“We had a superb day running the Sheffield 10k on Sunday 22nd September, raising money in Jen’s name for CRY. Even the lousy weather couldn’t spoil it. Thanks to everyone for the donations and support.” -Dan, Tammy and Brian.
The Northern Echo, 20th September 2019 The Durham Walk, which has raised approximately £75,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) since it first began, is to take place on Saturday 5th of October. The event will begin at 11:00 am and, starting and finishing at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, will take a scenic route
Bridlington Free Express, 14th August 2019 Two hundred young people were tested in Bridlington by the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) mobile screening facility on August 6th and 7th in the town’s second screening event. The first day of the event was funded by Fraisthorpe Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund and the Two Ridings Community
Just got back from the Wool Monty (yarn and fibre convention in Sheffield). Raised a massive amount of awareness and over £200 in donations; quite a successful weekend! Ian Hancock
Chronicle Live, 5th May 2019 Robert Smith’s family have raised about £40,000 since his death in 2014 to help fund free heart screening from Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) for young people aged 14 to 35. The latest screening took place in Durham at Langley Park this weekend just gone. Over 100 young people were
Chronicle Live, 26th April 2019 David Jewell lost his 28 year old son, Damien, in 2001 to acute myocarditis – an inflammation of a heart muscle for which there is no preventative medical treatment. Damien had not been aware that he had this condition and showed no signs of ill health previously. His father, David, wants
Chronicle Live, 27th April 2019 On Saturday, David Jewell led a walk of 100 people to raise awareness of young cardiac death and funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of his son, Damien. In 2001, 28 year old Damien passed away in his sleep due to an undiagnosed heart condition. Damien’s father
News Guardian, 19th October 2018 Lisa and Harry Steel joined over 250 other supporters at the CRY Heart of Durham Walk 2018. Lisa became involved with fundraising for CRY after the death of her brother in 2015. Her son, Harry Steel has been named Young Fundraiser of the Year for his efforts supporting CRY and Maggie’s
Northen Echo, 20th September 2018 David Jewell, who became a CRY representative for Tyne and Wear earlier this year, has spoken to the Northern Echo about the CRY Heart of Durham Walk, raising awareness and the importance of the event for families who have experienced the death of a loved one. Read more
Chronicle Live, 8th May 2018 Since 2014, Robert Smith’s family have been working alongside CRY to bring heart screenings to hundreds of young people local to County Durham. 200 young people were screened over the bank holiday weekend. Read more
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