Remembering Arabella Campbell

SuzanDury

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Six years ago we lost the fabulous Arabella to sudden cardiac arrest, when she was just sixteen years old. She was over-the-top in the absolute best kind of way - whether that was making you laugh to the point of dry heaving, trapping you in an inescapable cuddle, or entertaining everybody with an always outlandish reason why she hadn't done her homework. 

So, in a bid to get everyone back together for a day of fun in Arabella's memory, we thought it was only appropriate to pick an activity that reflects her truly bonkers spirit! A Dragon Boat Race seemed just the perfect option - we reckon she'd love the possibility of us all falling in!

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

ChrisLLHM

I started running back in 2013. It wasn't much fun at first, but I had just signed up for a marathon. After the sudden loss of Arabella - our incredible friend, cousin, daughter, niece, granddaughter - at just 16, we had to do something. CRY was there to help us deal with the unthinkable. Every year they're there for thousands of others trying to cope with the same.

CRY fund and lead research into the causes of sudden cardiac death. They provide screening for young people and campaign for greater awareness of the risks of sudden death. Perhaps most importantly, CRY offer support to people who have lost a loved one and those young people diagnosed with life-threatening cardiac conditions.

So four years on, we're still on the fundraising trail. By donating to CRY you will help save young lives from potentially fatal cardiac conditions.

Thanks for your support!

Kim-Archer4

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

Myles-Davidson

Arabella was a member of my family. She died aged 16 from an unexplained cardiac arrest. These sudden deaths affect families much more than you might think, and remind you to cherish life and those you love.

On Sunday 2nd August 2015 I am (attempting to) complete the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100. A gruelling 100 mile bicycle ride in memory of Arabella Campbell and support the work of Cardiac Risk in the Young who run a screening programme for young people and fund important research into the causes of sudden cardiac death.

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Joanne-Barden4

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. Please make a donation  to support our event on July 11  at 4 pm onwards in memory of Arabella Campbell and support the work of Cardiac Risk in the Young who run a screening programme for young people and fund important research into the causes of sudden cardiac death.  Don't forget to tick the Gift Aid Box!

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Jo and Holly Barden

palacehalfg

On 29th March I am running the Hampton Court Half Marathon to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young and all of the brilliant work they do!

I run this in memory of the beautiful Arabella, who I know would have greeted me with a cake at the finish :)

Julian-Hutchings

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In May 2013 my best friend Clare's beloved daughter Arabella Campbell passed away suddenly at the age of 16 from unexplained heart failure. 

The charity CRY - Cardiac Risk in the Young - supports research into the condition and supports those who have been bereaved.

In May of 2015 I will cycle 100 miles on my turbo trainer to raise funds for CRY. I know I can cycle 100 miles on the road - I've done it before - but 100 miles on the turbo will be a major challenge, but one which I aim to complete in under 4 hours. 

Please support my attempt and remember Arabella and all those other young people whose lives have been cut short in this tragic way, and their families and friends who continue to grieve. 

Amy-Dury3

Arabella was my cousin, the most wonderful teenager who was full of fun, mischief and big hair. 

She died aged 16 from an unexplained cardiac arrest. These sudden deaths affect families much more than you might think, and remind you to cherish life and those you love.

Arabella loved animals, so I am running for the RSPCA on this special anniversary of her 18th birthday.

I didn't know I was running this until three weeks before the event..! So please donate to give me motivation and support, in memory of Arabella's life...and the great work of the RSPCA to protect animals from suffering.

Love you Arrie - Always and Forever.

Penny-Spiller

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I am running my first ever half marathon - the Great North Run - in Newcastle on 7 September. 

I am running it in memory of Mat's cousin Arabella and my dad Mike, who both died suddenly and unexpectedly from cardiac arrests. They are missed every day.

Arabella died in May last year, aged 16 and days before she was due to sit her GCSEs. She was joyful, fun-loving, clever and beautiful - a real ray of sunshine who brought such love and laughter to every family occasion. Tests showed she was healthy, and there was no known cause for her death.

Mike died in February 2000, just a few weeks after retiring at the age of 62. He had gone for a sleep in the afternoon and never woke up. He never got the chance to fully enjoy his retirement, spend some quality time with his family and meet his two grand daughters. His sudden loss took me, my sister, brother and mum a long time to come to terms with. 

