New Sudden Cardiac Death Helpline launched

Rugby Union Player and CRY Ireland (Cardiac Risk in the Young) ambassador, Michael Lowry is encouraging people to avail of the newly launched CRY Helpline which is available across Northern Ireland and the Republic. The new freephone service supports those grieving the loss of someone to Sudden Cardiac Death or those coping with a lifestyle change because of a diagnosis of an inherited cardiac condition.

CRY Ireland creates awareness of SCD, inherited cardiac conditions and supports those who have been affected by these conditions through the free access to cardiac assessments, bereavement counselling and family support programmes.

Lucia Ebbs, CEO of CRY said “Many of us here at CRY, including our team of trained helpline volunteers have experienced the loss of a loved one to sudden cardiac death and we truly understand the significance of having a listening ear and team of support around you, when coping with this loss. Grief has no limits and it shouldn’t be dealt with alone. If you need someone to talk to, please don’t hesitate to The CRY Helpline from any of the 32 counties across Ireland.” 

From Belfast, Michael Lowry, Rugby Union Player commented “It is a privilege to help launch CRY’s freephone service. Sudden Cardiac Death is a condition that can affect anyone, even those that are presumed to be in prime health. The CRY Helpline will be a huge support to those grieving. Having a listening ear and a team of support around you makes all the difference. I would encourage anyone who might be coping with the loss of someone to sudden cardiac death or a diagnosis of inherited cardiac condition, to give the  CRY Ireland Helpline a call. They truly understand what you are going through.” 

The CRY Helpline service is available between the hours of 7-9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 12 noon on Wednesdays and 4-6pm on Sundays. 

 To call The CRY Helpline please call either of the following freephone numbers: Northern Ireland/UK - 00 44 80 0640 6280, Republic of Ireland – 1800 714 080

For more information, please visit CRY.IE