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CRY was founded in 1995 to raise awareness of conditions that can lead to Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD); Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS, SADS)

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CRY promotes:

    heart screening

    ECG Testing Programmes

    medical research

The CRY Centre for Cardiac Pathology facilitates a fast track coroner / pathology referral service managed by cardiac pathologist Dr Mary Sheppard

Every week 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die in the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions

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David Walliams launched the Heart Screening Awareness Partnership with Philips and CRY

CRY is delighted to
announce the support
of Calor Gas Ltd

 

CRY's Vision 2010:   to work with cardiologists and family doctors to promote and protect the cardiac health of our young by establishing good practice and screening facilities devoted to significantly reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death throughout the UK.

Please call us on 01737 363222 if you have suffered a bereavement

 

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
Free parachute jump for charity fundraisers

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
CRY heart costume runners in the London Marathon
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.

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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."

CRY literature and informationPosters 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.

Older CRY news items can be found on the CRY History page

 
 


 

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