50 MPs came to the charity’s first ever ‘drop in’ session, held at Portcullis House, hosted by long term supporter of CRY and Chair of its All-Party Parliamentary Group [APPG], Kevan Jones MP. Kevan first became involved with CRY following the sudden death of the son of his friend, Jeff Morland. Levon was aged just 22
“This has been another incredible year for CRY,” said CRY Chairman Hugh Mulcahey at our 17th annual Parliamentary Reception in the House of Commons Terrace Pavilion. It’s the only way to describe 2018 after CRY’s developments in all key areas, from screening more young people than ever to publishing more impactful research. “I believe this is
Politics Home, 5th July 2018 CRY Ceo Dr Stephen Cox writes about ongoing CRY initiative #MPSupportforCRY and news from the world health organisation: “This month marks a milestone in the history of CRY’s campaigning. On June 21, we revealed that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has finally released the new ICD 11 Code, acknowledging that when a young
CRY’s 16th annual Parliamentary Reception, hosted by Kevan Jones MP (Labour), was a glowing success and featured a wide range of speakers, indicating the strength of support that CRY has from all areas of the UK. The House of Commons Terrace Pavilion was full with CRY families, current and former CRY Research Fellows, Trustees, Representatives,
On November 23rd CRY held its 15th Parliamentary Reception, where CRY announced the latest campaign in government urging all MPs to sign a pledge to support a National Strategy for the Prevention of Young Sudden Cardiac Death. The event was hosted by Sir Roger Gale MP (Conservative), Dr John Pugh MP (Liberal Democrats) and Kevan Jones
Response from Dr Steven Cox, Deputy Chief Executive Cardiac Risk in the Young Friday October 2nd 2015 On page 47 of the consultation document in the section “Theme Nine: Safety and Wellbeing” it states; Specific Safety Issues We know that sport carries risks. It is vital that where possible we mitigate these risks. That is why
Our 2015 Parliamentary Reception on Wednesday November 25 was an event attended not only by CRY Representatives, supporters, bereaved families, members of the myheart group and the largest ever number of CRY funded Research Fellows (past and present) but also over 40 MPs – all gathered together under one (very prestigious!) roof to help commemorate 20
The national charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is unveiling an emotive new campaign to urge the Government to commission an immediate review of the evidence behind its National Screening Committee’s recent decision not to recommend a cardiac screening programme for young people in the UK. The long-awaited announcement (30 July 2015) upheld a recommendation
It was fantastic to see the work of CRY and our screening programme talked about so strongly by members of government on Tuesday night. This was an excellent debate lead by Mims Davies MP, from Eastleigh, on behalf of Graham and Anne Hunter in memory of their daughter Claire, with cross party support from many MPs
Ian and Elaine were honoured to have been invited to the CRY Parliamentary Reception held at the House of Commons on 26th November 2014. We were so pleased that our MP Natascha Engel had decided to join the All Party Parliamentary Group and we spent a lovely day with her at Westminster and are so grateful
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