The heartbroken parents of Kasia Ber have launched a campaign to stop other families losing loved ones to rare heart conditions. An inquest heard how 17-year-old Kasia had a condition known as Long QT syndrome and may have died last December after being startled by her mobile phone ringing, having suffered a heart arrhythmia brought on
Kasia Ber
Mobile phone alarm killed teenage girl with undiagnosed heart defect
A mobile phone alarm killed a 17-year-old girl who had an undiagnosed heart condition, her father said yesterday. Kasia Ber died in bed at her parents home in Horden, Co Durham, on December 28 last year. Subsequent tests showed she was suffering the genetic disorder Long QT syndrome, which can be treated with beta blockers. Her
Girl, 17, killed by the sudden noise of her mobile phone
A teenager was literally scared to death by the sudden ringing of her mobile telephone, an inquest was told yesterday. It rang with an alarm call at 7am and Kasia Ber, 17, was so startled it triggered heart failure. Unknown to anyone, she was suffering from a coronary condition in which attacks can be triggered by
Phone 'shocked' teenager to death
A family is calling for more research into sudden death among young people as it claims a mobile phone ring may have sparked their daughter’s death Kasia Ber, 17, who had an undiagnosed heart problem, died in bed at her parents’ County Durham home last year. Click here to read this article in full
Tragedy family hope to raise awareness of heart syndrome
A teenager’s sudden death from an undiagnosed heart complaint has made her family determined to ensure others do not suffer their loss. Kasia Ber, 17, died at her home in Brier Avenue, Horden, East Durham, on the morning of December 28, last year. It was only discovered after she died that she had been suffering from
Charity Rugby match in memory of Kasia Ber
Our wonderful local Horden Rugby team held a memorial match in memory of our beautiful Kasia. Although very emotional, we felt so proud that they did this and what a great bunch they are – and also the Seaton Carew team for taking part. Both teams played great, I have never been so interested in rugby.
Great North Run in memory of Kasia Ber
A fantastic cheque of £858 has been forwarded to CRY for Kasia’s Memorial Fund. Christopher Worrall ran the Great North Run in memory of our precious Kasia, who died from the genetic heart condition Long QT when the sudden noise from her mobile phone alarm killed her. Christopher did the run in one hour forty minutes,
Halloween Disco in memory of Kasia Ber
A Halloween disco was organised by Kasia’s friends and family in our local Rugby club. Although we still were not strong enough to attend, the evening went really well. A wonderful £700 was raised for Kasia’s memorial fund, from all the people who love and miss her. We would like to thank everyone involved and all
Inquests
Inquests In this area you will find information about Inquests that CRY families have been through. Inquest into the death of Kasia Ber November 2006 Inquest into the death of Lisa Jane Browne re-opened April 2006
