December 2008 Recognition of the work being done by Dr Mary Sheppard (right) at the CRY Centre for Cardiac Pathology – and indication of her high profile amongst her peers – has been confirmed with her invitation to be sub-editor responsible for all cardiovascular papers submitted to ‘Histopathology’ (official journal of the British division of the
20th January 2009 Leading heart charity applauds the launch of the reformed Coroners and Justice Bill The Chief Executive of a charity – dedicated to supporting parents, partners and children who have lost a young (age 35 and under) loved one suddenly – is today (Tuesday January 20th) welcoming reforms to the new Coroners and Justice
This Valentines Day, leading heart charity highlights the tragic legacy of young sudden cardiac death for those left behind This month (February 2009), the charity – Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) – is launching an emotive campaign to highlight the devastating impact of sudden death in young people (aged 35 and under). The results of
20th February 2009 Brentford FC – managed by CRY Patron Andy Scott – announce the continuation of their unique shirt sponsorship partnership with CRY
7th September 2009 Following several years of intense study and research, CRY Deputy Chief Executive – Steve Cox – was awarded his doctorate at a ceremony on 7th September. The newly-titled Dr. Cox studied his PhD part-time at the UCL Research Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, whilst also working full time at CRY. UCL has
28th September 2009 Sian Thomas – whose brother Gareth died suddenly, age 21 – 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. Sian’s opportunity to spend
16th October 2009 A pioneering new development to test children born in 1995 across the South East of England Every day at least one family in the UK will suffer the trauma of loosing a young (35 and under) person to an undiagnosed heart condition. In 2010, to coincide with Raising Awareness Week, CRY announced the
17th to 25th October 2009 Here are some of the ways in which you can help during future Raising Awareness Weeks: Team up with family, friends or colleagues and organise a fundraising event in your local area – either during Raising Awareness Week or some time during the month of October. We can send you
22nd December 2009 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 the charity in 1995 and it was because of Ron that we managed to do so in spite of a total lack of financial resources. Ron put us
CRY Patron Phil Packer embarked upon a new London Marathon challenge for 2010 – walking the 26 mile course in 26 hours for 26 charities. Phil walked each mile with a ‘support walker’ from each participating charity in turn. CRY supporter and Surgery Supporters Network member, Laura John, joined Phil for one mile of the challenge,
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