When Benita Davies 16 year old son died, she had no idea that the rest of her family was on borrowed time, too, due to a genetic condition. When the police arrived at the hospital where I worked as a nurse, I knew something was wrong. But nothing prepared me for the shocking news that my 16-year-old
Free screening for heart defects will be held at Darwen Access Point, in Duckworth Street, Darwen, on Saturday, June 19. Appointments must be made in advance by ringing !REMOVED! Screening sessions have been organised and funded by the CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) and The Neil Wickers and David Staff Memorial Fund.
Britain's first clinic dedicated to spotting hidden heart problems in young people has opened in Essex. The new electrocardiogram clinic at Colchester General Hospital is dedicated to the memory of Frinton youngster Andy Gard, who died aged 17 in 1997 from an undetected heart defect. Apprentice footballers from Colchester United were among the first to be
A group of friends from Mold will walk 12 miles and enjoy a tipple as they visit 11 pubs along the way to raise funds for a local charity. Leila Tudor, 26, sister Rhiannon, 28, and step mum Julie, along with 10 friends, hope to boost funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) when they
A mum whose son suffers from a rare heart condition is backing calls for youngsters to be screened following the death of an 11-year-old boy. Leslie Elkington collapsed and died at Shield Row Primary School in Stanley, County Durham, last month after suddenly feeling dizzy during a SATS exam. Although a post mortem report has yet
Parents of an East Herts teenager who died from the equivalent of cot death want at-risk youngsters to have their hearts tested. Gill and Robert Wood were devastated when their son James died from SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome)
Bring in test for heart conditions Lucinda Flannery has spoken of her relief after tests revealed she and her children are free of the heart condition that is thought to have claimed her brothers life. Keen runner Justin Meek was only 33 when he went to bed on May 20, 2001, and died in his sleep. Doctors
More than three months after teenager James Dougherty died his parents are still asking… The grieving parents of a teenager who died suddenly more than three months ago are still waiting to be told the cause of his death. Chef James Dougherty, 18, of Richard Street, Barry, fell asleep and died in the bedroom of his
Family of sudden death syndrome victim campaign in schools Pictured centre, holding a cuddly toy kangaroo with his friend Oilver Kenton. A couple who lost their son to a form of sudden death syndrome want to raise awareness of the tragic disorder. Gill and Robert Wood were devastated when their son James died from SADS (Sudden
The Old College Inn, Barry Road, is holding a charity weekend over the Bank Holiday. This Sunday, among the various events taking place, area barbecue, face painting, fire brigade, tug of war, fun fortunes, quiz and open the box. And on Monday, outside skittles, barbecue, face painting plus more. All money raised will go to CRY (Cardiac Risk