Edmonton Mum makes Strides to STOP SADS

SADS UK member Hilary Robinson has supported SADS UK over many years in memory of her beloved daughter Kimberly who passed away in 2001 aged just 18. We are grateful to Hilary and her friends and family for joining us at the Stride with SADS UK event in Hyde Park on Sunday 8th May 2022. 

Debbie's Brighton Marathon to raise funds to place defibrillators

SADS UK thanks Debbie for taking part in the Brighton Marathon on 10th April 2022 raising awareness and funds for SADS UK to place defibrillators in her community in Dunfermline to help save lives in memory of Stephen Holland.

Roy Tyzack to abseil Harlow Water Tower for SADS UK

Roy Tyzack is taking on an abseil challenge down the 190' high water tower at Church Langley, Harlow on Saturday 14th May 2022.

Roy Tyzack is a 75-year-old retired Police Detective, having served with both the Metropolitan Police and Essex Police. He is now a First Response Medic and Qualified First Aid Instructor and Lead Instructor for the SADS UK 'HEARTWIZE' Scheme teaching CPR and defibrillator training to Year 10's in Essex schools to create a generation of lifesavers.

3 Team Mates from Hughsie FC take on 3 Week Trek in the Himalayas In Memory of Adam “Skipper” Hughes

Phil Skayman, Jamie Hallam and Adam Cropper of Hughsie FC will be taking on the challenge of a 3-week trek in the Himalayas on 5^th April 2022.  They are members of SADS UK’s 11-a-side charity football team formed in memory of friend and Captain Adam Hughes who tragically passed away in May 2009 aged just 25 from SADS (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome).

Annual Joe Spooner Darts Tournament 2022

SADS UK thanks Tracey, Stephen and everyone who supported the Annual Joe Spooner Darts Tournament. Joe tragically passed away aged 15 in 2005 and since his death Tracey and Stephen have supported SADS UK and raised awareness and funds in his memory which has enabled over 35 defibrillators to be donated to schools and communities in memory of Joe to help save lives.

FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL HEART MONTH

February 2022 is National Heart Month  - an annual event to raise awareness and encourage people to look after their heart.  SADS UK invites members to get involved in a number of different ways : raising awareness and funds to place a Community Public Access Defibrillator to help save lives, Wear it Red Day on 14th February 2022, hold a fundraising event for SADS UK on Valentines Day, share your story on social media and tag @SADSUK. ♥ 

SADS UK New Patron Dr Amir Khan GP

PATRON ANNOUNCEMENT -SADS UK

SADS UK are proud to have the support of our new Patron Dr. Amir Khan GP(MBCHB (Hons) MRCGP DCH DRCOG PGCE DipDiab)  Dr Khan is the Resident Doctor on ITV’s Lorraine and Good Morning Britain.  Dr Khan says “As a GP in my practice in Bradford  I have experienced first-hand the devastating effect of SADS on individuals and families and have supported families through this difficult time.  I endorse the work of SADS UK and their commitment to families who have been affected by SADS or are living with inherited cardiac conditions.  SADS UK have worked for over 20 years placing defibrillators in schools, sports centres and communities to help save lives should a person suffer a cardiac arrest.  I am proud to become a Patron of such an important charity.”

Defibrillator donated to The Crown, Cowley In Memory of Charlie Naughton

Charlie Naughton tragically passed away from SADS on 29^th June 2021 aged just 29.  He was in The Crown, Cowley, London watching the England vs Germany game when Harry Kane scored he suddenly collapsed while others around him were celebrating.  The ambulance services worked tirelessly on Charlie for 3 hours, however they could not save him.

SADS UK Charity Football Team Hughsie FC

SADS UK Charity Football Team Hughsie FC, formed in memory of Adam Hughes, continue to raise awareness and funds for SADS UK in memory of Adam who passed away in his sleep on 29th May 2009 aged just 25. 

Defibrillator donated as lasting tribute to Rachael Kiely-Cohen, aged 18

Since the tragic death of 18 year old Rachael Kiely–Cohen in 2014, family and friends have been supporting SADS UK and the charity’s Big Shock Campaign to make defibrillators available in all schools and the community to help save lives.

SADS UK Exhibiting at the SADS Foundation 2021 Virtual Annual Conference on 6th and 7th November 2021

SADS UK is pleased to be exhibiting via a Virtual Booth at the SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation 2021 Virtual Annual Conference, which will be held online on November 6th and 7th!

SADS UK Supports Restart A Heart Day

SADS UK are proud to have been involved in an excellent CPR & Defibrillator Training event at Hamptons Sport & Leisure Centre on Saturday 16th October 2021 to mark Restart a Heart Day - an annual initiative led by Resuscitation Council UK which aims to increase the number of people surviving out-of hospital cardiac arrests.

