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Tom Reid: Garforth tribute to tragic student
Pupils at the former school of a star student who died suddenly of a heart condition hold a fundraising day in his memory this week.
Tom collapsed and died at a nightclub event for students at University College London (UCL) in September.
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Now Tom's old school, Garforth Community College, is holding Tom Reid Day on Friday to help his parents Antony and Halina in a fundraising drive.
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Mr Reid told the YEP: "The school has really supported us over the months. It has organised a day where students can pay 1.50 to attend in casual clothes."
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The day will also include bun sales, tombola, cake stalls and a raffle with prizes contributed by local businesses.
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A post-mortem report show ed Tom had died of sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (Sads).
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He had previously shown no signs or symptoms that anything was wrong.
His parents were shocked to learn that each week in the UK at least 12 apparently 'fit and healthy' young people die from undiagnosed heart conditions.
But using a simple electrocardiogram (ECG) test, many abnormalities can be easily detected.
The Reids hope to raise enough money to fund an ECG testing session where young people in Garforth can have their hearts screened.
Mr Reid added: "It's great to be able to raise awareness with the pupils and to raise some funds for our appeal."
Log on to www.c-r-y.org.uk for more information on SADS.
* To help with the fundraising, visit: www.justgiving.com/ThomasAntonyReid
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