FARMERS are mounting a New Year’s Eve tractor run to help save young lives.

The charity event follows the tragic death of Mia Jennings, 19, from cardiac arrest.

The teenager’s sudden death, almost a year ago, left her family and friends devastated.

A memorial fund has been set up by her family to raise funds for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

Knutsford Guardian: Mia Jennings, 19, who died suddenly in January this year after suffering a cardiac arrestMia Jennings, 19, who died suddenly in January this year after suffering a cardiac arrest (Image: Kevin Woodward)

All the donations will be used to support a screening programme and fund research.

Northwich dad Kevin Woodward, 38, who is organising the tractor run, said: “We want to do all we can to raise awareness and try and save the lives of young people.

“Young farmers do strenuous work and long hours and often don’t have time to get their health checked.

“We’ve had a fantastic response. So far, 25 tractors have signed up and lots more say they will turn up on the day.”

Knutsford Guardian: Ashbrooks, where Kevin Woodward works as a wagon driver, has made a generous donation Ashbrooks, where Kevin Woodward works as a wagon driver, has made a generous donation (Image: Kevin Woodward)

Trucks, cars, vans and tractors can all take part.

Mia’s parents James and Louise, sister Erin and brother Alfie are supporting the event.

James and Erin will be travelling in two of the tractors.

Dad-of-two Kevin, a wagon driver, said: "We having been giving Erin lessons on the tractors and she will now be driving one of the front five tractors if people look out and give her a wave.

Knutsford Guardian: Fundraisers are raising awareness about young sudden cardiac deathFundraisers are raising awareness about young sudden cardiac death (Image: Kevin Woodward)

 “Her sister, Mia was a massive part of the community.

“She taught hundreds of children to swim and was part of the Young Farmers.

“She was an outstanding apprentice and won a lot of awards.”

Mia's family said: “Mia was a kind and caring person who always wanted to give her best and help others.

“Her beautiful smile lit up every room she was in and she made a positive impression on everyone she met.”

The tractor run starts on Sunday, December 31 at 4pm from Higher Farm Riding School in Byley and is due to arrive on Toft Road in Knutsford at around 5pm and Northwich at around 6pm.

To donate or take part visit c-r-y.org.uk/mia-jennings

Kevin added: “We are very grateful to everyone for their support.”

Higher Farm, Asbroooks and Tyler Timber Fencing and Contracting have already made generous donations.