A mother who lost her son to an undetected heart condition is calling for routine cardiac screening of everyone under 35. Paula Lunt, who founded the Craig's Heatrstrong Foundation in memory of her son, spoke out after a number of life-threatening heart conditions were discovered during two screening sessions organised by the charity. Among those who
For the second weekend running English Hampshire Lavender near Selborne is inviting visitors to a Lavender Experience. Last weekend, more than 600 people enjoyed strolling through the 24 acres of fragrant fields where Tim and Anne Butler grow eight varieties for use as dried lavender, as bunches and in oils. Cream teas in a marquee in
Internationally-acclaimed Ewhurst opera singer Kathryn Harries will be donating her walking shoes next weekend to raise money for charity. The soprano will be leading the way in the annual fundraising walk in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) on Sunday, July 20. Following last year's successful inaugural event, the world-famous opera star and veteran
A Hartland family are going on a charity walk across eight London bridges in memory of their son. Martyn Luckett died, aged 19, in July 2005 after suffering from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) which was caused by an undiagnosed heart condition. His mum Brenda, dad John, sister Charlotte and her boyfriend Andrew Henderson will be
A couple from Little Hadham devastated by the sudden death of their 17-year-old daughter have paid a moving tribute to the happy, smiling teenager on the brink of an exciting future. Caroline Johnstone, who lived in Chapel Lane, collapsed as she danced with friends at a nightclub. Medics managed to resuscitate her, but she suffered brain
A golf tournament in memory of a young man who died has raised thousands of pounds to help others. The tournament was held in memory of Marcus Armstrong, who died in 2006 after the main artery in his heart split. Marcus was just 28 when he died. He was a talented golfer and played a single-figure
A couple hope heart tests for seemingly fit young people could spare families the heartbreak they endured when their son died suddenly. Fiona and Paul Roberts have raised thousands of pounds so more than 100 people aged 14 to 35 can have an EGG test at Cambridge United’s Harris Suite on Sunday, July 27. The couple’s
In 2005 Folkestone Invicta's Paul Sykes died suddenly during a football match, aged just 28. This month his mother Patricia Berry is travelling to London with her family to take part in the emotional annual fund-raising walk in support of the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity. This event, on Sunday, July 20, is now in
Screening sportsmen for signs of hidden heart conditions could save lives, a study has concluded. Each year in the UK, hundreds of apparently fit people suffer 'sudden cardiac death'. Visit http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7488119.stm
Friends of Tim Spooner, the young footballer who died during a match last month, have already raised £2,000 in his memory. Mr Spooner, aged 21, collapsed in the changing rooms after suffering chest pains during a six-a-side game at Blisworth and was taken to hospital, but doctors could not save him. Generous pals and other members