Gemma Willans

Kayla & Gemma

Fundraising for Cardiac Risk in the Young
£180
raised of £2,500 target
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Participants: Aaron Gardiner
Cardiac Risk in the Young

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

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Old school friends will be running the London Marathon to raise money in memory of a local football star who died in July 2004. 

Mychaela Gardiner will tackle the 26-mile run in memory of her brother, former Ipswich town and AFC Sudbury footballer Aaron Gardiner, who died suddenly last year at the age of 33.  Joining her will be fellow ex -Sudbury High School pupil Gemma Willans, 31, who will help raise money for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

Gemma said: “We are both self-confessed non-runners and are currently undertaking a strict training programme.  We are both determined to finish for Aaron.” 

 

The duo, known as the ‘terrible twins’ when they were growing up together, have committed to raise a minimum of £2,500 for CRY. 

 

“We have known each other for 26 years and Mychaela will be my bridesmaid in July and no doubt this emotional pledge will bring us even closer,” said Gemma. 

 

They chose to raise money for CRY because Aaron died from a heart problem which had gone undetected.  The charity helps raise awareness of heart disease in the young and promotes health screening. 

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About the charity

Cardiac Risk in the Young

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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
£180.00
+ £33.85 Gift Aid
Online donations
£180.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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