Lizzie launches Danny Jones Defibrillator Fund

Singer Lizzie Jones is spearheading a new campaign to raise funds for equipment that could prove the difference between life and death at Rugby League clubs across the UK.

Lizzie, who reduced a Wembley crowd to tears and moved millions of TV viewers with an emotional performance at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, has today launched the Danny Jones Defibrillator Fund named in honour of her late husband.

Click here to find out how to donate to the Danny Jones Defibrillator Fund.

Danny Jones was a Keighley Cougars and Wales international half-back who collapsed and died from an undiagnosed heart condition while playing against London Skolars last May.

Following his tragic death, Lizzie successfully campaigned for cardiac screening to become mandatory at every Kingstone Press Championship and League 1 club, as it already is in the First Utility Super League..

Danny Jones died after a suspected heart attack last May

Now, Lizzie has joined forces with the RFL Benevolent Fund to raise money to create a fund that will provide assistance to hundreds of community clubs and junior teams across the country to purchase a defibrillator.

Defibrillators cost around £1,000 each and provide potentially life-saving treatment to anyone suffering a heart attack.

Keighley Cougars and Wales internationals play in special game to remember Danny Jones

Lizzie launched the Danny Jones Defibrillator Fund with a performance at the Super League fixture, Warrington Wolves v Hull Kingston Rovers at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on St Valentine's Day.

And to kick off the fund in style, Lizzie made a personal donation of £1,000 which she hopes companies, professional clubs and individual clubs will add to in the weeks and months ahead.

Click below to watch Lizzie's interview with ITV Calendar: