A group of six cyclists is attempting to ride 1,000 miles across Italy in 12 days to raise money for heart charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (Cry). Team Buzz, originally formed in 2006, is due to set off from Sicily tomorrow (Friday), and will take in Naples, Rome and Pisa on its way to Milan.
The fine grass courts at Frinton Lawn Tennis Club were in play for the final two tournaments of the summer season. The sun shone for both events, as it has on all but one of the year's many tournament days. The Colchester and District League's 80th individual Championship finals were held at the club and Frinton's
Players young and old knocked around the clock at Burnley Tennis Club for charity. The 24-hour marathon took place to help raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and also in memory of former ladies captain Vicki Taylor who died suddenly three years ago at the age of just 49. The day-long event, which
According to the Cardiac Risk in the Young website, an estimated 12 people under 35 die from undiagnosed heart conditions each week. The term SDS encompasses a multitude of problems that can affect the hearts of young people. The most common abnormal heart rhythm is atrial fibrillation which causes an irregular heartbeat. Visit http://www.badmintonengland.co.uk/show_news.asp?itemid=2744&itemTitle=Young+Athletes+Heart+Concerns§ion=13§ionTitle=News&year=&month=
In Britain, 12 young people die every week from heart conditions they had no idea about. The charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, is aiming to bring that number down and recently toured the country to give people a chance to get their heart checked out. Thousands signed up to be screened, and Crawley News Sports reporter SAM
Running is the perfect tribute to a lost friend for 30-year-old physio Mark Hughes. When my best friend Ralph Murwill did the Robin Hood Half last year, he was fit and healthy. Ralph crossed the finish line in 1.51 – and died immediately afterwards. Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) is a disorder of the electrical system of
A group of enthusiastic fundraisers will be cycling more than 1,000 miles next month to raise awareness of sudden adult death syndrome. Nick Branch and work colleague Alex Barrett, of Oldfield Park, will be making up the mileage over 12 days as they cycle from Sicily to Milan. The pair, who work at property firm Quidos
The mother of a 17-year-old boy who died in a motorcycle accident described a concert in his memory as a “wonderful tribute.” Guy Evans, from Long Wittenham, crashed in August last year. The teenager, who had passed his motorbike test two days earlier, was the victim of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, which stopped his heart and caused
Friends of the late Aaron Lundy are to hold a special day of golf in his honour next month. Aaron, who was a keen footballer and a hugely talented golfer, tragically died of a heart condition following a soccer match in Portstewart ten years ago. The then 19-year-old was one of the country's brightest golfing talents
Two days into their family holiday in Cyprus, Jed and Julie Donnelly were really starting to relax. As they lay in the sun, their 17-year-old son Adam was playing volleyball with friends in the shallow end of the hotel pool. Within minutes, this idyllic summer scene turned into a nightmare as Adam, an otherwise healthy teenager, suddenly
Preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, and supporting affected families.
Head Office:
Unit 1140B, The Axis Centre,
Cleeve Road, Leatherhead,
Surrey KT22 7RD
Tel: 01737 363222
Privacy Policy
Safeguarding Policy
Email: [email protected]
Registered Charity in England & Wales (1050845) & in Scotland (SC052581)
