Shane Warne Legacy which provides free heart tests in the wake of the cricket legend's death at age 52 reaches huge milestone READ MORE: Shane Warne's son Jackson shares sweet family update By A. James For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:42, 26 July 2024 | Updated: 09:43, 26 July 2024 e-mail View comments The Shane Warne Legacy has reached an amazing milestone. The organisation, which provides free heart tests, announced on Friday that it has managed to provide 156,721 checks since December.
Founded by Shane Warne's children Jackson, 25, Summer, 22, and Brooke, 24, the SWL was established in 2023 in memory of the king of spin. The aim was to offer at least 23,000 free four-minute health tests before the end of last year, with the figure to rise significantly to a targeted 500,000 in 2024. Cricket giant Shane Warne tragically died of a heart attack at the age of 52 on March 4, 2022, while staying at a luxury villa on the Thailand holiday island of Koh Samui.
The official social media of the SWL used a throwback picture of Shane at the peak of his fame in a post announcing the ground breaking success of their heart test campaign. In the photo Shane can be seen offering a triumphant salute to fans while accepting a trophy. The snap also features the caption: '150,000 Shane Warne Legacy tests completed'.
The Shane Warne Legacy which provides free heart tests, announced on Friday that it has managed to provide 156,721 checks since December. The organisation was founded in honour of the late cricketer Shane Warne (pictured) who tragically died of a heart attack at the age of 52 on March 4, 2022, while staying at a luxury villa on the Thailand holiday island of Koh Samui Also included in the share was a message from the Shane Warne Legacy thanking the public for their support. ' 150K!!! What an effort!!!,' the post began and continued: 'Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to get a Shane Warne Legacy Health Check! 'We are thrilled to announce that we have reached a remarkable milestone of 156,721 checks since December.
Founded by Shane Warne's children Jackson, 25, and Summer, 22, Brooke, 24, the SWL was established in 2023 in memory of the king of spin. (All pictured) 'This achievement is a testament to the collective effort of the Shane Warne Legacy community, taking the time to "know your numbers" and make yourself a priority. 'We know these health checks are saving lives.
A simple 4 minutes can potentially change your life - so please give it a go if you haven't already.' The foundation also announced that they would be trying to reach a new goal of 230,000. Read More Simone Callahan shares never before seen photos of late ex Shane Warne as she pays tribute to their son Jackson on his 25th birthday It comes after SWL co-founder Brooke posted a heartfelt plea to her fans to get an important check up, to prevent them dying from the illness that killed her father.
In May Brooke shared on Instagram some alarming heart disease statistics. She then urged followers to get a health check via The Shane Warne Legacy foundation. 'Heart disease is the number one killer in men and the second highest for women.
Get checked at one of our machines,' she began. 'It's free and it takes four minutes. This test could save your life!' In a letter published in the Herald Sun, Warne's children revealed why they launched the nationwide campaign.
'We aim to reciprocate the love and guidance dad provided us throughout our lives by continuing the legacy he left behind,' they wrote. 'It's our heartfelt commitment to sustain the legacy on his behalf. The aim was to offer at least 23,000 free four-minute health tests before the end of last year, with the figure to rise significantly to a targeted 500,000 in 2024 'We believe if Dad had taken one of these tests, he might still be with us today.
' Warne was trying to improve his health on his ill-fated trip to Thailand , with his manager James Erskine insisting he was sober. The room he had been staying in was clear of any alcohol or cigarettes at the time of his death. While the tragedy rocked the nation, his children Brooke, Jackson and Summer hope Warne's sudden death can inspire other Aussies to take action and save their own lives .
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Australia, leading to 12 per cent of all fatalities . While Warne did reportedly speak to a doctor about his heart health before leaving for Thailand , he did not have a thorough test carried out - Warne's family believe if that test had been taken, their father and hero would still be alive. Thailand Shane Warne Share or comment on this article: Shane Warne Legacy which provides free heart tests in the wake of the cricket legend's death at age 52 reaches huge milestone e-mail Add comment.
