Tags: SADS
More Heartbreak as Two Young Sportsmen Collapse through Sudden Death
Posted: Tue, 02 Jun 2015
More heart break as two young sportsmen collapse through sudden death - our heartfelt condolences go out to both families:
https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/teenage-football-star-collapses-dies-5797318
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/player-dies-after-collapsing-during-essendon-district-football-league-match-between-northern-saints-and-avondale-heights/story-fn53klea-1227375953412?from=google_rss&google_editors_picks=true... Read More »
Runners Limbering up for Marathon Effort in Aid of Joe Humphries Memorial Trust
Posted: Thu, 02 Apr 2015
It's a particularly big achievement for 39-year-old Liz, from Syston, because she had to pull out of last year's race due to injury.
Liz said: "I was lucky enough to win a ballot place in the London Marathon in 2014 and decided to use the place as an opportunity... Read More »
A SADS Fact of Life - March 2015
Posted: Mon, 09 Mar 2015
The most important thing your sports club has to do this year
The Trust as part of its SADS awareness programme report daily on the devastating impact of sudden cardiac death in young people which are posted on the Trust facebook and twitter. Some heart... Read More »
How Karen Ran, Out of Kindness
Posted: Thu, 05 Mar 2015
Some of her runs are in official races whilst other are just solo efforts.
But the mother of three grown up children is clearly doing something right. And she has no plans to stop pounding the streets in her pink trainers any time soon.
If someone mentions... Read More »
'Wear it Red' with a Little Splash of G & P!
Posted: Wed, 04 Mar 2015
On Saturday (28), more than 200 people took part in a series of sponsored walks departing from five city leisure centres and converging on Town Hall Square, Leicester .
Participants – many of whom have heart conditions – were invited to 'wear... Read More »
Island challenge at De Montfort University raises more than £1,000 for charity
Posted: Tue, 17 Feb 2015
STUDENTS from De Montfort University have raised more than £1,000 for charity by being marooned on an island.
Ten couples undertook a series of challenges to support the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support.
he event was staged... Read More »
Village Phone Box Gets New Lease of Life & Could Now Save Lives
Posted: Mon, 16 Feb 2015
A LIFE-SAVING community defibrillator has been installed in the village of Quorn.
The defibrillator – in a former public telephone box in Station Road – has been fitted thanks to the efforts of Quorn Parish Council, Charnwood Borough Council,... Read More »
Students Plan Island Challenge in Honour of Joe
Posted: Wed, 11 Feb 2015
To mark RAG (Raise and Give) week, students from De Montfort's Demon Media society will be hosting 'Demon Island'.
Ten brave duos from 10 different university societies will be trapped on the island in De Montfort University's students' union from 9am... Read More »
Harborough Pupils Learn How to Save Lives
Posted: Thu, 05 Feb 2015
Hundreds of students at a Harborough school are being taught how to use a defibrillator and vital CPR skills in a rolling programme which will hopefully create a generation of young life-savers.
Pupils at Robert Smyth Academy are being trained as part... Read More »
Lord Lieutenant's Young Artist of the Year (Joe Humphries Memorial Trust) Award
Posted: Mon, 19 Jan 2015
Do you know an inspiring young person?
There's still time to recognise and celebrate the artistic and creative talents of young people, 13 – 19 years old, from across Leicester-shire.
This year's Leicestershire Lord Lieutenant's Awards for young people... Read More »
SADS Fact of LIfe
Posted: Mon, 05 Jan 2015
It is a #SADS fact of life - 12 fit and healthy young people, 12 35 years old, die every week across the due to subtle heart diseases like Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome.
There is much to be done by JHMT as the work goes on in 2015 to raise awareness... Read More »
‘Thank you’ for going the extra mile
Posted: Thu, 01 Jan 2015
As we enter 2015, JHMT would like to say a HUGE thank you to all our supporters and dedicated volunteers who, during the past year have played such a vital part in helping Joe's Trust raise further awareness of sudden, unexpected death in young people... Read More »
Students Showcase their Creative Media Skills
Posted: Mon, 22 Dec 2014
Students showcase their creative media skills to help JHMT raise awareness of sudden, unexpected death in young people (SADS)
A group of Lower 6th) STUDENTS from Robert Smyth Academy, Market Harbourgh, presented their media campaign ideas a small panel... Read More »
Club Charity JHMT Shares in European Matchday
Posted: Thu, 11 Dec 2014
The Joe Humphries Memorial Trust and their patron Martin Johnson were among the special visitors to Leicester Tigers matchday on Sunday, 7th December 2014.
An official club charity for 2014/15, the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust promotes awareness of and... Read More »
Festive fun marks unveiling of life-saving new defibrillator
Posted: Sat, 06 Dec 2014
The defibrillator, which will be available for the local community to use in emergencies, will be unveiled by AFC Andrews, which plays at Aylestone Recreation Ground, on Saffron Lane.
The club has raised funds for a new defibrillator and a special secure... Read More »
Young Academy footballers join the premier league of lifesavers
Posted: Fri, 28 Nov 2014
Some of Leicester-shire's top academy footballers went back to the class room earlier today to learn key lifesaving skills as part of the the Joe's Mini Heartstart for Sports (JMHS4S) lifesaving course which was delivered by JHMT's Alan Harrison White.... Read More »
Joe's Mini HeartStart 4 Sports
Posted: Mon, 24 Nov 2014
...are you ready to save a life?
Joe's Mini Heartstart 4 Sports (JMHS4S) is a pioneering scheme, aimed at offering Junior sports club members including players, official and supporters the chance to learn key cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how... Read More »
Young People Awarded for Outstanding Commitment to Joes Trust
Posted: Fri, 07 Nov 2014
De lisle College recently held their annual presentation evening to celebrate and acknowlege the efforts of students who have consistently given their very best to the diverse range of curriculum activity including exam results, outstanding achievement... Read More »
Joe’s friends hold Bond-themed evening and raise £500 for charity
Posted: Wed, 05 Nov 2014
A JAMES BOND-themed evening and balloon launch organised by friends of a teenager who died suddenly have raised more than £500 for charity.
Friends of Rothley teenager Joe Humphries got together to hold the events in his memory, to raise money for... Read More »
SADS Fact of Life
Posted: Mon, 03 Nov 2014
Quick Action Saves Lives!
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Facts:
- It strikes without warning; killing 250 people a day in the UK
- It kills more people than lung cancer, breast cancer and AIDS combined
- It can happen to anyone, even fit and healthy young people ( SADS)... Read More »
