Ben Watson

London marathon CRY & Chris Haw

Fundraising for Cardiac Risk in the Young
£4,699
raised of £3,000 target
by 39 supporters
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Event: Flora London Marathon 2008, on 13 April 2008
Cardiac Risk in the Young

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RCN 1050845
We fund support, screening & research to help those affected by YSCD

Story

On June 3rd 2006 Chris Haw aged 25 died suddenly, postmortem results could not find cause of death. Unacceptable to Chris' mum Lesley contacted Cry; they provided information, support, and arranged specialist screening for the immediate family. Tests revealed Chris died from Brugada syndrome, a hereditary condition that could have been realised by Electrocardiogram and relief that Chris' siblings Jack and Jeni had not inherited the condition. This information was also used by the coroner to establish cause of death providing comfort to the family.

On April 13th Gav Copland and Lesley's partner Ben Watson will run 26.2 miles in memory of Chris, in support of Lesley, with all sponsorship money to Cry: Cardiac Risk in the Young, a registered charity.

About the charity

Cardiac Risk in the Young

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RCN 1050845
Each week at least twelve young people in the UK die suddenly as a result of undiagnosed heart conditions. At Cardiac Risk In the Young we aim to save young lives & to help those affected by the sudden cardiac death. We do this by providing support, information & screening those affected.

Donation summary

Total raised
£4,699.00
+ £411.51 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,196.00
Offline donations
£2,503.00

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