Every week around a dozen apparently fit and sporty youngsters die from undetected heart conditions. Adrian Monti talks to one teenager about his lucky escape. Throughout his childhood James Bailey was obsessed with football, playing every day until he discovered quite by chance that the sport he loved could have killed him. It was only when he
2010
Free heart advice for young people
Young people between the ages of 14 and 35 can undergo free cardiac screening in Wolverhampton next month. Twelve fit and healthy young people die in the UK every week as a result of sudden cardiac death. Currently, the NHS does not offer automatic free screening for young people and the charity Cardiac Risk in the
Spring Fete in memory of Graham Button – 22nd May 2010
Spring fete in memory of Graham Button 22nd May 2010 Our Spring fete was held at St Edmunds Church in Chingford on the 22nd May 2010. This event was held in memory of Graham Button, our loving Son, Husband, Father, Brother and Uncle who passed away from Sudden Arrhythmic Death in October 2006. The fete was
Cake ceremony helps mark mayor's arrival
Harwich's new mayor and mayoress announced their arrival with the town's historic tradition of throwing cakes to children. In her red robes and gold chains, mayor Steph Tyrer and mayoress, her mum Eileen Tyrer, paraded through the streets. Crowds of children gathered outside the Guildhall as the duo threw sweet buns, known as kitchels, from a
Students' fun raises vital cash for heart research charity
Myerscough College students have been busy raising money for charity in a week of fun and festivities for the college's annual RAG Week. This year they decided to donate all their proceedings to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and managed to raise an excellent £1,018.50. Several fun filled activities were planned throughout the week including
Heart attack tragedy family in funds drive
The family of a Gwent man who died of a suspected heart attack at just 28 years old are raising money to support other families going through the heartbreak they experienced. Craig Cowland died on May 30, 2008, after suffering a swelling of the heart muscle known as right atrium myocardosis at his home in Risca.
SADS kiled my daughter and sister, but I won't let it take my son
It was a simple bee sting that gave Susie Murray the first inkling that something might be seriously wrong. Aged 23 at the time, she suffered a mild allergic reaction and took an antihistamine, but she still felt faint. Her husband Alan drove her to A&E, where she was given an injection of adrenaline – a routine treatment. It
Haggett on the road back after heart op
Somerset's Calum Haggett is back in training at the County Ground after what has been a tough few months for the 19-year-old during which time he has undergone major open heart surgery. The young all-rounder from Shapwick, out on the Somerset Levels, was awarded a contract after completing his studies at Millfield School last summer and
London to Paris Cycle Ride – 12th to 15th May 2010
12th to 15th May 2010 Guy Allen undertook the London to Paris Cycle Ride challenge to raise money and awareness for CRY. This event involves riding 550km in four days! Day minus 1 (the day before) Putting the last stages of preparation together before the big ride. Keeping an eye on the weather forecast for tomorrow,
Book sale to boost charity
A charity book sale in memory of schoolboy Tom Calbburn, who died of an undiagnosed heart problem, is being held tomorrow (Saturday). The sale, in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young and featuring new and second-hand books, is outside Munson's coffee shop in St Mary's Road, Ealing, from 10am to 4pm. Tom, who died in
