The Mater Hospital is campaigning for funds to purchase genetic-screening equipment that could save lives by detecting hidden heart conditions. A young boy named Ben Murray died of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) at 13 years old, which was caused by the inherited heart condition CPVT. Ben’s family underwent genetic screening and discovered they also carried the gene. The Mater Hospital Foundation is appealing for donations to bring new screening equipment to the hospital. Ben’s brother Alfie has already been fitted with a life-saving heart monitor as a result of the screening. Support the appeal by donating online or calling the fundraising team.
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Campaign for new equipment to detect hidden heart conditions
