Tributes have been paid to a โkind and laid backโ man who died suddenly at the age of 30. James Sheppard, who lived in Sherwood, died from Sudden Arrythmic Death Syndrome [SADS] on April 17 last year. SADS is a type of young sudden cardiac death when someone dies suddenly and unexpectedly from a cardiac arrest โ but the
Sportsmen and women from around Enfield had the chance to be tested for hidden heart problems. Enfield Ignations Rugby Club hosted 100 subsidised electro cardiogram (ECG) tests under the supervision of charity Cardiac Risk in The Young. A total of 89 club members were tested at the clubโs Donkey Lane headquarters on June 12, with the
MORE than 220 people attended a free heart screening event in Lerwick at the weekend โ and the wheels are in motion for it to return to Shetland next year. The screenings took place at the Clickimin in Lerwick for people aged 14 to 35. Its organiser, the local group Shetland Heart Screening, said more than
The family of a woman who died of an undiagnosed heart issue are appealing for people to help them mark the fifth anniversary of her sudden death. Kayleigh Griffiths, from Witham, was apparently fit and healthy before she collapsed by the pool while on holiday in Malaga, Spain in July 2017. The 23-year-old suffered two heart
Friends of Christopher Cowe who tragically lost his life following a sudden cardaic arrest will host a memorial football match to honour his memory. Two teams made up of players from both Balerno and Currie High School will take part in the fundraising match โ Christopher Cowe Community Shield โ on Wednesday June 15 at 7:00pm on the
A South Tyneside man who suffered severe heart issues for over five years is set to cycle 4,000 miles across America in support of a cardiac charity. Colin Mallen, 59, from South Shields, along with his friend Steve Wilkinson, 60, from Jarrow, are set to cross the pond and cycle 4,228 miles across America to raise funds
One year on from the tragic passing of Asfordby FC player Callum Payne, the club โ in association with Calโs parents Royce and Louise โ are putting on a tournament in his honour. The event will be held at Asfordbyโs Hoby Road ground on Saturday (KO 12.30pm). The winners of the inaugural competition will win the
The family of a talented young footballer who died in his sleep are helping children get their heart screened in his memory. Jake Pickford, 16, from Abertysswg, near Rhymney, died suddenly on August 15, 2018, and was discovered when his sister Chloe went to wake him for food. Over the last four years, his heartbroken family have
The footballer has been named as Samuel Akwasi, a junior player for FC Cavaliers in Nottingham. The club described him as โvery well respected by all his team membersโ. His death was confirmed in a statement released by Nottingham Football Association. The statement reads: โNottinghamshire FA is saddened to inform you that following a medical emergency
A total of 363 people turned up for a heart screening last week, with three being identified as having problems. Craigโs Heartstrong Foundation, a charity set up by the Lunt family in memory of 25-year-old Craig who died in 2005 due to an undiagnosed heart defect, held the free appointments with Cardiac Risk in the Young
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