Couple want condition which killed son to be recognised like meningitis
The parents of a boy killed by a heart defect are campaigning for nationwide cardiac screening.
Nigel and Jenny Cole believe a widespread screening programme can prevent hundreds of deaths a year. Jeremy Cole was 14 when he collapsed and died of Sudden Cardiac Syndrome (SADS).
The condition develops in children and young people and can strike with few symptoms.
Now the Coles, of Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, are backing a campaign to make the syndrome, which is usually hereditary, as well known as meningitis so that parents will pick up on warning signals.
They have produced a postcard with charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). It features photographs of eight youngsters who have died from SADS, including Jeremy and one child aged seven.
Mrs Cole said:
