“Welcome to our 11th Durham Walk. This is such an important day for families and friends to come together, and even though it is not possible to be together physically, we do not want to lose the opportunity that this day brings, so thank you to everyone who is participating in this event whatever it is you have decided to do to mark today. The first Durham Walk took place on 9th October 2010, it marked CRY’s 15th anniversary year and it launched our Raising Awareness Week. Each year, this event has only been possible because of the support of Jeff Morland and Steve Percival, and I would like to take a moment to thank them for everything they have done for CRY, in memory of Levon. Thank you to all of you for joining us today, for ensuring that this event has been able to go ahead in light of the challenges we are all now facing. I’d now like to introduce a minute’s silence for all the young people who are no longer with us.”

Shortly after, CRY families across the UK, inland and along the coast, departed on their own walks to remember those young individuals who have died suddenly.

CRY’s Durham Walk webpage included a digital message wall displaying photographs and messages supporters had uploaded onto the webpage, including their thoughts and feelings from the day. It was important that this space was offered to help CRY families to connect and remember.

Supporters also uploaded photos of themselves raising awareness of CRY at their local landmarks in reference to the iconic Durham Cathedral and Castle that both feature on the Durham Walk route. The photos and messages were on display until 4pm on Sunday 4th October.