My dad at least had lived long enough to fulfil his potential. According to CRY, 12 people under the age of 35 die each week from sudden cardiac arrests - some are due to undiagnosed heart conditions, others like in Arabella's and my dad's case are inexplicable.

CRY is an important charity that is working hard to reduce this number. As well as offering vital counselling services, which helped Arabella's mum Clare in the months after her loss, CRY also supports important clinical research and a screening programme. The money you donate will be spent on furthering this vital work.

Thank You xxxx

Sophie-Blackburn2

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On April 12th 2015 I will be running the Brighton Marathon in memory of our gorgeous Arabella. I aim to raise as much awareness of cardiac screening for young people and the work of CRY, as well as money to support the work they do. 

I have begun training and will update a time I hope to finish the marathon in soon!

You can make a donation here- It's quick and easy and you can GiftAid it too.

Thank you 

Joanne-Barden3

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Our strawberry tea  on July 13 was an amazing success  topping over £1,000 with over £800 collected in cash  and cheques on the day - and more pledges due to come through on Just Giving - currently running at £250 ( with Gift Aid).

Please keep your donations coming.

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Thanks

Jo and Holly Barden

raeandmisty

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On Saturday 7th December 2013 Richard Northcott and friends sang carols in Borough Market to rasie money for CRY in memory of Arabella.

Rosie-Northcott

As part of CRY awareness week myself and a colleague are holding a cake sale, featuring Arabella's favourite brownies.  I will update the fundraising total after the event.

AmyNChris

Amy and Chris are training to run the 2014 Brighton Marathon. We run for CRY and most of all we run for Arabella. Always and forever in our hearts.

Dessert-Evening

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Thank you for visiting my JustGiving page. My family and I are hosting a dessert evening for one of my amazing classmates who tragically died early this year. I have set up this page so that people who arent able to come but still want to donate can and it will go into the dessert evening kitty which will eventually go to the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young!

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Catherine-Davis2

Arabella was a kind and loving girl who will be missed by many every day. She has made such an impact on many lives and will forever be with us in our hearts. I am cycling to Brighton on 16th June in memory of her and all of the smiles she has bought to her friends and family. It is truly terrifying to know that a life can be taken so suddenly and unexpectedy, especially at such a young age, and it is the work of these charities that researches new ways of finding the threats, giving us hope that one day this fear could be extinguished.

Arabella-Campbell

Donate to Cardiac Risk in the Young

CRY was founded in 1995 to raise awareness of conditions that can lead to young sudden cardiac death (YSCD); sudden death syndrome (SDS); SADS. Each week at least twelve young people in the UK die suddenly as a result of undiagnosed heart conditions. We feel this charity is a fantastic cause and we know Arabella would support it fully.

Arabella was a much loved vivacious, kind and clever girl at the heart of her close knit family. After a happy family day on Sunday 12th May 2013, at home with her mother, grandmother and cousins, she settled down to revise for her GCSE exams. She was fine at 10pm, lying on top of her bed surrounded by papers and books. When her mum went to say good night 30 minutes later Arabella was simply gone. Paramedics came very quickly but her heart had simply stopped. At the house and later at Mayday hospital people did all they could for over two hours but to no avail. The paramedics, police and staff at the hospital were wonderful. They could not have done more or been any kinder.

Arabella had many friends, loved riding, tennis, Duke of Edinburgh and laughing and hugging. She was looking forward to Sixth Form and had a great appetite for life especially with her little cousins. We will carry her in our hearts forever more.

ArabellaCampbell

Donate to The Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Everyone who knows Arabella will be aware of her love for animals, especially those at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. It was one of her favourite places to visit and she spent hours on the website learning the names and details of all the animals. This is why we are collecting for Battersea in her memory.

Arabella was a much loved vivacious, kind and clever girl at the heart of her close knit family. After a happy family day on Sunday 12th May 2013, at home with her mother, grandmother and cousins, she settled down to revise for her GCSE exams. She was fine at 10pm, lying on top of her bed surrounded by papers and books. When her mum went to say good night 30 minutes later Arabella was simply gone. Paramedics came very quickly but her heart had simply stopped. At the house and later at Mayday hospital people did all they could for over two hours but to no avail. The paramedics, police and staff at the hospital were wonderful. They could not have done more or been any kinder.

Arabella had many friends, loved riding, tennis, Duke of Edinburgh and laughing and hugging. She was looking forward to Sixth Form and had a great appetite for life especially with her little cousins. We will carry her in our hearts forever more.