Sainsbury's Waterlooville Supporting SADS UK

SADS UK thanks Emily, her Mum Glenna and Waterlooville Sainsbury's staff for raising awareness and funds for SADS UK in memory of Steve, who tragically passed away from SADS in November 2020. Thanks to the Waterlooville Community for their kind donations and support.

Ask your MP to Support the Second Reading of the Defibrillator Bill on 10th September 2021.

Help SADS UK Save Lives : Ask your MP to Support the Second Reading of the Defibrillator Bill on 10th September 2021.  The date of the reading is drawing near, so please can you email/write to your MP, Headteacher, local newspaper and let them know that you are supporting SADS UK in their aims to save lives. Ask your MP to attend the Second Reading of the Defibrillator Bill on Friday September 10th 2021 and vote in favour of it so it becomes Legislation and helps save lives. Wording You can find your MP’s details on this link:- https://members.parliament.uk/members/Commons  Read more for your supportive wording that can be copied and sent in your email to your MP. 

Statement form Anne Jolly, MBE, Founder of SADS UK

Statement from Founder of SADS UK, Anne Jolly MBE.  The national cardiac charity SADS UK, set up in honour of my son Ashley Jolly in 1998 has been working for over 10 years to bring in legislation to make defibrillators mandatory in schools; including bringing Early Day Motions and petitions to Parliament. 

The 8th Annual Inherited Cardiac Conditions Online Nursing Study Day : Tuesday 22nd November 2021

The 8th Annual Inherited Cardiac Conditions Online Nursing Study Day: An Introduction Hosted by Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital ICC Nurse Specialist team on Tuesday 22nd November 2021 9am to 5om online event. 

SADS UK supports the letter sent by Dr Zafar Iqbal to Boris Johnson ahead of the second reading of the defibrillator bill on the 10th September.

The cardiac charity SADS UK supports the letter sent by Dr Zafar Iqbal to Boris Johnson ahead of the second reading of the defibrillator bill on the 10th September.

SADS UK praises Bayley for raising funds for 2 Defibrillators at Middlewich Town FC

SADS UK praises young footballer Bayley for raising funds to place 2 lifesaving defibrillators at Middlewich Town FC to help save lives.  SADS UK Middlewich Representative Linda Boden said “Every morning throughout June Bayley has been getting up at 6am and running a couple of miles before going to school and sometimes in the evening until he ran a marathon." Bayley was inspired to fundraise and help protect his teammates after Danish player Christian Eriksen suddenly collapsed during a Euro 2020 match.

Holywell Mum's Memory Lives on Through Community Defibrillator placed by SADS UK

SADS UK thanks Helen, Jordanne and all of their friends and family for their kind support in memory of Laura.  Laura passed away suddenly in July 2019 aged just 38.  Her family and friends raised awareness and funds for SADS UK to mark what would have been Laura's 40th birthday.  With the funds raised they were keen to donate a defibrillator to Toe2Toe Fitness as the fitness centre understands how important this equipment is, and both Helen and Jordanne wanted them to benefit from having a defibrillator on their premises.

InXpress Gives Back Scheme Places Lifesaving Defibrillator through SADS UK

When the InXpress Gives Back Committee asked if anyone knew of any causes the franchise network could support, SADS UK member Lisa Savage suggested supporting SADS UK by providing an accessible defibrillator to help save lives.  

SADS UK supporting first of its kind unit launched to promote heart education in rural North Wales

SADS UK are pleased to partner with the Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board and Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust funding PADS Officer Tomos Hughes for the first years of the project and continuing to support the Welsh initiative to help save lives.  Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) launched a brand new Mobile Cardiology Unit at Llyn Brenig. It is part of a wider project between SADS UK, the Health Board and the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust.

SADS UK partnership in a lifesaving programme to help improve survival rates after a cardiac arrest is being supported with almost £2.5m over the next three years by the Welsh Government.

SADS UK Supporting Research

Supporting Research : SADS UK are often contacted by major Heart Hospitals around the country and individuals taking on research projects to better understand and work to improve lives of people impacted by SADS and heart conditions.  We invite members to take part in current research projects that SADS UK is supporting. 

Tesco Extra Havant Team 3 Peaks Challenge for SADS UK

SADS UK is pleased to be supporting the Tesco Havant and Friends Team as they prepare to take on the National 3 Peaks Challenge and also hold in-store fundraisers in memory of their colleague and friend Steve Williams.  A truly remarkable effort by everyone which is testament to how much Steve is loved and missed by his colleagues and all who knew him.  The funds raised will greatly assist the charity in its aim to save lives

Lifesaving Project in Wales has been hailed a success

A life-saving project which is a partnership between the Health Board, the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust and SADS UK to provide access to hundreds of defibrillators across North Wales and teach people how to respond to a cardiac arrest has been hailed a success.  Starting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using a defibrillator before the arrival of an ambulance increases the chance of survival from a cardiac arrest significantly.

