Bereaved families from London and the South East have been joined by MPs from all parties to launch a nationwide awareness campaign to highlight shocking new statistics that show the number of young people who lose their lives from the tragic condition sudden cardiac death now stands at 12 every week – a staggering 50% rise
Ben Thorn
Grandmother's artistic tribute
A Grandmother devastated by the death of her son and two grandsons in just 18 months, is staging a tribute art exhibition in Chichester to raise money for three leading charities. Joyce Thorn, of East Preston, says that her painting helped her come to terms with losing her much-loved family members. The 82-year-old was numb with
SRC Ben Thorn Cycleothon – In memory of Ben Thorn
On 12th September 2004, the bi-annual SRC Ben Thorn Cycleothon took place. The sponsored cycle ride began at 7.30am, after which there was a party and BBQ, from 1pm which carried on into the evening. SRC is Dave Parker’s recycling company. Dave and Alison Parker are friends of the Thorns, and knew Ben. Every two years,
Gentle giant dies in his sleep
Ben Thorn was in the prime of his life. He was fit and healthy, worked as a skipper on a boat and lived in a bachelor pad with three friends. The 24 year-old, who played drums in a band, had everything to live for. So when his family was told he had died in his sleep
Car Jump for CRY – in memory of Ben Thorn
29th August 2005 On the August Bank Holiday Monday, Lee Paulson successfully completed an amazing Car Jump – to help raise awareness of CRY, and to raise money for CRY in memory of Ben Thorn. The event took place on a glorious day at The Oval Race Track, Water Lane, Angmering, West Sussex. Lee – driving
