The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young
Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s
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"He shouldn't be dead."
— Alastair Ankers , Activist
"We're losing 12 to 13 children or young people a week, it's a large number of people, it needs...everybody involved."
— Naomi Wakefield , Activist
Key People
A seventeen-year-old football player who died of sudden cardiac arrest.
The father of Adam Ankers, advocating for cardiac screening programs.
The mother of Matthew Dunning, grieving for her son and supporting cardiac screening initiatives.
A twenty-year-old footballer who died suddenly and unexpectedly.
The mother of Adam Ankers, calling for increased awareness and training for cardiac emergencies.
The father of Matthew Dunning, supporting the call for better cardiac health measures.
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