WALKERS will step out at the weekend in memory of a young man killed by a rare heart condition.

Levon Morland, of West Rainton, was 22 when Wolfe Parkinson White syndrome claimed his life in 2002.

Since then, his family have raised money for the national charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (Cry) to fund research and pay for screening tests that can detect potentially fatal conditions in young people.

On Sunday, at 11.30am, up to 70 walkers will set off from Seaham on a route through Houghton-le-Spring to the Chilton Country Club, at Fence Houses, a restaurant and bar where Levon once worked.

Levon's mother, Sandra, said: "Levon was an energetic, full-of-life kind of person, making those around him happy, and travelling the world as a specialist travel rep.

"Up to eight young people a week die suddenly from undetected heart conditions. We are raising money and awareness to help Cry provide screening for young people"

Estate agent Dennis Dowen, from whose office in Church Street, Seaham, the walk is starting. is sponsoring the event.

People can donate money to Cry at the office.

Anyone interested in taking part or sponsoring the event can call Mrs Morland on 0191-584 0153.