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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.

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Wallasey News

Daywalker prepares to rock the crowds

Wirral band Daywalker will be gigging 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

A heart screening clinic for children and young adults is being held later this month.

In memory of a classmate

 A friendly soccer game arranged by friends of a Coppenhall High School pupil who collapsed at a training session with his team-mates at the Cumberland Sports Ground in April last year

Dancing up a storm for CRY

Audiences are promised a treat by pupils of a city dance school next month, when their variety performance offers something for everybody.

'It was a lovely day and James was happy with us on the beach when he collapsed in his father's arms'

The parents of a schoolboy who died on a family trip to the beach have paid tribute to their loving son. 

Martial arts event

Garston Tae Kwon Do will hold an open evening for the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) next month

Viva Las Vegas as car park becomes a ballroom

A city centre car park is being transferred into a glitzy Las Vegas casino for a night of fun by young property professionals. 

Our Nathan would have been proud of them all 

The mother of a teenager who died suddenly of a heart condition has praised the 62 runners who completed the Potters 'Arf marathon in his memory.

Heart implant conference first as experts gather at town hotel 

The first Welsh conference for patients with an implanted cardiac defibrillator will take place at the new Ramada Plaza Hotel, Wrexham, today. 

A team of legendary ex-Arsenal footballers and celebrities are taking on Eastbourne United Veterans in what looks set to be a fantastic one-off charity match. 

Every beat counts ....

CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) a charity devoted to research and prevention of such deaths will be present at the conference.  Families will have the opportunity to discuss worries concerning the risks of sudden cardiac death in their young people

Charity parachute jump in memory of Jane, 33

A grieving Hertford man plans to go ahead with a fund raising parachute jump tomorrow (Thursday) in memory of his bride-to-be, who died suddenly aged 33. 

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). 

Tragedy of bride-to-be

 A 33 year-old Hertford woman who was due to marry later this year inexplicably collapsed at work and died. 

Charity golfers wanted

A charity fund in memory of a young man killed by a rare heart condition is looking for people to play a round of golf.

Former Mayor Councillor Graham Marsden handed over a cheque for more than £9,000 for his chosen charity Cardiac Risk in the Young. 

Opera in the Park

Mezzo soprano Clarissa Meek will be one of the singers appearing at the annual Opera in the Park event at Devonshire Park on June 17.

Musical kids hit right note

A music marathon performed by students and teachers has raised hundreds of pounds for a cardiac charity. 

Cyclists are being called upon to raise money to help prevent heart disease in the UK. 

Medical student Mike proves his heart is in right place

 A student who was saved by his friends after his heart stopped for 30 minutes stepped into the hot seat to launch a gruelling fundraising rowing challenge.

Golfers to aid heart charity

The Levon Morland Memorial fund is to hold a tournament, which it hopes could become an annual event, on May 27, at the Cocken Lodge Golf Course, Leamside, near Durham City. 

Family who lost a son help others

They have also been helped by friends, family and Adam's school pals to raise money for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

When Shirley Wort's 28-year-old son died unexpectedly in 2000, she felt these crippling emotions and more. It would have been easy for her to have given up on life, but instead she attempted to turn the mourning into the best positive she could find. 

Villagers raise funds in memory of Andrew

When the Inglewhite community was called upon to support a charity event in memory of a young Woodplumpton man who died tragically two years ago - they did just that!

Golf captain gave fund a great boost

The wonderful amount of £3,000 was raised, and this huge donation is the vital amount that we need to purchase, through CRY, an ECG machine for the Minor Injuries Unit at From Victoria Hospital, in memory of Julian. 

Marathon effort raises £2,000

Cash is still rolling in after Ian Johnson, 19, took part in the Flora London Marathon as a tribute to Sarah Jane and to boost funs for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

Legacy of care (Heart charity set up in memory of doctor who died aged 31) 

The charity set up in Dr Thoppil's name will raise funds to help the work of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), set up in 1995 to raise awareness of heart-related sudden death in the young, support families affected by it and raise funds for research into its causes. 

Footballers riding to Paris (raising charity cash)

Two Camberley Town footballers are riding their bikes from London to Paris in just four days in aid of a heart charity. 

Brothers shed a tear for Paul at the finishing line 

As Paul Sykes' brothers crossed the London Marathon finish line it brought tears to their eyes to think their brother would have been proud of their efforts.   

Silent killer that cut short daughter's life 

The parents of a former Dover college student who collapsed and died suddenly are warning others to be aware of a rare killer that tragically cut short the life of their daughter. 

