Dillon Quirke Foundation has screened over 7,000 young people for SADS so far this year

The Dillon Quirke Foundation have announced that they have screened over 7,000 people for SADS (Sudden Arrythmia Death Syndrome).

Set up in memory of Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke who collapsed and died of SADS on August 5 in Semple Stadium Thurles, the foundation aims to raise awareness and reduce the number of young people who die from SADS.

In an update shared on a GoFundMe campaign set up in memory of Dillon, the Quirke family said: "This weekend, our family will mark Dillon’s second anniversary. I wanted to let you know how much your support has meant to us and how big an impact the Foundation is having already, thanks to you!

"At the beginning of 2024, the Dillon Quirke Foundation set the ambitious target of screening at least 10,000 young people this year. As of today, we are delighted to have screened 7,037 and counting! We know these screenings are helping to save lives.

"We have also expanded to cover all 26 counties and, built on our roots in the GAA Community to include other sports such as soccer, rugby, boxing and even performing arts !

"Our whole purpose as a Foundation is to reduce the numbers of young people dying from
SADS in Ireland. We don’t want another family to go through the same heartbreak when it could have been prevented. Thank you for supporting our mission."