AN annual cardiac screening service will take place next month to detect heart abnormalities that endanger lives in young people.
CRY, Cardiac Risk in the Young, will offer ECGs to young people aged between 14 and 35 at the Darwen Access Point on Duckworth Street.
The day-long event, on Saturday June 21, will be held in memory of Neil Wickers and David Staff, from Darwen and Hoddlesden, who died as a result of undiagnosed heart defects.
Places are still available for the screening, which would cost £500 per appointment to fund privately.
The victims' memorial fund recently received £500 from the Mayor's Charity Fund.
Neil's mother, Irene Wickers, of Cyprus Street, said: "The money will help pay for the mobile screening in June."
Family fundraising has allowed the charity to carry out nationwide screening events since 1995.
Pre-booked appointments are required for the day. To book contact Irene Wickers on 01254 707895.
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