Heart for Life

28/06/2026

A child goes to bed and doesn’t wake up’: the families left in shock after the sudden death of their healthy children

Sudden cardiac arrest is statistically rare but among the leading causes of death for children and young people. And families often have no idea of the risk until it’s too late

21/06/2026

Young Rugby man who died aged just 26 inspires pioneering cardiac screening programme

It is believed Anthony had an undiagnosed heart condition, from which he had no symptoms, but his death has inspired a life-saving cardiac screening programme for young people

It is believed Anthony had an undiagnosed heart condition, from which he had no symptoms, but his death has inspired a life-saving cardiac screening programme for young people.

21/06/2026

Fund population cardiac screening for every young person when they reach age 14 years. The screening should be undertaken with a review of family history and electrocardiogram (ECG) followed up where necessary with echocardiogram (heart scan).

08/06/2026

Lottery funding will pay for a 'fix the defibs' project, to map and maintain Jersey's life-saving heart-starting machines.

07/06/2026

Ruislip couple fund screening day in memory of tragic son

FUNDS raised by a Ruislip family, in memory of their son, will provide 100 young people with the opportunity to be tested for potentially dangerous…

07/06/2026

My 15-Year-Old Son Collapsed During A Basketball Game. The 1 Thing That Could Have Saved Him Was Nowhere To Be Found.

"The people nearby are left helplessly waiting for EMS while precious minutes slip away."

07/06/2026

Cardiac screening programme started in memory of Rugby man to return this month

A pioneering screening programme to identify heart conditions in the young - set up in memory of Anthony Lane - is being rolled out again later this month

07/06/2026

Millions live with undiagnosed heart rhythm disorders – World Heart Rhythm Week 2026 calls for urgent action

Millions of people worldwide are living with undiagnosed heart rhythm disorders that can lead to stroke, heart failure or sudden cardiac death – often with little or no warning.

07/06/2026

YOUNG HEARTS Surge in silent killer heart condition among young women – the 5 signs you could be at higher risk

SILENT heart issues that may lead to sudden death are rising among young women, researchers warn. Conditions that go undetected in seemingly healthy women may cause their heart to stop out of the b…

06/06/2026

Florida law mandates heart screenings for student-athletes as nonprofit urges summer checkups

The nonprofit “Who We Play For” is encouraging families to act early, offering low-cost and free screening events across Northeast Florida