Epping Forest Guardian, 18th July 2019
Over 200 people attended the Epping Forest District funded screening event organised by Della Tudisca in memory of her daughter, Issy, who passed away due to an undiagnosed heart condition. Della has hosted six Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) screening events thus far. More than 1,350 young people have received screenings for potentially fatal underlying heart conditions due to her efforts which include running the London Marathon and completing the south coast 100km challenge in 24 hours to raise money for CRY.
Epping Forest District Council’s Public Health and Grant Aid programme funded the event with support from Buckhurst Hill Parish Council. The Grange Farm Trust and Colebrook Royals Football Club offered support by providing a venue and volunteers.
“The screenings are vital to both young people and their families to prevent tragedies, ” said Grange Farm deputy site manager, Tom Hyde; one of the many screened that day. “I’m surprised that something so simple that can save countless lives is not mandatory in schools. I found the process of undertaking the screening very relaxing and thanks to the professionalism and reassurance from the CRY Staff.”