Stars turn out for Sykes

Kent footballers past and present came together at Hartsdown Park on Sunday too honour the memory of Paul Sykes. 

Sportsmen swing into action for a golf-themed fundraiser 

During the last year the captain of Frome's Critchill Golf Club, Steve Burns, has been using his hobby to raise much-needed funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and Claverton Cats and Dogs Home. 

A fund set up in memory of a teenager who died just days before his 18th birthday has now topped £100,000. 

£100k raised in Andrew's memory

A fund set up in memory of a teenager who died just days before his 18th birthday has now topped the £100,000 mark.

Katherine Galligan

Katherine Galligan from Kilsyth and her family would like to thank everyone who supported her in the London Marathon

Boules rules for charities 

Hundreds turned out to support the popular event, as players, many in fancy dress, took part to raise cash for charity.

For CRY funds

As the result of sponsorship, whilst participating in the recent Inverness half-Marathon, local GP Dr Colin Mc Dougall raised the sum of £612 in aid of CRY

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. 

Alarm-call nurse's death 'preventable'

The sudden shock of Lisa Jane Browne's 6am alarm call triggered massive heart failure because the 27-year-old who specialised in children's care suffered from an undiagnosed heart abnormality. 

An inquest is being reopened into the death of a Chester nurse thought to have been killed by the shock of a ringing alarm clock. 

Lisa Jane Browne, 27, who died in 1998, suffered from an undiagnosed heart abnormality which caused her heart to stop beating after the sudden shock of her 6am alarm call. 

Runner hops the Marathon 

A charity fundraiser who broke his ankle two months before last weekend's London Marathon completed the gruelling event on space-age crutches. 

Dean lived life to the full.  When we think about him, we smile

Dean Henderson was just 15 when he died.   Although he had lived with his heart condition since the age of nine, nobody expected it to claim his life so soon. 

A fresh inquest is to be held into the death of a young nurse. Countess of Chester paediatric nurse Lisa Jane Browne died suddenly in January, 1998 with the Cheshire coroner later recording an open verdict.

Spur that inspires marathon runner

One year since Paul Sykes died, his brother Peter hopes that when he needs inspiration getting through the London Marathon a giant number nine or 10 will descend from the sky.

Mother's campaign for charity funds

A village community is being asked to rally round in memory of a tragic young man and support a charity which could have saved his life. 

A new inquest is being held today (Friday) into a nurse thought to have been killed by the shock of her early morning alarm, making legal history.

Ben's memory inspires efforts

Year 7 pupils ran their own fundraising school fair which was dedicated to former pupil Ben Carter who died suddenly last year.

Charity benefits from race in memory of Paul

Paul's brothers Peter and Patrick will be running the London Marathon on April 23 to raise money for CRY. 

A marathon runner has organised a fund-raising night in support of the charity he is backing. 

Paul-John Harris, 56, from Newhaven, is taking part in the London Marathon later this month in aid of the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Staff at Alnwick Infirmary have received an ECG machine thanks to a national charity.Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) handed over the electrocardiograph machine which was bought with money donated by the Presidents' Club Charitable Trust. 

Heart charity welcomes screening

Executives of Cardiac Risk in the Young have welcomed a FIFA recommendation that all football federations should have their players screened for potential heart defects before the World Cup. 

Fitting tribute to footballer

Paul's brother, Peter, 27, and Patrick, 24, are hoping to raise £1,200 by running the London Marathon for a charity called CRY - Cardiac Risk in the Young. 

Six years after a 28-year-old suffered a fatal heart attack while playing football, little has been done to stop such a tragedy happening again, a charity says. Ian Willoughby of Chipping Norton died of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) in 2000.

Memorial fundraiser

Pupils Laura Maher and Rachel Surridge explained: "Many people knew Ben including our own form tutor and his brother Sam is in our form.  So our form 7N have decided to do the fair to raise money for CRY - Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Sahara trek raises £4,000 for charity

The twin brother of a teenage girl who died from a rare heart problem has raised £4,000 to help research the devastating condition following a trek across some of the world's harshest terrain.

Mayor's dinner and dance raised almost £5,000 for charity.  The event at the Winter Garden in Eastbourne was in aid of the charity CRY, which stands for Cardiac Risk in the Young. 

Mayor's big night raises nearly £5k

Almost £5,000 was raised at the mayor's ball in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Mr Halliday, himself a former Bath winger, said: "It was a great day, a great reunion, and fantastic to see the guys who didn't run.  The Bath Half is so exciting, and it was brilliant to watch 70 runners, all running in the same gear, all really passionate about CRY." 

