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Brothers In Arms I lost my precious son Aaron at the age of 23 to an undetected heart defect. I organise Heart Screening Days with CRY from money raised from fundraising.

On September 4th 2011, our lives changed forever. Our precious and caring son Aaron was gone forever. Nothing feels real anymore, we miss him so much – his presence, his laugh, his voice, everything about him. Our lives will never be the same again. Aaron has left a gaping hole in our hearts and lives. Losing our son was sudden and nothing prepared us for the shock especially when we were told the

cause of death was ARVC – Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy – a genetic heart defect. It just didn't seem right, Aaron was extremely fit and healthy, he played football for a team in Altrincham and was a member of a gym. Little did we know that all this exercising was actually aggravating the undetected heart defect he had. Since losing Aaron we have set up a Memorial Fund which is ring fenced within the Charity CRY – Cardiac Risk In The Young. We have been fundraising with the help of our family and friends. Aaron's friends have been a massive support to the Charity, taking part in a Skydive, The London Marathon, Paris to Barcelona Bike Ride and The Born Survivor. All the monies raised will be used to fund Screening Days in the area. We held 2 such days in July last year where 200 young adults were screened, with 12 being referred for
further testing. This has shown that these Screening Days need to continue and we have secured 3 further days this year. The Screening Days identify cardiac abnormalities and involve an ECG in the first instance. Anyone with an abnormal ECG on the day will also receive an Echocardiogram followed
by a full cardiac evaluation. Two previous health problems, diagnosed as dehydration, could have been an indication of the underlying condition Aaron had, which could have been
Identified had he had a chance to be screened. This living nightmare is ongoing for us as a family as our 22 year old daughter has to be tested annually for the same heart defect. A simple and quick ECG could save the lives of the 12 fit and healthy young people who die each week in the UK from an undiagnosed heart defect. This is why we have made
It our aim to have as many young people as possible tested in the area, we do not want another family to have to go through the heartache we face every day.

As we come to the end of the year and reflect on all that has been achieved, I do so with immense gratitude.With the hel...
18/12/2025

As we come to the end of the year and reflect on all that has been achieved, I do so with immense gratitude.

With the help and dedication of so many incredible people, 11,132 young people have now been screened, and 483 have been referred for further investigation — numbers that represent lives supported, risks identified, and futures protected. Together, an incredible £820,000 has been raised, all in loving memory of Aaron. None of this would have been possible without the generosity, commitment, and belief of you all.

As I look ahead to the new year, I am deeply thankful for the continued support of the The JD Foundation and am excited to be working alongside OrthTeam Centre , Mygp Clinic and Tarporley War Memorial Hospital Trust as we build on this vital work with Cardiac Risk in the Young

At this special time of year, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has walked this journey with me. Your kindness, compassion, and support mean more than words can express.

Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year.

Tomorrow at 4pm the link will be live to book an appointment on Sunday 11th January OrthTeam Centre ❤️The Screening will...
08/12/2025

Tomorrow at 4pm the link will be live to book an appointment on Sunday 11th January OrthTeam Centre ❤️
The Screening will be funded by Peter Teale in memory of his daughter Zoe and myself in memory of Aaron ❤️❤️
2 young lives lost far too early to an undetected heart defect Cardiac Risk in the Young ❤️

https://www.testmyheart.org.uk

98 young people were screened on Saturday Malbank School and Sixth Form College 4 were referred for further investigati...
11/11/2025

98 young people were screened on Saturday Malbank School and Sixth Form College 4 were referred for further investigation Cardiac Risk in the Young ❤️
2 families came together Alison Howells & myself to fund the screening in memory of Ceri & Aaron ❤️❤️

Thank you University Academy 92 and the incredible Cardiac Risk in the Young Screening Team. 101 young adults were scr...
02/10/2025

Thank you University Academy 92 and the incredible Cardiac Risk in the Young Screening Team. 101 young adults were screened yesterday and 4 referrals made. Huge thanks to The JD Foundation for funding the screening in memory of Aaron ❤️

Thank you University Academy 92 for hosting today’s Cardiac Risk in the Young Screening ❤️
01/10/2025

Thank you University Academy 92 for hosting today’s Cardiac Risk in the Young Screening ❤️

Today at 3pm the link will be live to book an appointment Cardiac Risk in the Young on 1st October at UA92 Academy, Old ...
26/09/2025

Today at 3pm the link will be live to book an appointment Cardiac Risk in the Young on 1st October at UA92 Academy, Old Trafford ❤️

https://www.testmyheart.org.uk

16/09/2025

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