A Place In The Sun’s Jasmine Harman shares husband’s ‘Why Do I Support Cry’ social media post in memory of his sister
A Place in the Sun host Jasmine Harman has shared a devastating video by her husband Jon. The camera operator’s sister, Joanne, died unexpectedly after going into cardiac arrest, leaving him bereft. He is now passionately declaring his support for the CRY charity, which helps with screening for cardiac risk in young people. In an emotional video, he
Heart screening takes place in Southampton school in memory of 16-year-old pupil
Caroline Smith’s 16-year-old son Ben, a pupil at King Edward VI School in Southampton, was out running in May 2017 when his heart went into an abnormal rhythm and he collapsed. Now Ben’s former school has been offering pupils heart checks. “If this sort of testing had been taking place and students were tested as a
Georgia Guy, 24, diagnosed with heart defect during screening event in memory of Nathan Bryan
A mother-of-two says free cardiac screening funded by the parents of a man who died from an undiagnosed heart condition has “saved her life”. Georgia Guy, 24, was unaware of a hole in her heart until it was spotted during the screening event last month. She said she had no idea of any pre-existing heart conditions
Fact Check-No evidence COVID-19 vaccines are linked to athletes collapsing or dying
A high-profile case of a National Football League (NFL) player suffering a cardiac arrest mid-game has sparked a resurgence online of unsupported speculation of COVID-19 vaccines causing the condition widely among athletes. Moreover, experts also told Reuters Fact Check that there is still no evidence of an increase in deaths or serious cardiac events among athletes,
Family raise money for heart screening after tragic death of Nathan Bryan.
A mum has been left devastated as her son died with a heart problem three years after being told he didn’t need heart screening. Gill Ayling’s son Nathan Bryan passed away aged 31 of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome after a heart problem went undetected. She said: “When my daughter was 12, she went to Leeds General
Andrew Osborne is set to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic solo after sudden death of daughter, Amy.
The father of a 25-year-old who suddenly died in her sleep from an undiagnosed heart condition is set to row across the Atlantic in her memory. Andrew Osborne, from Rutland, will travel more than 3,000 miles (4,828km) in his 90-day solo attempt. Mr Osborne aims to raise £100,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to
Brentford partner up with leading heart charities to launch Heart of West London.
Brentford have announced a partnership with several leading heart charities to form the Heart of West London initiative. The club hope to raise awareness about cardiac health, get people exercising to reduce risk of cardiac episodes, get young people screened for cardiac issues, raise money for treatment and research, and provide support for families affected by
Mother of Gary Anderson who tragically died, has joined forces with bereaved mums to to call for NHS to heart screen all young people
Seemingly healthy Gary Anderson died from a heart attack at the age of 31. It was later discovered that a heart condition ran in his family. Now, a group of bereaved mums are calling for mandatory heart screenings on the NHS for everyone at 14 While he loved and thrived in his job, his family say
CRY Ambassador Ivan Thomas takes on Ironman challenge to raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young and Professional Cricketers’ Trust.
