Graeme McDowell European Tour Professional golfer, Ryder Cup player, US Open Champion 2010

"I would encourage everyone to get screened, whether you are involved in sport or not. I am honoured to be a Patron of CRY and I fully support its screening programme.”

Michael Hoey European Tour Professional golfer

“I am honoured to become a Patron of CRY and look forward to supporting the CRY screening clinics in Northern Ireland."

Mark Carruthers BBC News Presenter

"As the father of three young children who love their sport, I am very pleased to be involved as a Patron for CRY in Northern Ireland.

The sudden, tragic deaths of several seemingly fit and healthy young people here had a big impact on me and I hope the service offered by CRY can make a contribution to preventing it from happening again."

Pat Jennings OBE KSG Former Northern Ireland International goalkeeper

“I am honoured to be asked to become a patron for CRY Northern Ireland. It is a fantastic charity and setting up this clinic for the people of Northern Ireland has taken a tremendous amount of hard work and commitment.

I look forward to working closely with CRY in the future and supporting their campaign to make screening widely available across the whole of the UK.”

Jonny Evans Manchester United and Northern Ireland footballer

“I am pleased to be able to support CRY as a Patron. Young people need to look after themselves and understand more about their health.

I fully support CRY’s campaign for screening and greater awareness of potentially fatal cardiac conditions.

My advice is simple - use your head and check your heart.”

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Gary Longwell Former Ireland Rugby Union International

"The Northern Ireland sports community has become acutely aware of Sudden Death Syndrome in the past two years following the tragic and untimely deaths of two top young sports stars - Cormac McAnallen (Tyrone GAA) and John McCall (Irish U19 Rugby).

I am delighted to be associated with CRY's campaign as it attempts to raise awareness, support screening programs and medical research and vitally counsel the families affected by instances of tragic loss."