David Hill

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David Hill was born on the 17th April 1991 and died suddenly, without warning, whilst playing rugby for the Scottish Parliamentary Team against the Irish Dail and Senead XV team, on a sunny day in Dublin on 19th March 2022, at the age of just 30.

David was a much-loved son, big brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend and colleague, and we are all truly devastated by his loss, especially given the sudden and unexpected nature of his death.

Although initially there were mixed, unclear suppositions about why he died, we now know that David, a fit and healthy young man, died from Sudden Cardiac Death.

David was living his best life; a job he loved and was passionate about at the heart of Scottish politics, enjoying all that life in Edinburgh had to offer. His life-long passion, however, was for rugby. Murrayfield was his spiritual home and he revelled in both the highs and lows supporting the Scottish Rugby Team.

David was at the heart of his family; we all love him completely. He was the first grandchild born in the family and held a special place in all of our hearts.

He loved being an uncle, and we are fortunate to have a wealth of photos with David at numerous family events, especially if there was the promise of a wee dram or two.

David was loving, generous, reserved and kind with an often acerbic and wicked sense of humour. He was held in high regard by all who knew him and the simple kindnesses he displayed to others every day of his life are an example of the extraordinary man he was.

Maybe we could all be a little more like David. He will forever be greatly missed

This memorial fund has been set up by the family to help CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death through supporting CRY’s screening programme. The aim is to fund the screening of young people within the local community

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Charity cyclists raise more than £25,000 in memory of David Hill

Read the full article here Charity cyclists honouring a former St Joseph’s College pupil with an epic Cycle4David quest to generate awareness of Young Sudden Cardiac Death raised £25,350. The newly-announced final total for the challenge, pushes the cash raised so far for The David Hill Memorial Fund to more...

In Memory of David Hill cyclists set out for Dublin

Read the full article here Scotland rugby supporters set out on a poignant fund-raising cycle at the weekend in memory of one of their own. David Hill, an aide at the Scottish Parliament, died two years ago from a hitherto undiagnosed heart condition. He was only 30. He had been...

Cycle ride in memory of David Hill

Read the full article here A charity cycle ride next month will mark the second anniversary of a Dumfries man’s death while playing rugby in Ireland. And the pedalling fundraisers will raise awareness of sudden cardiac death by visiting 11 secondary schools across the region en route. Former St Joseph’s...

MSP Annabelle Ewing backs CRY Campaign in Scottish Parliament

Read the full article here The Member of the Scottish Parliament for Cowdenbeath has backed a campaign to tackle the threat of cardiac deaths in young people. Annabelle Ewing, MSP for the Cowdenbeath constituency, has signed a campaign pledge by CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). CRY is highlighting the...

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Sharon Duncan

23/12/2024

A gift from on Army friends, Stella and Roy Pettit, sent to Mum for David’s fund. So kind!

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£20.00

Sharon Duncan

23/12/2024

From Sandra Johnstone, David’s Grandma. Like so many, she has chosen not to send Christmas cards, and has instead given to David’s memorial fund to further our … Read more

From Sandra Johnstone, David’s Grandma. Like so many, she has chosen not to send Christmas cards, and has instead given to David’s memorial fund to further our work. Thanks Mum!

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£50.00

samantha jarvie

13/12/2024

Happy to once again donate to CRY/David Hill instead of sending Christmas cards this year. The screening of young people locally is making a massive difference to the future … Read more

Happy to once again donate to CRY/David Hill instead of sending Christmas cards this year. The screening of young people locally is making a massive difference to the future of many families. Thank you x

Amount Donated
£50.00

Claire Grear

17/11/2024

In memory of Marjorie Welbourne, a close friend of David’s family, who believed in giving young people every opportunity to thrive. We cherish our memories of you … Read more

In memory of Marjorie Welbourne, a close friend of David’s family, who believed in giving young people every opportunity to thrive. We cherish our memories of you both xxx

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£300.00

Stuart Gaffney

08/09/2024

The annual donation from the lads in The League in loving memory of David - a man as good at life as he was bad at fantasy football

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£60.00