Parents of a teenager who died suddenly in his sleep are campaigning to raise awareness of his silent killer condition. Daniel Boughey, aged 14, died of suspected Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) hours after his family had finished filming an episode of Wife Swap for Channel 4. There were no symptoms of the mystery illness, which
A heartbroken mother has told how her 14-year-old son died suddenly after her family had been filmed for a reality TV show. Lively Daniel Boughey died in his sleep just hours after Channel 4 crews had left his home, where they were making an episode of Wife Swap. It is believed he fell victim to Sudden
More than 30 runners from Abbey Gate College will be taking part in the Liverpool Corporate Cup on September 24. the Liverpool Corporate Cup is a five kilometre road race which will take place in Croxteth Park, Liverpool. Abbey Gate College has entered eight four man teams in the Charity Division. The Abbey Gate teams are composed
Former Mayor Graham Marsden donated an ECG machine to the DGH after a year’s fundraising. Cllr Marsden chose the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) to raise money for in his mayoral year, 2004-2005. Cllr Marsden said: “I would like to thank all of those who contributed to the fundraising in any way for their
Alderman Lyn Frazer, will be raising funds for three well deserving charities – the Make a Wish foundation UK, CRY and the Antrim Area Hospital Intensive Care Unit throughout her term as Newtownabbey Mayor. The Alliance politician will raise much-needed funds through a variety of events during the year including Christmas collections in Ballyclare, Glengormley and
A father and son from Formby are fundraising in memory of a 12-year-old boy who collapsed and died. Mike Roach, 42, and his son John, 13, will cycle 50 miles for charity following the death of James Poynton who died on a beach. James, who was the son of former Formby Shotokan Karate Club sense Jim
Five charities which have joined forces to fight heart disease have called for people to take positive action to stop it ruining millions of lives. They have launched a new cycling challenge to raise funds to support their work. The first Big Heart Bike Ride will take place in Cuba – one of the world's last
Keen sailor Ben Williams has dedicated his final voyage to the memory of his tragic grand-daughter. Ben, aged 73, of Astley Bridge, drew inspiration for the trip, which began in Manchester this week, for Amy Williams, who died suddenly, age 11, in her bed in 2005. A coroner recorded a verdict of death by natural causes
Joe Baker, one of the West Country’s top trial bikers, produced a top performance to claim the Martyn Luckett Memorial Trophy. The Lynton biker topped a huge field to take the silverware at the motor cycle trials at Cudly Lane, Hartland. The event was held in memory of talented motorcycle enthusiast Martyn who died suddenly from
People who have life-threatening but undiagnosed heart conditions could soon benefit from the tireless fundraising efforts of a Frome couple. Shirley and Dave Wort, of Westwood Drive, have donated a new electrocardiograph (ECG) machine to Frome Victoria Hospital’s minor injuries unit. It was presented to lead emergency nurse practitioner Teresa Ashman and emergency nurse practitioner Caroline