Fundraisers rally round after Jimmy's tragic death The family and friends of a student who died suddenly in his sleep have raised thousands of pounds to tackle the rare heart condition which is believed to have claimed his life. Jimmy Wilson, 24, known as a gentle giant, died at home in Sulgrave, Washington, on January 2,

Last week CTC, Kingshurst hosted a memorial dance tribute for Kay Wilson, a former pupil who died tragically last year, aged 19. Kay died from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome in April 2004. It is a relatively unheard of condition, which is generally referred to as adult cot death but it affects up to eight lives a

A campaign using postcards to help save children

This week I helped to launch a Welsh campaign to raise awareness of Sudden Death Syndrome. The campaign by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) will see thousands of postcards sent to MPs urging them to join the all-party parliamentary group set up to promote awareness of this tragic syndrome. I was one of the first

Health experts have recommended that a Europe-wide heart-screening programme should be introduced to prevent sudden deaths among young athletes in competitive sports. Yesterday, a report by the European Society of Cardiology called for the screening of athletes to reduce the number of sport-related deaths caused by heart attacks. Robin Johnson looks at whether such checks should

Social evening to be held in memory of student who died suddenly A big charity night will be held tomorrow in memory of a young

European heart experts are calling for all young athletes to be screened for potentially fatal heart problems before they compete. Footballer Marc-Vivien Foe and Daniel Yorath, son of former Wales manager Terry, both died of previously undetected heart conditions. The report by European Society of Cardiology experts is published in the European Heart Journal. But UK

The English Institute of Sport today welcomed moves by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) aimed at reducing the number of Sudden Cardiovascular Deaths in Sport. The IOC

All-Britain campaign will help save lives Postcards showing people who have died from sudden cardiac problems are to be released every month to highlight the need for screening in families particularly at risk. Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has launched its postcard campaign, with the backing of Alyn and Deeside AM Carl Sargeant and MP

Victim's mum launches young heart failure drive A North Wales woman who died after being startled by an alarm clock will feature in a high-profile campaign. The mum of Lisa Jane Browne wants health chiefs to begin mass screenings of teenagers at risk of sudden heart failure. Doreen Harley