Me: On 13th September 2009 my Father Paddy died suddenly while hillwalking on Mushermore Co. Cork.  We later learned that it was due to acute cardiac failure resulting from longterm uncontrolled hypertension which had caused damage to the heart muscle.  I believe that despite all the information at our disposal we still need to improve both awareness and screening so that the many and varied silent heart conditions that exist can be detected and effectively treated so that we may enjoy the company of our loved ones a little longer.  For some time I've wanted to honour Paddys' memory and after a year of training decided this would be an appropriate way. 

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