Every week in the UK at least 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die of undiagnosed cardiac conditions.

I think most of you know the story by now. Matt and I went to London for our friends wedding and when I woke the morning of the wedding I found Matt had died in his sleep.

Whilst time is a great healer the memory can still have me in bits, as it will with his parents and sister.

In May 2028 it will be 20 years since Matt passed, so Becky, Matts sister and I decided it would be a fitting tribute to hold a heart screening event in Matt’s memory. So we aim to raise at least £7200 to enable CRY to carry out a local heart screening and hopefully help prevent other young people and their families and friends going through this tragedy.

Matts sister and nephew and niece were all screened by CRY after Matt passed to detect any heart defects.

To help raise the funds for a screening session In Matt's memory and to raise funds for some amazing charities, i'll be taking on Madness4Charity Challenge 26/27. Eight huge challenges in 2026 and 2027.

2026

November

1st Always Aim High Anglesey Trail Half Marathon

8th Malaga Half Marathon

December

6th Santa Dash Liverpool

24th – 31st Rapha 500 Festive Challenge

2027

March

12 – 16th Rat Race Arctic Circle Adventure

3 countries and 3 winter sports. 19 miles on bike, 13 miles on skis and 13 on foot. Whilst this distance may not seem much, it will all be on snow and in temperatures down to -20. Chilly!

April

Pendle Witches Way Hike

June

Always Aim High Llandudno Duathlon

July

3 Peaks Way of the Roses Duathlon

The grand finale! Cycle 171 miles from Morecambe to Bridlington stopping off to complete the Yorkshire 3 peaks on foot. Oh and did I mention hopefully all in under 24 hours. Easy!

With your donation, CRY can reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD) by working with cardiologists and family doctors to establish good practice and appropriate screening facilities to promote and protect the cardiac health of our young.

By supporting CRY you will help save young lives from these potentially fatal cardiac conditions.

See how your support can help by visiting www.c-r-y.org.uk

To read more about CRYs screening visit Cardiac Screening - Cardiac Risk in the Young