Tags: SADS
Calls to support CPR in schools
Posted: Sat, 13 Apr 2013
A Government consultation on the future of the national curriculum in schools in England comes to a close on Tuesday. The British Heart Foundation is leading a campaign for life-saving skills to be included as part of these reforms.
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MP in tribute to SADS victim Joe
Posted: Thu, 28 Mar 2013
An MP has paid tribute to a teenager who died while out jogging at a parliamentary debate on sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS).
Monday's debate was prompted by the Oliver King Foundation, set up in memory of a 12-year-old from Liverpool, who died... Read More »
Every child who knows CPR can be a lifesaver
Posted: Sat, 16 Mar 2013
"We feel every child should be taught CPR so they have the potential to save a life. If someone collapses you may only have three minutes to save them, which means friends will need to know what to do.
"We think CPR should be on the curriculum."
Joe’s Extraordinary Legacy
Posted: Fri, 15 Mar 2013
The launch of the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust took place at the school attended by Joe, De Lisle Catholic Science College in Loughborough, on Friday March 8th and featured a whole host of local VIPs and stars of Leicestershire sport, including England... Read More »
Martin Johnson launches Trust - ITV News
Posted: Thu, 14 Mar 2013
Martin Johnson CBE, the world cup winning England rugby captain, is launching The Joe Humphries Memorial Trust. Joe was out jogging when he collapsed without symptoms in Rothely, Leicestershire. He had fallen victim to SADS – Sudden Arrhythmic Death... Read More »
Mixed emotions' as memorial trust is launched
Posted: Sat, 09 Mar 2013
The father of a boy who collapsed and died while out jogging said the launch of a trust in his son's name was the "first sign of light" since his death.
14-year-old Joe Humphries was the victim of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) – the adult... Read More »
Sports stars back trust for Joe Humphries - BBC
Posted: Fri, 08 Mar 2013
"Sport is good for you. But sport can exacerbate any underlying cardiac issues. You're not given any warning.
"We've had a look at how that needs to be addressed to reduce the likelihood of it happening to others."
Family friend and former England captain... Read More »
Friends of jogging tragedy teenager Joe Humphries make video for charity launch
Posted: Fri, 08 Mar 2013
The friends of a teenager who collapsed and died while out jogging have created a touching video about the "gentle giant."
Joe Humphries was fit and healthy when he collapsed minutes from his home in Rothley in October.
Friends of Joe Humphries, who... Read More »
Jogging tragedy of teenager Joe Humphries
Posted: Sat, 09 Feb 2013
A 14-year-old boy who collapsed and died while out jogging was a victim of sudden adult death syndrome, an inquest heard.
Joe Humphries, who was 6ft 3in and fit and healthy, died minutes from his home in Rothley.
At an inquest in Loughborough on Thursday,... Read More »
