charity match

A family Fun Day which will include a charity football match between a Dominic Lilley Select XI and West Bromwich Albion All Stars, will take place on August 13 at the Sedgemere Sports and Social Club in Yardley.

Daywalker prepare to rock the crowds

Wirral band Daywalker will be giggling with the X Factor's Tabby this weekend.

Proud Head praises pupils' progress

 High-achieving girls at Highstead Grammar were rewarded for their efforts at the end of term.

Heart test life-saver for teens

Life-saving heart tests are to be carried out in the Midlands for the first time by a pioneering charity in a battle to stop Sudden Death Syndrome striking down teenagers. 

Parents show great heart

An Ullapool mother who lost her only child to a suspected undetected heart condition handed over life-saving cardiac equipment to two local medical surgeries last week. 

Memorial Fund night planned

 A Gala dinner in aid of The Levon Morland Memorial Fund for Cry (Cardiac Risk in the Young) is being held at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium tonight.

Just weeks after Little Britain star David Walliams swam the Channel and raised a record-breaking £1 million, his friend and mentor Luton sports supremo Greg Whyte has taken up the challenge and announced he, too, is to take the plunge for charity.

A massive void has been left in our lives 

The death of much-loved Katrina Brown has rocked the lives of family and friends in Sevenoaks, her Birmingham birthplace and work colleagues in the City. 

Doctors told Jason he had a killer heart condition, yet he's one of a lucky few...

"We were in bed watching TV," Jason said, "B way lying on my chest.  She said she could feel my heart beating and that it was stopping and starting.  She said I should go to the doctor to get it checked out." 

Sister raises awareness of condition that caused brother to die

The weekend began in fine style for Charlotte Luckett and her brother, Martyn.

Cry raising awareness of a killer condition 

A group of Renfrewshire parents and friends have joined up to...CRY. The group, which is growing rapidly, works with medical staff to promote and protect the cardiac health of young people by establishing good practice and screening facilities to try to drastically reduce this number. 

26/07/06

The Sentinel (Moorlands)

Joker Mark boxes clever to raise cash

Mark Pedley sealed himself inside a seven foot Perspex box at Porthill Cricket Club at 10.30pm yesterday and plans to stay in there until 10.30pm tonight, all to raise money for a fund set up in memory of Nathan Butler. 

Routine heart tests could save children like my Sam

Sam was born at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, and he was given a good Apgar score - a test designed to quickly evaluate a newborn's physical condition after delivery and to determine any immediate need for extra medical or emergency care - of nine out of 10. 

Woking sufferer meets CRY's funny new patron

A Sheerwater man, who suffers from a condition where his heart stops suddenly, has met with funny man David Walliams, who is the new patron of charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

Any other business

Sharon Hodgson, MP for Gateshead East & Washington West, and Dave Anderson, MP for Blaydon, were at a Commons reception with Little Britain star David Walliams, fresh from his solo swim across the English Channel to support the work of Cardiac Risk in the Young. 

Chance to get heart checked

A heart screening clinic for teenagers and young adults will be held later this month at Colchester General Hospital.

A female Botham

It seems that Hampton-born opera singer Kathryn Harries has no sooner finished one mammoth charity walk, than she is planning another. 

Party tribute to Charlotte

Young Amy Mead was hoisted up into the air to mark the official opening of Charlotte's Day at the weekend.

Commons diary

CRY - Cardiac Risk in the Young - held a cross-party event at the House of Commons the other day, which I was happy to support.

CRY concert

Saltwell Social Club recently held a concert in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young, the charity better known as CRY.

On top of the world (Rotary cash donated to local and foreign causes)

More than £4000 was raised by the event, and St Columb Rotary members nominated three charities to receive the funds.  Half the money was given to 'Cardiac Risk in the Young' (CRY)a charity suggested by Mr Cockcroft. 

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. 

Trophy glory for Boules champs

The Lord Mayor of Swansea's boules tournament trophy has been formally presented for the eighth year after another successful event. 

Comedian David Walliams was joined by a Sussex MP to raise awareness of cardiac risk in young people.  Tim Loughton, MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, joined the Little Britain star at the annual Parliamentary Reception of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

Top prizes to be won at United v Arsenal game

An England shirt signed by World Cup heroes including Joe Cole and 10 other squad players is among great prizes up for grabs at a forthcoming celebrity football match in aid of charity in Eastbourne

Balloon tribute to school friend Adam

Pupils at A Sittingbourne junior school let off almost 400 balloons to raise money in memory of a boy who died suddenly two years ago.

Footie team take on celebrities for charity 

 Legendary ex-Arsenal footballers and celebrities are taking on Eastbourne United Veterans in a one-off charity match.

Why Walliams rules the waves

When Little Britain star David Walliams stepped up to tackle a staggering cross Channel swim challenge this week, he was relying on 'made in Luton' know-how to see him through.

Fun in the street to aid health charities

Fundraisers will be dancing in the street this weekend at the annual Charlotte Day event in Clyde Street, Sheerness.

Heart screening clinic for young