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Harry's Story.

As many of you know, we will be running the Manchester 10K on Sunday 22nd May in aid of 1000 Hearts for Harry a charity set up by Debbie, Mario and Emily, in memory of their only son and brother Harry, who died very suddenly as a result of an undiagnosed heart condition.

As you can imagine, their sense of loss is immeasurable, no-one knew Harry had a heart problem, he was a fit and healthy 17yr old boy due to take his A-levels and take up a place at a university. There was no time for goodbyes and they found themselves comforting many of Harry’s friends as they came to terms with his sudden death. Through their pain and suffering, Debbie, Mario and Emily have found an amazing energy to help them through the dark days and after much research on “ young sudden cardiac death” syndrome as it is often referred to, they discovered the statistics were astonishing. 12 young people (aged 14-35) die every week due to undetected heart conditions and simple cardiac screening would reduce this risk drastically. In Italy where cardio screening for young people who are involved in sporting activities from the age of 14 is compulsory, the risk has been reduced by 90%.

Through the charity, 1000 Hearts for Harry, they aim to raise the £35,000 annually which would ensure 1000 young people receive access to cardiac screening. 100% of the money raised goes toward the screening programme. 

That’s not all they plan to do, they want to raise public awareness on a national level with the long-term goal of making cardiac screening compulsory in this country. Please do take the time to look at the websites so that you can read more on this charity and their amazing work:

www.1000heartsforharry.com

Inspired by this amazing cause , several of us; friends family and close acquaintances will be running a 10K in Manchester to raise as much money as possible and also raise public awareness. 

We're asking you for your support and help. However much or little you can contribute will help to fund hearts screenings for young people. It costs £35 for one screenings through Cardiac Arrest in the Young (CRY)

1000 heartsforharry hope to raise £35000, each year which pays for 1000 young people to be screened.

Screening provides early diagnosis and possible live saving treatment. And with your help, young lives can be saved.

How can you donate and get involved? 

You can donate any amount through this Just Giving page or by texting; DUBZ96 to  70070 with your donation.

You can get involved through social media too by using hashtags #manchesterrun1000hearts2016

#1000heartsforharry

Thank you so much for reading our message. We will be updating you as to our progress in the run up to the 22nd May 2016. 

Runners taking part:

Emily Dubois

Paul Gidley

Sarah Gidley

Ian Tunnicliffe

Dave Ashworth

Rick Massey

Jacqueline Eatough

Michelle Taylor

Steve Morgan

Thank you so much for reading our message. We will be updating you as to our progress in the run up to the 22nd May 2016. Please give generously.