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. Porthill cricketer Nathan Butler was found dead by his mother Angela last month. she found him lying on his bedroom floor, part way through getting dressed, at the family home on Hassam Parade,
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
Last September, four men taking part in the Great North Run died unexpectedly. Though the coroner's inquest continues, the cause of death is thought almost certainly to be Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (Sads), often called 'adult cot death'. Sads can happen at any time though is much more likely during physical exertion. To the uninformed reader, deaths during marathons
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. Bradley Farrow, from Sheerwater, suffers from Brugada syndrome that causes his heart to race and move into cardiac arrest. He helped
Simon Halliday is on the run this weekend, but not from any future responsibilities in helping to restore England’s credibility on the international front. 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
Trainee doctor Mike Davies was ten minutes into a game of rugby when he collapsed on the pitch. His heart had stopped beating – but he survived the seizure thanks to the fact he was playing with a team of medical students. Since that day last November, Mike's life has been saved again by an implant
A cardiac clinic is getting ready for its next screening and is appealing for Tendring residents who want to be tested to come forward. The facility was established by CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) in 2004 and is one of only a few in the country. The initiative, held in Colchester General Hospital, was established
Heart tests for footballers at this year's World Cup have been welcomed by a charity which campaigns for screening. 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
First-time runner Ian Johnson from Crewe is hoping to keep the memory of his sister alive at next month's marathon. Sarah Jane tragically died of heart failure aged just 29 six years ago in August. Brother Ian, 19, is competing in the April 23 challenge, in her memory, to raise money for the charity Cardiac Risk
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. Cardiac Risk in the Young (Cry) has won backing in the region, including from Stockton South MP Dari