Heart tests for footballers at this year's World Cup have been welcomed by a charity which campaigns for screening. Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) was pleased to hear that the Federation of International Football Associations has recommended that all football federations have their players screened for potential heart defects before they attend the upcoming World
First-time runner Ian Johnson from Crewe is hoping to keep the memory of his sister alive at next month's marathon. Sarah Jane tragically died of heart failure aged just 29 six years ago in August. Brother Ian, 19, is competing in the April 23 challenge, in her memory, to raise money for the charity Cardiac Risk
A charity that has won support in the North-East for its campaign to have young people screened for heart defects has welcomed a plan to check the health of all footballers taking part in this summer's World Cup. Cardiac Risk in the Young (Cry) has won backing in the region, including from Stockton South MP Dari
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The Southampton medical student who almost died on a rugby pitch is returning to the game – but only to watch. Fellow medical students fought for 30 minutes to keep Michael Davies alive. their efforts in a field, at Bighton near Alresford, made national headlines after the Daily Echo reported the story last November. Mr Davies
Ladies are invited to attend a charity evening at Hedge End Village Hall tomorrow. The evening, held in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young, will feature stalls with a Mother's Day theme, a fashion show and stands from the Body Shop, Virgin Vie and much more. The event starts at 6pm. tickets are £2 for adults
Bereaved Lancashire mums who lost their children to sudden death syndromes have criticised health trusts in the country that have ignored vital guidelines that could help tackle the rare condition. Ruth Lowe, who lost her 12-year-old son Andrew in 2004, and Sue Jarvis, who lost her 17-year-old daughter Louise, say they are concerned at claims by
A story in the Kent Messenger Sittingbourne edition about the sudden death of an eight-year-old boy has helped a national campaign. Soccer-mad Adam Payne, from Westerham road, died two years ago after collapsing in front of team mates during a football coaching session at the Swallows Leisure Centre. An inquest recorded a verdict of natural death
A mother whose son died suddenly on his 17th birthday said much more must be done to reduce cardiac deaths in young people. Gina Challen's son, Ricky 'Boo' Jones died in his sleep two and a half years ago this week. An inquest in 2004 failed to find a reason why the promising Hayes FC youth team
A mother is calling for primary care trusts to start acting to help prevent sudden heart defect deaths among the young. Debbie Ruggier's 17-year-old son Stephen died in his sleep and it was not until his inquest that she discovered he had a cardiac problem and his heart had simply stopped. The campaigning group Cardiac Risk
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