Wilson Shepherd

My beautiful son Wilson Shepherd passed away on 31/08/2023, aged just 25 years, all tests normal, putting his death to SADS.

Wilson was young, fit, healthy and well. He was a triathlete, coming 2nd in his first ever half Iron Man in 2022 for his age group. Wilson also ran the Keswick to Barrow (40miles) every May raising lots of money for MND charity, a charity close to his heart after his uncle died from this awful disease.

2022 also saw Wils achieve a first class honours degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, going onto do his Masters, which sadly he never got to finish.

We miss Wilson every single second of every day, always will. He was a beautiful soul, loved his family and his girlfriend. His early death has left us all traumatised and broken.

With love, Lesley Mease, Wils mum x

This memorial fund has been set up by the family to help CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death through supporting CRY’s screening programme.

The aim is to fund the screening of young people within the local community.

Latest News

Wilson Shepherd Bingo night

Bingo Night held at Furness Golf Club in Walney. Over 50 people attended for this prize bingo night. Amanda organised it and was joined by her sister Mayreen who was our bingo caller. Everyone enjoyed it and can't wait for the next one. £700 was raised for Wils pot, taking...

Band Night for Wilson

Well we held a band night last night for CRY for Wilson. At Barrow AFC Stadium events room with 'Just in Time Dance Band' and 'VOCE' who were both amazing. Everyone enjoyed it so much. Barrow AFCVOCEJust in Time Dance Band All donated the night for free. We had lots of...

Event in Barrow to raise money in memory of Wilson Shepherd and Vicky Parker

Read the full article here Two families are working as one to raise awareness of the condition that claimed the lives of their children. Two families are working as one to raise awareness of the condition that claimed the lives of their children. Lesley Mease, mum of Wilson, said: "Wilson...

£847.66 was donated in memory of Wilson Shepherd.

Wilson’s Aunties, Laura Lister and Angela Butterfield and Wilson’s girlfriend Isabella Wright took part in November’s 12 A Week Challenge, raising £847.66

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Why Do I Support CRY? During Heart Month 2024, CRY launched ‘why do I support CRY?’. The campaign aims to personify and tell the stories behind CRY. We are asking our supporters to send in their reasons for supporting CRY so we can share them on our social media what...

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Lesley Mease

12/11/2024

Bingo night

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£700.00

Lesley Mease

31/10/2024

Band night/raffle/Chelsea ball raffle

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£2,203.00

Alison Halliday

28/10/2024

Donated by James Cook & Anne Quirk

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£20.00

Kate Hodge

25/10/2024

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£20.00

Cheryl Trainor

25/10/2024

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£25.00

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Preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, and supporting affected families.

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Wilson Shepherd

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Latest News

Wilson Shepherd Bingo night

Band Night for Wilson

Event in Barrow to raise money in memory of Wilson Shepherd and Vicky Parker

£847.66 was donated in memory of Wilson Shepherd.

Why Do I Support CRY?

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Lesley Mease

Lesley Mease

Alison Halliday

Kate Hodge

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