Jaimie Gault was just four months short of his 16th birthday when he died while playing around in a park with his friends. That was 18 years ago. Had he lived he may now be a dad with grandchildren for his parents Margaret and James of Ballyclare to enjoy in their retirement. His death devastated them but they now hope to help create awareness of this heartbreaking problem which also claimed the life of the young Ulster Gaelic star Cormac McAnallen.
Jaimie was one of a growing number of young people who die suddenly from undetected heart conditions. And his face is on a new postcard along with seven others who have died in similar situations.
A major drive is now on to highlight this devastating loss by CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) a nationwide charity which celebrates its 10th birthday this year and a branch of which was formed in Northern Ireland earlier this spring. The charity helps, supports and counsels families where there has been a sudden cardiac death of an apparently fit and healthy young person (Sudden Death Syndrome).
Thousands of the postcards will be distributed by CRY supporters to people across the province and Margaret and James will be manning a special stall at a rally in their home village of Ballyeaston this Saturday June 11 run by the well known Ballyeaston Vintage Tractor Club. Margaret and James