Statement from Anne Jolly MBE, Founder of SADS UK - Christian Erikson Sudden Cardiac Arrest

STATEMENT FROM ANNE JOLLY (MBE) FOUNDER OF SADS UK FOLLOWING THE SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST OF DANISH FOOTBALLER CHRISTIAN ERIKSON

30 Day 100 Mile Walking Challenge for SADS UK In Memory of Amelie Guerin

SADS UK thanks Rose Ling who recently took on a 30 day 100 mile walking challenge raising awareness and funds for SADS UK in memory of her dear friend Amelie who tragically passed away in 2020 aged just 28.

Thousands reach out for help after ‘brave’ teenager’s ‘inspiring’ documentary

SADS UK praises Patrick for his bravery and honesty in speaking so openly in the BBC Documentary about his feelings since the sudden and tragic death of his sister Lauren. Our thoughts continue to be with Patrick, Adrian, Maria and all of Lauren's family and friends.

Support SADS UK in 2021

SADS UK has places at the following events so if you and your family and friends want to raise awareness and funds for SADS UK and be part of something special get in touch. Each participant will receive a SADS UK fundraising pack and t-shirt.

Sudden Death : My Sister's Silent Killer

SADS UK were glad to be able to work with Storyvault Films to help put together a documentary to highlight SADS. Many thanks to our charity members Patrick and family for their support in raising awareness of SADS at such a difficult time for them.

Lifesaving Defibrillator Donated In Memory of Carli Lansley

SADS UK is pleased to be working with Karl Lansley to assist the Carli Lansley Foundation by providing defibrillators in the community to save lives in memory of Carli Lansley who tragically passed away in June 2017, aged 36.

Lifesaving Defibrillator Donated In Memory of Joe Spooner

SADS UK is pleased that a lifesaving defibrillator has been placed at Abbots Farm Infants School. 

International SADS Foundation Virtual Conference 2020

SADS UK are pleased to be virtually exhibiting at the SADS Foundation International Virtual Conference taking place on 7^th November 2020.

SADS UK speak with Dr Mike Ackerman

Anne and John Jolly were pleased to speak with Dr Mike Ackerman about how they worked with the SADS Foundation and co-founded SADS UK.

SADS UK Supports Restart A Heart Day

Restart a Heart Day is an annual training event on October 16th 2020. 

SADS UK Patron Dr Hilary Jones receives MBE

SADS UK are delighted that their Patron Dr Hilary Jones MBE has been bestowed the title of Member of the British Empire in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Stride with SADS UK to STOP SADS, 8th May 2022 - Hyde Park, London

Come rain, come shine, SADS UK is committed to STOP SADS.  Whatever the weather show your solidarity and join the SADS UK Team, Members and Supporters and Stride with SADS UK to raise awareness of Sudden Arrhythmic Deaths (SADS) and help put a stop to these tragedies.

SADS UK Patron receives Rare Award

SADS UK staff and supporters congratulate Dr Andrew Grace, who has been awarded the title of Honorary Professor of Experimental Cardiology by the University of Cambridge.

SADS UK Heartwize Project Statement for Covid 19

The cardiac charity SADS UK is delighted that the Heartwize Project teaching Year 10 pupils CPR & defibrillation has been so well received by schools in Essex.

SADS UK Fundraising Statement for Covid-19

SADS UK relies heavily on our fundraisers to help the charity in our aims to save lives due to sudden cardiac death.  We thank you for your support creating your own event or taking part in organised events to raise funds for SADS UK.

Resuscitation Council UK Statements on COVID-19

Resuscitation Council UK is monitoring closely COVID-19’s impact in the UK.

https://www.resus.org.uk/media/statements/resuscitation-council-uk-statements-on-covid-19-coronavirus-cpr-and-resuscitation/?fbclid=IwAR3YlJwrBedMwSg4OOxTSyaSJz_2RKChRyoKFfshrCEZL7s3XpJHuJtpMR0

Funded by SADS UK, Heartwize Essex were pleased to deliver CPR and Defibrillator training to Year 10 pupils at Westcliff High School for boys

Funded by SADS UK, Heartwize Essex were pleased to deliver CPR and Defibrillator training to Year 10 pupils at Westcliff High School for boys creating a generation of lifesavers.

All Schools should have defibrillators to restart the Heart

An Early Day Motion was tabled in Parliament in 2007 on behalf of SADS congratulating the charity with their lifesaving work and urging Government to bring forward a strategy to make defibrillators available on all school premises

SADS UK Annual National Defibrillator Lifesavers Awards

SADS honour people in the community who have saved lives by the prompt use of basic life support skills and applying defibrillation.

Basic life support should be taught in Schools

SADS is backing the BHF Campaign and Resuscitation Council (UK) initiative urging Emergency Life Support Skills to be put on the Schools National Curriculum.