A cardiac risk event screened 214 young people for heart abnormalities which could prove to be lifesaving.

Epping Forest District Council funded event was organised by Della Tudisca in memory of her daughter Issy, who passed away from an undiagnosed heart condition.

Ms Tudisca hosted her sixth Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) screening event on the weekend of June 29 and 30 June, in memory of her daughter.

Over 1,350 young people have been screened in total thanks to Della’s continued fundraising saving numerous lives from unknown heart conditions.

Ms Tudisca has also run the London Marathon and completed the south cost 100km challenge in 24 hours to raise as much money as possible for CRY.

The screening was funded by Epping Forest District Council’s Public Health and Grant Aid programme and support from Buckhurst Hill Parish Council.

Chairman of the Council Cllr Richard Bassett and Vice Chairman Cllr Helen Kane attended the event to show their support.

Members from The Grange Farm Trust and Colebrook Royals Football Club also helped out by offering a venue and volunteers to facilitate the event.

Grange Farm deputy site manager, Tom Hyde, who had his first screening on the day, said: “The screening are vital to both young people and their families to prevent tragedies.

“I’m surprised that something so simple that can save countless lives is not mandatory in schools.

“I found the process of undertaking the screening very relaxing and thanks to the professionalism and reassurance from the CRY Staff.”

For more information on local fundraising for CRY contact Della forissyscreening@gmail.com or visit

www.c-r-y.org.uk

Apply for Epping Forest District Council Grant Aid by visiting

www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/community/grant-aid/