Stephen Lyness Memorial Fund

Aim

My name is Catherine Lyness and I live in Portadown with my husband Geoffrey we have two daughters Natalie and Jenny and three...

My name is Catherine Lyness and I live in Portadown with my husband Geoffrey we have two daughters Natalie and Jenny and three grandchildren. On the 20th  December 2004 my husband discovered our only son Stephen had  died in his sleep on the morning of his 18th birthday. Stephen was a healthy outgoing young man with his life ahead of him and he was a keen sportsman who enjoyed life to the full.  Stephen was a much loved and popular lad and his untimely death shattered not only his family, but the loss was also felt among his friends and throughout the local community. After Stephens death we were told he had died from SADS (Sadden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome) which usually occurs when someone young and healthy dies from Caradic Arrest and there are no heart abnormalities to explain it.  When Stephen died we set up The Stephen Lyness Memorial Fund and we have been fundraising to raise awareness to help prevent such tragedies like Stephen's.  This fundraising is a way to help keep our dearly beloved son's memory alive.It gives some comfort to know that we are trying to prevent other families from going through the pain and heartache of losing a child.  If our efforts help to prevent one young death, then it will all be worthwhile. In memory of our son Stephen, I am participating in strictly come dancing  on 29th April and 7th May in order to raise funds and awareness for  Stephens Lyness Memorial fund. Therefore, sponsoring this personal and  worthy cause can help you make a difference.  If you would like to sponsor me click on the link.

This project successfully funded on 16th May 2016