About the group and how to contact us
" To support affected families and effect change so that others may live"
The group was set up in 2006 in association with the Irish Heart Foundation and grew from the friendship of parents who suffered the loss of a young person to sudden cardiac death.The groups services include:
Facilitating people who have suffered a similar loss to contact each other through our informal support network.
Assisting people to get in touch with accredited bereavement counsellors.
Facilitating access to medical information on heart problems.
Directing affected families to cardiac screening centres.
Linking people to other Irish Heart Foundation support groups (Cardiomyopathy, Long QT Syndrome and Implantable Defibrillator (ICD) support groups).
The group aims to
Increase awareness surrounding sudden cardiac death.
Encourage placement of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in schools, sports venues and public places.
Encourage screening of our youth for heart conditions.
If you would like to contact a member of the committee, please contact 087 3232552 or email info@scdyoung.ie
Note: Cardiomyopathy Support Group, Long QT Syndrome Support Group, ICD Patient Group are also affiliated to the Irish Heart Foundation.
Further information about these groups can be obtained via www.irishheart.ie or by contacting The Irish Heart Foundation 01 6685001