On Saturday 24th November‬ there will be a Heart Screening event at Derby University. The heart screening is for 14-35 year olds and can be booked at the following link: https://www.testmyheart.org.uk/events/derby-derbyshire/

Since 2012, Derbyshire FA have worked closely and provided financial contributions to the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). ‪

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is a humanitarian charitable organisation helping to raise awareness of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD, SCD), including sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS, SDS).

The charity supports the families of victims of YSCD, facilitates the heart screening of young people through cardiac testing programmes and contributes to medical research.

CRY is also the leading provider of screening in athletes in the UK, operating services for GB athletes, Premiership rugby (Union and League), Premiership football teams, Lawn Tennis Association and offers ECG and Echocardiogram screening to all young people between the ages of 14 & 35.

There have been a number of local instances of young footballers suffering sudden cardiac death in the last few years, so Pride Park FC urges all eligible members to undertake screening. Places are limited - CRY screening events book up quickly, so we advise you to book your place now.