Patients at a Wearside medical centre could be saved from the type of condition that robbed a family of their son. Student Jimmy Wilson, who was just 24, died in his sleep from a rare heart condition.  His parents have pledged to do all they can to prevent others suffering the same tragedy. 

We want more heart screening

The parents of a 16-year-old who died suddenly from a heart defect have backed a campaign for routine cardiac screenings in young people.

A Ball to raise awareness of a rare heart condition raised more than £3,000. Becky Feltham organised the event at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in honour of her late partner Pete Reynolds.  He died unexpectedly of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) in October 2004 and, since then, his friends and family have done all they can to raise awareness and funds for the charity that supports and campaigns for those affected by the condition. 

Trusts rapped on cardiac cases

The organisation linked to a Woking man whose heart condition caused him to die suddenly and come back to life has published a survey suggesting health trusts are unprepared to deal with similar cardiac death. 

Cardiac clinic needs customers

A cardiac clinic is getting ready for its next screening and is appealing for Tendring residents who want to be tested to come forward. 

Screening backed by CRY

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) was pleased to hear that the Federation of International Football Associations has recommended that all football federations have their players screened for potential heart defects before they attend the upcoming World Cup. 

Teen is to run for lost sister

First-time runner Ian Johnson from Crewe is hoping to keep the memory of his sister alive at next month's marathon. 

Nathan's tribute was a perfect reminder

We have since learned that Nathan's death was due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and that approximately eight young people between the ages of 10 and 35 die from this condition each week in the UK.

A charity that has won support in the North-East for its campaign to have young people screened for heart defects has welcomed a plan to check the health of all footballers taking part in this summer's World Cup.

The Southampton medical student who almost died on a rugby pitch is returning to the game - but only to watch. Fellow medical students fought for 30 minutes to keep Michael Davies alive.

Ladies' night to aid heart charity

"All proceeds will go to CRY to raise awareness and campaign for national heart screening for under-25s.  We want a heart screening unit for local teens. 

Don't let children die

Bereaved Lancashire mums who lost their children to sudden death syndromes have criticised health trusts in the country that have ignored vital guidelines that could help tackle the rare condition. 

Soccer-mad Adam Payne, from Westerham road, died two years ago after collapsing in front of team mates during a football coaching session at the Swallows Leisure Centre.  The Minterne Junior School pupil's grieving parents called at the time for all children to receive compulsory ECG checks and they highlighted a charity called CRY.

Mother calls for testing to stop cardiac youth deaths

A mother whose son died suddenly on his 17th birthday said much more must be done to reduce cardiac deaths in young people.The charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) released a survey last week which found that the majority of primary care trusts have failed to implement any of the recommendations to combat a condition that claims eight young people a week. 

Mums call for heart screening

A mother is calling for primary care trusts to start acting to help prevent sudden heart defect deaths among the young.

Survey findings slammed by 'Cardiac Risk in the Young' group

An organisation working to raise awareness about cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac deaths in young people has slammed the findings of a new survey which shows that 97 per cent of health trusts do no have a strategy in place for tackling the issue. 

Matthew explains: "I have spoken to the charity representatives, and they have assured me than any money we raise will go to the Northern Ireland Screening Fund.  We have raised £1,533.59 so far and would love to increase that further."

Hitting the right notes

Martlesham Brass collected £1,768.45 over the Christmas period.  This money helps to fund the activities of the band throughout the year and enables members to support charities. 

Parents devastated by their sons' sudden deaths say more should be done to check for hidden heart problems.  New research has revealed health authorities across the UK are failing to identify those at risk from Sudden Cardiac Syndrome. 

Deidre Selwyn, cardiac facilitator for South East Dorset Primary Care Trust, said the trust is looking into the issue on behalf of all PCTs in the area.  "Work is under way.  The health authority have started compiling a strategy for the implementation." 

"When teenagers have their BCG vaccinations, we want them to have an ECG (electrocardiogram).  It will get them thinking about their hearts from a young age and may help tackle other problems such as obesity.  The cutting edge of grief is when you have a healthy and happy 16-year-old who suddenly drops dead." 

Distress over lack of action to tackle child heart deaths

Mrs Taylor said: "It really makes me feel very distressed.  We have put this model of medical delivery together and it is very obvious that it is not being picked up." 

CRY chief executive Alison Cox is frustrated that few English health trusts have yet to start to implement a new strategy based on the chapter eight guidelines, a year on.  But Wales hasn't even got off the starting blocks. 

