Cardiac Risk in the Young the UK SADS charity raises awareness and offers support for SADS

CRYSWIM 2010 launched by Andy Burnham - 4th March 2010 This new CRY project aims to raise awareness of the Swim4life initiative (introduced by Andy Burnham in April 2009) and to raise funds for CRY through the organisation of sponsored swimming events around the country in support of Andy's pledge to do the Great North Swim for CRY in September 2010.	CRY SADS booklet
Launch of the CRY '12 a week' postcard in the South of England On Friday 5th March 2010, CRY's '12 a week' campaign postcard was launched in the South of England. The postcard features photos of 12 young people from across the South who lost their lives suddenly to previously undetected heart conditions.
CRY to be involved in Phil Packer's "26" London Marathon challenge CRY Patron Phil Packer is embarking upon a new London Marathon challenge for 2010 - walking the 26 mile course in 26 hours for 26 charities. Phil will walk each mile with a 'support walker' from each participating charity in turn and for mile 5 will be joined by CRY Surgery Supporters Network member, Laura John.	Charity Parachute Jump More fundraising events!
Matt Wells becomes CRY Patron We are pleased to announce that GB Rower and Olympic Bronze Medallist Matt Wells has become a Patron of CRY. Photograph courtesy of Peter Spurrier
CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2010 - online registration now open The 2010 CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk will take place on Sunday 18th July. Online entry is now open. Registration is £10 per adult, with children aged 16 and under able to enter free of charge.	CRY Representatives
CRY Family Medical Conference - Saturday 12th June 2010 This year's CRY Family Medical Conference will take place on the 12th of June at the Institute of Child Health in London. Speakers have been confirmed and registration is now open for those wishing to attend.
Dates and venues for CRY's 2010 Regional Bereavement Support Days In 2010 CRY will hold 7 Regional Bereavement Support Days - in Northern Ireland, Scotland, the North of England, the East, the South West, the South East and the Midlands. Open to bereaved families - please book early to secure your place(s).	Postcard campaign
Graeme McDowell becomes CRY Patron We are pleased to announce that Graeme McDowell - professional golfer and Ryder Cup player from Northern Ireland - has become a Patron of CRY.
CRY pays tribute to Ron Presley OBE We have just learnt of the death of Ron Presley OBE - CRY's first Chairman. Ron's interest in CRY, his contacts and influence, helped launch CRY in 1995 and it was thanks to Ron that we managed to do so despite a total lack of financial resources.	Surgery Support Network Living with a condition
CRY Parliamentary Reception 2009 (Videos & transcripts of speeches now added) On October 21st, CRY hosted its annual Parliamentary Reception at Westminster as part of Raising Awareness Week. We were delighted to have CRY Patron Phil Packer as Guest of Honour; and over 40 MPs attended the event.
Dr Sanjay Sharma awarded Professorship We are very proud to announce that CRY's consultant cardiologist, Dr Sanjay Sharma, has been appointed Professor of Inherited Cardiovascular Disease and Sports Cardiology, to be based at St George's Healthcare NHS Trust.	CRY Screening Services
CRY on the "One & Other" plinth, Trafalgar Square - 28th September 2009 Sian Thomas was given a 1 hour slot on the "One & Other" plinth at Trafalgar Square on Monday 28th September from 11am to 12 midday. She chose to dedicate her time on the plinth to raising awareness of CRY; and CRY also had supporters on the ground distributing CRY literature.
CRY 'paves the way' for how a national cardiac screening programme could look To coincide with Raising Awareness Week, CRY has announced the first initiative in the UK to screen every 14-year-old born in 1995 (the year that CRY was founded) across the South East.	Well done CRY runners London Marathon
CRY supporter chosen to toss the coin at the Wimbledon Men's Singles Final James Doherty, member of the CRY Surgery Supporters Network, will be tossing the coin at the 2009 Men's Singles Final at Wimbledon. James is a former Junior County Tennis Champion who had to give up competitive sport after being diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome.
New Secretary of State "kicks off" CRY initiative to help young footballers The Secretary of State for Media, Culture and Sport - Andy Burnham MP - joined CRY families whose children or partners died suddenly whilst playing football, to raise awareness of sudden cardiac death in the young at a launch at 11 Downing Street.	Create your personal online fundraising web page
In memory of Paul Mulford "We did not have the chance to say goodbye. It hurts and we ache because we all miss you so very, very much. BUT we have your smiles AND what a life you had between those smiles."
Posters and leaflets Download copies of CRY posters and leaflets in PDF format (you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader)	Download the song 'Girl' in support of CRY
CRY merchandise and Christmas cards CRY has a range of merchandise including soft toys, pens, golf balls, water bottles, caps, clothing and more. CRY also has a large variety of Christmas cards which can be purchased all year round.