Gloucestershire Live – 26th April 2017 Trainee policeman Ashley Goodwin was sitting on his sofa writing up notes when he suddenly died from an un-diagnosed heart condition. Read more
Trainee policeman’s death should never be repeated
Dr Steven Cox
The sudden death gene – scientists find exact strand of DNA that causes some to drop down dead – raising hopes of new test
The Sun – 11th March 2017 A genetic breakthrough offers new hope of beating the hidden condition that causes heart failure in athletes such as footballer Fabrice Muamba. Read more
Weston couple prepare to cycle 1,000 miles for two heart charities
Staffordshire Newsletter – 1st March 2017 A husband and wife from Weston are undertaking a major sponsored cycle challenge in support of two charities, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) & The Heart of Weston. The couple will ride over 1000 miles and will see them visit all of the UK’s premier football stadiums along the
Hidden heart conditions kill 12 young people every week
NetDoctor – 28th February 2017 Every week in the UK, around 12 young people die suddenly from a previously undiagnosed heart condition. And the majority experience no prior symptoms. Read more
New YouTube channel launched to support young people diagnosed with cardiac conditions
Leading charity reaches out to young people using social media as a platform to provide essential support and specialist information At the end of Heart Month 2017, a powerful but pragmatic new YouTube channel has been launched by the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to help support the growing numbers of young people who
Karen Campbell rasied more than £23,000 for heart screenings in memory of her son
Gazette Live – 17th February 2017 A mum has arranged more free lifesaving heart screenings for young people after her first event was booked up within days, offering 200 screenings to local young people Read more
Cardiac Screening; Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late…
The Huffington Post – 13th February 2017 Recently, (Wednesday 1 February, 2016 – the start of the annual awareness campaign, Heart Month) the British Heart Foundation issued a statement suggesting “around 620,000 people in the UK are carrying a faulty gene that puts them at high risk of developing coronary heart disease or sudden death.” Read
Parents encouraged to get their children screened
Key 103 Radio – 10th February 2017 Parents are being encouraged to get their kids screened for potential heart defects after it was revealed 12 young people under the age of 35 die every single week in the UK from an undetected cardiac condition. Read more
Cardiac checks vital for young footballers
The Argus – 8th February 2017 Dr Steven Cox, CEO of charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), has called for heart checks by football clubs at Academy level, as well as for senior pros. After a routine screening for Albion & Hove, player Connor Goldson was told he had a problem and would need preventative
BBC Radio Orkney interview with Dr Steven Cox
BBC Radio Orkney – 2nd February 2017 Dr Steven Cox talks about CRY’s screening program and gives his reaction to the BHF stating that 620,000 people in the UK carry a faulty gene for heart disease and cardiac death. Listen here (6:25)
