EGF - REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH IN YOUNG PEOPLE
The Eloise Gannon Foundation was founded to honour the memory of Eloise Gannon who was an extremely fit and active 15 year old, who tragically passed away unexpectedly due to a cardiac arrhythmia. Currently in Australia we lose up to 4 young people (under the age of 35) every week from sudden cardiac death (SCD). The Foundation was established with the specific purpose of achieving the following goals:
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Promote awareness of the signs, symptoms and possible implications of cardiac arrhythmias
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Offer free ECGs (Heart Rhythm Checks) to identify irregularities, prompting further investigation
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Advocate for and donate defibrillators to sporting clubs, training venues and schools
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Encourage and support further research into Sudden Cardiac Death in Australian youth
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Fact : 4 young people die every week!
Fact : Accessible Defibrillators - Vital
Team E Ambassador and Co-Captain of the Brisbane Lions Harris Andrews joined us to present his junior club the Aspley Devils with a defibrillator.
About Eloise
Eloise's Story
Eloise was an extremely fit and healthy 15 year old who passed away suddenly on 28th August 2013.
Eloise was diagnosed with the cardiac arrhythmia Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW) at 9 years of age. After extensive medical investigations Eloise was deemed a low risk to complications, in particular Sudden Cardiac Death. Tragically this was not the case and Eloise's life was cut far too short.
