Gill and Steve Ayling, hailing from Scawby in North Lincolnshire, have transformed their personal grief into a strong mission to help others. In 2019, their son Nathan Bryan tragically lost his life to an unidentified heart condition. In the aftermath, the pair established a charity known as The Beat Goes On 31. Recently, they orchestrated a heart screening event in Scunthorpe, thanks to the support of the nationwide charity Cardiac Risk in the Young. This initiative is set to assist around 200 individuals, preventing other families from suffering a similar tragic loss. Gill Ayling highlighted the profound sorrow they experienced and reiterated their unwavering dedication to relieving even a single family from such a loss. Up until now, the charity has subsidised screenings for over 600 young people, with 45 of them being referred for additional tests. Local residents, including Claire and Max Bell, have voiced their appreciation for the screenings, underlining the influence and significance of such actions. The Beat Goes On 31 remains a vocal advocate for compulsory cardiac screenings for young people, beginning at the age of 16.
This story was originally reported by www.bbc.com and has been adapted for The Lincoln Post.
