Thank you for walking the Bridges for @CRY_UK #12aweek
Some of Team Tom.
More than 50 people walked in memory of Tom and Claire at Cardiac Risk in the Young’s annual Heart of London Bridges Walk on Sunday, June 24.
It’s the 11th time we have walked and, yet again, we’re hugely grateful for the fantastic turn-out. We’re very lucky to have such support.
As CRY’s Chief Executive, Steve Cox, explained in a brief speech, one of the most important steps in CRY’s campaign to prevent Young Sudden Cardiac Deaths (YSCD) took place earlier this month.
For the first time, causes of death including SADS, ARVC and Short QT have been recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO). You can read more here.
In Steve’s words: “We believe that once this new code is fully implemented it will finally be possible to establish that these cardiac conditions are one of the most common causes of death in young people and much more should be done by our government to prevent these tragedies.”
That could mean the eventual implementation of a national strategy.
Meanwhile, 12 young people aged 14-35 are dying every week.
CRY can’t campaign without your support so, whether you walked this year or in the past, thank you.
Paul and Ellen x