A CAMPAIGNER raising awareness of cardiac arrests in children has died suddenly at her home.

Juliet Lamin was an author, community activist, and licenced grief recovery specialist who campaigned for defibrillators in schools after her son Philip died aged 16 in 2013.

She brought widespread awareness through Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), and set up the group PL9 after her son, with 9 being the number he used as a rising footballer.

Juliet established the group to offer grief support to the young people who showed up to her home after Philip’s death.

Bournemouth Echo: AWARENESS: Juliet Lamin's son Philip died after a cardiac arrest at the age of 16 while playing football

Motivated by her strong Christian faith, PL9 youths has since worked with 118 academic institutions across the UK.

This includes in Bexley, where Juliet was from, but also in her second home of Bournemouth, as well as Christchurch and other parts of London.

She has spent the past decade raising awareness for cardiac arrests in young people, raising funds for defibrillators in schools, sports centres, churches and other public spaces.

Juliet advocated for free heart screenings for young athletes to discover underlying heart defects, to prevent serious incidents and even death.

She earned a several honours, including the Outstanding Achievement Award from the London Borough of Bexley.

Bournemouth Echo: Juliet Lamin

More than 600 young people have connected with PL9 since it was founded, with more than 269 now graduated from university.

She was a trained drug and alcohol educator, youth mentor, and a certified John C. Maxwell coach, trainer and global keynote speaker.

Juliet is also a published author, and was undertaking a master’s research degree in public health.

Her six published books are: From Knockdown to Comeback, Grief, A 90 Day Devotional for Everyday Praying People, Loneliness, The Power and Importance of Listening, and Love Is Stronger Than Death.

Alongside her other work, Juliet also worked with Bexley police and Scotland Yard in improving the policing experience of people of African origin/descent.

Following the success and accomplishments of the PL9 Foundation, Juliet established the Youth Community Impact Awards.

These awards recognise the outstanding achievements of young people making positive impacts in their communities.

A wake and vigil for Juliet will be held on January 11 at Bexley Christian Life Centre, before home-going celebrations on January 12 at the Freedom Centre International in Welling.