Leigh MP Andy Burnham is backing a hard hitting campaign highlighting the tragic condition known as sudden cardiac death in the young. Postcards featuring the photos of eight people who lost their lives suddenly to previously undetected heart conditions are to be distributed to draw attention to the issue. None of them had apparent symptoms or
South Swindon MP Julia Drown has backed a hard-hitting national campaign highlighting the hundreds of sudden cardiac deaths in young people. The campaign features eight people under 38 who died from previously undetected heart conditions and represent the eight lives lost each week in the UK to the condition. Cardiac Risk in the Young unveiled a
Wrexham MP Ian Lucas attended the launch of a hard-hitting new campaign to raise awareness of a tragic condition that affects young people. The charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), invited MPs from all parties to view a poster-sized version of a new postcard that features the photographs of eight young people who lost their
Gower MP Martin Caton has attended the national launch of a hard-hitting campaign highlighting the tragic condition known as sudden cardiac death in the young. The charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young invited MPs to view a poster-sized version of a new postcard featuring the photos of eight young people who lost their lives to previously
BBC News Online features an article on sudden cardiac death It is hard to imagine how a teenager who is healthy and lively one day can suddenly drop dead the next for no apparent reason. Such is the tragedy of sudden cardiac death in the young. It is a cruel, indiscriminate condition that claims the lives
Lisa King is like many other girls her age. She is 17, enjoys spending time with her friends and has a passion for horse riding. But her journey to get there has been much harder than most after doctors discovered she had a hole in her heart when she was just 18 months old. Now, Lisa
A fund-raising event held in memory of a schoolgirl who died suddenly has raised around £1,500 for charity. The Blacksmith
Every week eight British teenagers die for no apparent reason. But it's possible to spot those at risk – and save their lives Schoolgirl Ruth Salisbury was watching a video with friends when she complained of feeling dizzy. Seconds later she was dead
Duck race The duck race is on Sunday, June 27, in Sinnington at 2pm. Ducks are £1 each and available through members. They can also be bought on the day. Money raised will be divided between Cancer Research UK and Cardiac Risk in the Young. * * * The annual duck race held at Sinnington by members of the
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