Peter forced to run at 'Snell's' pace

Brave Peter Snell is to tackle the London Marathon on crutches after breaking his ankle during a warm-up race in preparation for the big event. 

The brothers of former Dover Athletic footballer Paul Sykes have launched a fund-raising drive to raise money for research into the condition that claimed his life.  His brothers, Peter and Patrick, will tackle the London Marathon on April 23 for a charity called CRY.

We did it for you, Paul

Paul's devastated best friend Dean Talukder organised the fundraising event, with a live band, raffle and auction, with the help of one of Paul's former managers, Craig Blyth. 

Schoolgirl died of rare heart defect

Her parents, Sonya and Carl, of Oldin Court, Scartho Top, believed then that she had choked in her sleep.  But a thorough post mortem revealed that she was suffering from the heart condition. 

Stage salute to tragic boy

Dozens of pupils sang, danced and acted out comedy sketches in honour of the teenager.  Daniel's family was in the audience at the moving event in the school's hall. 

Join the Mayor in a tango at his charity dance

The 11-piece band Pzass will be playing after dinner and tango formation team Los Tangueros will be giving a demonstration. 

Swansea's finest have been letting their hair down at the Lord Mayor's Charity Ball.

The black tie event raised around £11,000 for the Lord Mayor's charities.  The money will go towards Cardiac Risk in the Young and local groups helping children with special needs.

Gifts are needed for hear charity raffle

The pupils of Whickham School in Gateshead are organising a Leavers' Ball on June 22 at the Swallow Hotel in Gateshead, in the name of Dean Henderson. 

Fears for my boys

Paul's father, Malcolm Leach, who now lives in Cleethorpes, said he was worried the condition may be genetic and feared for his other sons Andy and Chris. 

Mum: screen all pupils to detect killer heart bug

A County Antrim woman whose teenage son died from a killer heart disease 18 years ago is urging Ulster parents to put pressure on the Health Minister to introduce compulsory screening for the condition.

Fresh inquest to be held into death caused by alarm clock

Experts could not find a reason why she died in January 1998, but tests by Swedish geneticists later showed she had the electrical abnormality in her heart. 

Syko's family to run for cardiac charity

Relatives of former Dover Athletic striker Paul "Syko" Sykes will run the London Marathon on April 23 to raise money for the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity.

Mum wins battle for fresh inquest into nurse's death

Yesterday at London's High Court Mrs Justice Hallett and Mr Justice Nelson ordered coroner Nicholas Rheinberg to hold a new inquest into the death of Lisa, a paediatric nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital. 

Pump it up reunion

It was decided by the entertainment project group to invite two of the bands back to play at an event and to present CRY with a cheque for £1,500. 

Students at Lady Lumley's School in Pickering have raised £486 from a non-uniform day for CRY - Cardiac Risk in the Young.

The money was raised at the mayor's Christmas bazaar and sherry morning. 

Mayor's charity fitness challenge

The event saw teams of young people compete on fitness equipment in order to promote the importance of exercise and the need for research into Sudden Adult Death Syndrome.

Teams turn out in memory of rugby player Sebastian English

The annual Sebastian English memorial rugby match was played at the weekend, to pay tribute to the young Haslemere lad, and raise funds for the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity. 

New head for cardiac group

The Ulster team of doctors involved in the task force to plot the best way forward for referrals for young people with heart problems will be chaired by consultant Mahen Varma.

Fund-raiser motivated by death of her friend

Amy, from Minster, is now a pupil at Highstead Grammar School in Sittingbourne, and has been awarded a certificate from the charity CRY, Cardiac Risk in the Young, for raising more than £500. 

13-year-old Amy Mead from Minster supported Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of Charlotte Wright, who collapsed in 2002 during an outing with Halfway Primary School. 

Dance a tango for CRY

Los Tangueros, an Argentine tango formation team, will be featured at the Mayor's charity dinner and dance in aid of CRY.

Fitness challenge

Teams of local young people will compete on fitness equipment in order to promote the importance of exercise and the need for research into Sudden Adult Death Syndrome.   

A youngster whose best friend died of a heart attack on a school trip has raised £500 for charity.  Now Amy Mead, 13, has been awarded a certificate from the charity CRY - Cardiac Risk in the Young, for raising the cash. 

Members of Penycae FC presented £2,214 to Doreen Harley, the North Wales representative for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).  The money was raised at a match between the over 30s and the under 30s on Boxing Day last year. 

Ex-rugby stars put best feet forward

Former rugby players will be running side by side with business executives in the Bath Half Marathon to raise awareness of sudden cardiac death syndrome. 

