On the 23rd of June 2024, the 18th annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk was held. We were so pleased to welcome 1,134 supporters to Southwark Park, as well as having 42 walking for CRY in their local area. From 9am onwards, supporters started gathering by the bandstand, observing and uploading messages and pictures to our message wall, and connecting with CRY staff and with other participants.

After supporters had arrived, CRY Cardiologist Professor Sanjay Sharma and CRY CEO Dr Steven Cox gave speeches. Professor Sharma started by thanking everyone for coming “It is an honour to speak to people like you, the most incredible people I’ve ever come across. You have faced true adversity having lost children, spouses, friends, and were still able to channel your energy into raising awareness of sudden cardiac death and funding research that has advanced our understanding of the diseases that cause sudden death. […] I would like to say thank you to you, for everything that you have done”.

Dr Steven Cox, CEO of CRY was next to speak; “I’d like to thank all of you for joining us at our 18th Heart of London Bridges Walk. Todays event, as we gather in this iconic city, is so much more than just a walk across historic bridges. Today is about the incredible power of community and coming together in memory of so many young people who have died suddenly […] whether you are walking alone or with family and friends we hope this will be a day where you know the people around you will understand the impact of what has happened.”