Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA

Founded 1923

Co. Meath

Free Cardiac Screening Programme for 12-18 Year Olds

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As part of our Healthy Club Initiative, we have teamed with the Dillon Quirke Foundation to offer FREE Cardiac Screening on Tuesday 4th June between 9am and 5pm for members aged 12-18. There are only 45 spaces available, so get in quick to secure your spot.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Parents/guardians can accompany their child throughout the screening, which includes the following steps:
1. A personal and family history questionnaire.
2. A physical examination with a medical doctor.
3. 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG).

Following the screening, the medical data and ECG are assessed and reported on by a Consultant Cardiologist.
• You will be able to access your results via email notification.
• Participants will be able to login and review their patient friendly report within 10 working days of the screening taking place.
• In the event of a cardiac abnormality being identified, AMS will send a copy of results to the participant’s nominated GP.
• In the event of a significant abnormality, where it may be unsafe for the participant to train / play, AMS will contact the participant’s parent / guardian by telephone and inform them of their results and advise them to follow up with their GP. AMS will send the results to the participant’s parent / guardian and their nominated GP on the same day.

Bookings can be made via the link below...
https://bookings.ameds.ie/booking/from-code?code=donash

About the Dillon Quirke Foundation
The Dillon Quirke Foundation was set up in honour of Dillon Quirke who collapsed during a hurling match and died of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) on 5th August 2022 in Semple Stadium, Thurles. The Foundation was subsequently established by Dillon’s family – his parents, Dan and Hazel, and his sisters, Shannon and Kellie – with the aim of funding widespread cardiac screening for young people (aged 12-18) involved in sport. Dillon’s family want to prevent other families from going through what they have experienced and, in the process, save lives.

Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) takes an average of 100 young lives in Ireland every year. With your help, the Foundation’s aim is to raise awareness and save lives through a cardiac screening programme.

The screening programme, delivered by Advanced Medical Services and funded by the Dillon Quirke Foundation, will perform cardiac screening in sports clubs nationwide with the aim of reducing the incidence of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. Research has shown that cardiac screening can significantly reduce the incidence of SADS.

Since Dillon’s passing, fundraising initiatives for the Foundation have included the sale of branded jerseys and numerous community and sporting events throughout the country. These activities have raised more than €800,000 to go towards the roll-out of the cardiac screening programme.

The Dillon Quirke Foundation is a registered charity. Visit DillonQuirkeFoundation.com for more information.

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