Eastleigh thespians raise money for CRY via annual pantomime

Money from the Concorde Club's pantomime charity fund has been donated to the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity.  Club proprietor Cole Mathieson presented the charity with a cheque for £1,750. 

Stepping out again in memory of Levon

Levon Morland, 22, died in his sleep four years ago from Wolfe Parkinson White Syndrome.  Since his death his family and friends have raised more than £90,000 for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) and worked to increase awareness of heart problems. 

The Mayor is holding a charity dinner and dance in aid of the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young on March 17 (7pm).  The event will be taking place in the Floral Hall at the Winter Garden. 

Councillor and wife join weight loss challenge

Patrick and Niomie Warner have decided to take part in the Eastbourne Weight Loss Challenge to raise money for the Special Care Baby Unit and the Mayor's chosen charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Cricket ace to attend charity fitness event

Sussex and England cricketer James Kirtley will be attending the CRY Fitness Challenge in the Arndale Centre.

Rugby legends line up for city's half marathon

The sporting legends will be joining Helphire's corporate team to run in support of the charity Cardiac Risk In The Young (CRY).  The idea is the brainchild of Simon Halliday, who played for England between 1983 and 1992, and for Bath between 1982 and 1990.

Her choice of charity came following the sudden death of her younger sister Jodie, who suffered from an undetected heart condition in 2004.  Jodie was just 20-years-old.

The Little Britain star, the wetsuits and the secret sessions

Former Luton schoolboy and sports supremo Professor Greg Whyte has been coaching Little Britain star David Walliams for a secret project.  The pair have been spotted emerging in wetsuits from rivers, swimming pools and beaches across the country. 

Norman's musical high for charity

Normal, a familiar sight on Redcar High Street, says he raised around £8,000 last year for a host of good causes.  And while bad weather and a few health problems have kept him at bay so far in 2006, he's determined to be back at his pitch before too long. 

Michelle carried out her own extensive research into sudden death syndrome and after reading information from the organisation Cardiac Risk in the Young, she realised that what had happened was typical of the condition. 

Have a heart and help CRY

I'm a 56-year-old entertainer attempting to run my first London marathon on behalf of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

Mrs Cole said: "This will be a great opportunity for the youth of Eastbourne to compete and show off their physical fitness.  As well as raising funds for this charity, they will also raise awareness of potential cardiac conditions in young people." 

A ground-breaking cardiac clinic is gearing up for its next screening - and is looking for residents Tendring-wide who want to be tested.  The facility was established by CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) in 2004 and is one of only a few in the UK.

The deputy mayor will be presenting donations accumulated by the dedicated support of the Beach Head Marathon volunteers to the groups and organisations that assisted with the staging of the 2005 event. 

Fitness challenge for CRY charity

Jenny Cole, CRY south east county representative, said: "This will be a great opportunity for the youth of Eastbourne to compete and show off their physical fitness."

Charity night in memory of tragic footballer

Although a full inquest into the cause of his death has not been held, his symptoms have been likened to that of sudden adult syndrome, and all funds will be donated to the Cardiac Risk in the Young group, which raises awareness into the condition. 

Julie's book sells out

The book looks set to raise thousands of pounds for CRY, the charity working to prevent sudden cardiac deaths in the young, which kills 3,500 people each year in the UK, many while playing sport. 

The book now looks set to raise thousands of pounds for CRY - the charity that works to prevent sudden cardiac deaths in the young.  It was inspired by the death of family friend and Frinton teenager, Andy Gard. 

Grieving uncle's fundraiser

Simon Mellor, 32, organised the event at Riley's Pool Hall in High Street at Crewe in honour of his nephew Ben Carter, who collapsed and died while playing football last spring. 

Our hopes for the all-clear

Maralyn, a CRY counsellor, said: "As a mother that has lost a child, I think every child should be screened before they eave school.  This is our way of offering something our Ian didn't get a chance of."

Andy’s sudden and unexplained death affected Julie so deeply that she became involved with CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), the charity which aims to raise awareness of and prevent Sudden Death Syndrome, as it is known, which kills up to eight young people a week in the UK. 

This year, I'm running in the London Marathon.  Unable to get my own place, I have a charity place, running on behalf of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young).  This is a charity very close to my own heart (forgive the pun), as I was born with a heart defect.

Heart test session

The initiative in Colchester General Hospital was established after campaigning by the parents of a 17-year-old Frinton youngster, Andy Gard, who died from a sudden cardiac death.