When sports mad Lewis Marsh was dropped off at his tennis club, he seemed to be the picture of health. However, just over an hour later, the 13-year-old schoolboy lay dead on the court after mysteriously collapsing. An autopsy later revealed the teenager had died of sudden cardiac death – a condition that claims the lives of
2010
Luncheon Stop
On the weekend of April 24 and 25 at Lower Wembsworthy Farm, Hartland, John and Brenda Luckett hosted a luncheon stop for the Rally of Discover Tour, which was a two day event that was held in the South West area. Visit the_holsworthy_post_13may10_luncheon_stop.htm
Emma's CRY Run
The thousands of runner who took part had to be fit and healthy to compete in the London Marathon. But one entrant was there to raise funds in memory of another fit runner who died unexpectedly. Emma Ralston, a former pupil of Lesmahowgow High School, was raising money for CRY, Cardiac Risk in the Young, a
Egg hunt victory
CONGRATULATIONS are in order following Cheshire's longest East egg hunt. Primary schools in Cheshire designed giant Easter Eggs for the event which were displayed along with route for visitors to admire. Helen Burder, Mayor of Northwich, had the difficult job of judging the egg competition but awarded the winning design to St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Alex walks 100km for charity
A young man from Upton is nursing his blisters after having walked 100km in less than 24 hours to raise money for charity. Alex Boden, aged 19, Oakland Close, and his friend Chris Gann, 18, from Buckingham, set themselves a challenge to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young. They were inspired to make the
100 kilometre walk – 7th to 8th May 2010
We chose ‘Cardiac Risk for the Young’ as our charity as it has close links with young people in the area and wanted to pick a charity where our contribution would really make a difference. Our journey began at 15.50 on the 7th May 2010 in Upton-Upon-Severn, a small town in Worcestershire. The walk took us
Chronic ultra-endurance exercise: implications in arrhythmogenic substrates in previously normal hearts
Sharma, S., Papadakis, M. and Whyte, G. “Chronic ultra-endurance exercise: implications in arrhythmogenic substrates in previously normal hearts.” Heart 2010 Vol.96, p1255-1256 [Extract]
Sudden cardiac death
Papadakis, M. and Sharma, S. “Sudden cardiac death.” Medicine 2010 Vol.38, p502-506 [Abstract]
Preparticipation screening of young competitive athletes for cardiovascular disorders
Chandra, N., Papadakis, M. and Sharma, S. “Preparticipation screening of young competitive athletes for cardiovascular disorders.” The Physician and Sports Medicine 2010 Vol.38, p54-63 [Full Text]
Knockout show for CRY charity
Last Friday Ground Espresso Bars launched their fundraising campaign for their forthcoming charity fundraiser, 'It's A Knockout.' In attendance were the staff from Ground Coleraine in some fabulous fancy dress, BM Promotions & Entertainment who provided the free kids entertainment and both charities that this event will support; CRY and Engage HIV. Children from the local
