Dillon Quirke Foundation screens over 7,000 people
August 08, 2024
The late Dillon Quirke on duty for Clonoulty-Rossmore ©INPHO/Ken Sutton
The Dillon Quirke Foundation has screened over 7,000 young people across 26 counties for SADS (Sudden Arrythmia Death Syndrome).
The figure was revealed on the second anniversary of the young Tipperary hurler's sudden passing. Dillon was just 24 when he collapsed and died on August 5, 2022 during a Tipperary SHC game between his club Clonoulty/Rossmore and Kilruane McDonaghs at FBD Semple Stadium.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation was set up in honour of him and also to raise awareness around SADS.
The Quirke family said in a statement: "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."
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