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). 

Bradley Farrow, 20, suffers from Brugada syndrome, which causes his heart to race and go into cardiac arrest. 

He joined other sufferers of the syndrome at a special parliamentary reception in the grounds of Westminster Palace. 

Dr Mary Sheppard, who is a pathologist and supporter of the charity, is to begin research into the condition, thanks to a £180,000 grant from CRY. 

The research by Dr Sheppard may lead to the introduction of screening similar to the system for school children in Italy. 

Following a 10-year campaign by CRY, the screening of young people is beginning to take place in Britain, which will help to identify cardiac abnormalities in childhood and so reduce the number of sudden cardiac deaths. 

Little Britain star David Walliams said: "Not only does CRY promote heart screening in the young but it also offers counselling for those who have suffered a loss. 

"It is a real honour for me to be associated with this amazing charity." 

You can support the work of CRY by purchasing a ticket for its raffle this weekend. 

A team from the charity will be selling tickets at The Peacocks shopping centre outside the Marks and Spencer store from 9am to 5.30pm on Saturday and Sunday. 

Tickets are £1 and prizes include a signed England football shirt, a 21-speed mountain bike and an original watercolour painting.