Mark Law Hing Choy

Mark Law Hing Choy

Mark Law Hing Choy’s presence is deeply missed by his family, and friends to this day. 

On April 20th 2009, despite the valiant efforts of the cardiac team at Bedford Hospital, this vibrant young man, previously in the prime of his life (aged 35), was taken from his family and many friends.

Words feel inadequate in the face of such profound loss, yet amidst the sorrow, a number of Mark’s closest friends, made a solemn vow to Marks dad ‘Frank’ and mum ‘Kathy’ to honour his memory annually with a Charity Golf Day & Gala Dinner. Golf was Mark’s passion and he was very good at it! True to their word, this promise has been faithfully upheld, with over £130,000 raised thus far in Mark’s name.

One thing is for sure, there is no doubt that Mark would have taken immense pride in supporting CRY and its vital mission. The organisation’s tireless efforts to raise awareness and promote cardiac screening among young people, aiming to prevent further tragic losses like Mark’s, is truly amazing.

It is with this sentiment that Mark’s friends, along with his family have established this CRY Memorial Fund in his honour. It stands as a lasting tribute to a life cut short too soon, a beacon of hope in the fight against sudden cardiac death among the young.

This memorial fund has been set up by the family to help CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death through supporting CRY’s screening programme.

Our Mark

12.07.1973 – 20.04.2009

There once was a little boy,

His name was Mark Law Hing Choy

We didn’t know what to do with him,

’cause he was such a lovely boy.

He grew up strong and fair,

And was our pride and joy.

He was taken without warning,

Which sent us into mourning,

Although we can never recover,

We will love him forever.

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Update Magazine Issue 68

Read Update 68 online here. The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.

CRY Update Magazine 75

CRY Update 75 reports on all CRY news, events and fundraising from January to April 2018. We experienced a host of highlights through this four-month period. In March, our screening programme surpassed a total of 150,000 young people screened, which is an incredible milestone for us to reach. Furthermore, to...

CRY Update Magazine 72

Read Update 72 here. CRY Update 72 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from January to April 2017. February saw over 20 years’ worth of CRY research help to inform new international ECG guidelines for screening athletes, led by CRY Consultant Cardiologist Professor Sanjay Sharma. Our work...

Charity Day in memory of Mark Law Hing Choy

We managed to raise £4'000 for our Cry charity, we also supported another charity which is fitting defibrillators in local areas in Bedfordshire which links in nicely with our CRY charity. The day was fantastic and people donated generously which was very touching to us and Marks family. James, Mark,...

CRY Update Magazine 51

Read Update 51 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.

CRY Update Magazine 59

Read Update 59 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.

CRY Update Magazine 62

Read Update 62 online here “Traditionally we have found that the last few months of the year are a very busy time, often with several major fundraising and raising awareness activities taking place. September finds our runners busy in the Great North Run and Run to the Beat events; whilst...

CRY Update Magazine 60

Read Update 60 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.  

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