A former Kent cricketer is taking part in an ironman competition to raise money for heart charities after a former team-mate died suddenly. Ivan Thomas, 30, had to have heart surgery as a youngster and again during his time playing for Kent. He is raising money for the Professional Cricketers’ Trust and Cardiac Risk in the
Family raise funds for heart screening in memory of Dan Parris
Nichola Parris is on a mission to prevent other families losing their children to young sudden cardiac death after her son Daniel collapsed and passed away at work in February last year. His family struggled to believe it when they were told he had suffered a young sudden cardiac death, which claims around two people under the
Hundreds pay tribute after tragic death of Samuel Akwasi
Hundreds of people gathered in Nottingham this weekend to pay tribute to a teenage footballer who collapsed and later died following a cardiac arrest during a football match. Samuel Akwasi, who was 13-years-old, died in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest whilst playing for his club FC Cavaliers under-13s earlier this month. His coach, Everton Richards, said Sam
Heart screening event held in memory of Madeline Siddall
A heart screening event for young people is being held in memory of a 15-year-old girl. Madeline Siddall, of Eckington, in Derbyshire, died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2011 after she collapsed at her boyfriend’s house. The fully-booked event in Warsop, Nottinghamshire, will give 100 people a electrocardiogram (ECG) on Saturday. Her mother Anne, who raised
CRY encourages people to get screened after tragic death of Samuel Akwasi’s
By ITV News Central Production Journalist Rachael Lewis A cardiac arrest charity is encouraging young people to get their hearts screened after a schoolboy from Nottingham died following a football match. Samuel Akwasi, who was 13-years-old, died in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch. According to Cardiac Risk in the Young, every week in the
Christian Eriksen visits heart-screening event organised by CRY
Christian Eriksen and Brentford head coach Thomas Frank made a surprise visit to a heart-screening session that was put on for fans in west London on Saturday. The heart screenings were organised by the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in association with the Premier League club and took place in memory of the club’s former technical director Robert Rowan.
Christian Eriksen urges fans to get checked at CRY Heart Screening
Christian Eriksen surprised Brentford fans at a public heart screening on Saturday. The Dane showed up with Bees boss Thomas Frank and urged people to get checked out. Eriksen remarkably returned to football this season after suffering a cardiac arrest during Denmark’s Euro 2020 defeat to Finland last year. Around 200 fans were screened at the event held in memory
Heart Screening visit from Christian Eriksen
Brentford playmaker Christian Eriksen and manager Thomas Frank called in to give support to a heart screening session at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub at the weekend. About 200 fans were screened across the weekend in a session arranged jointly by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), in association with the Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, which
Family of keen cyclist Alexander Jones to raise money for cardiac screenings.
Alex, a national-level time trialist, died unexpectedly while riding his bike in March 2019, aged 30. His family, now aim to raise money to help fund cardiac screenings in Alex’s memory. Alex suffered a cardiac arrest just 20 minutes after setting off from home. His family have revealed the “devastation and ongoing pain” that a sudden cardiac
CRY CEO Steven Cox joined Peter Gordon on Radio BBC Surrey
https://youtu.be/tvXePhA2lmQ Dr Steven Cox joins Peter Gordon on BBC Radio Surrey to talk about the importance of screening young people, and CRY’s new screening centre in Leatherhead.
The harrowing all to familiar scenes of Christian Eriksen
The harrowing scenes of Denmark’s midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsing during the Euro’s match against Finland sent shockwaves through living rooms across the world. Debbie Dixon, who’s son Aaron collapsed, aged 23 watched these all to familiar devastating scenes.Debbie, from Tarporley, Cheshire, spoke about how her son Aaron had blacked out several times before his collapse, he
CRY Patron Clive Clarke hopes cardiac arrest of Christian Eriksen can help raise awareness
Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest must never be forgotten if sport wants to save lives, according to Clive Clarke. Midfielder Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s opening Euro 2020 game with Finland on Saturday and needed to be resuscitated on the pitch. Former Stoke defender Clarke suffered his own cardiac arrest during half-time while playing on loan for Leicester at Nottingham
Danielle’s heartbreak after death of fiancée Andy, 31, powers CRY campaigns and fundraising.
Danielle’s fiancée Andy Key collapsed at their Longridge home on January 15. The much loved partner, dad, son and brother, died of a hidden heart condition. The couple had been together 11 years and had been teenage sweethearts. Their son Arlo was born two years ago and they were looking forward to marrying in August after
Miles for Murg Team to Take on 24 Peak Challenge for CRY in September 2021
Charity Today, 9th February 2021 The Miles for Murg team is a group of 7 childhood friends who have come together to raise funds and awareness for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of their friend James Murgatroyd. Five years ago, James passed away due to an undiagnosed heart condition at only 27 years
13 Year Old Junior Golfer and CRY Fundraiser is Awarded Hero’s Handshake
The Golf Business, 25th July 2019 Archie Qualtrough from Gough, Lincolnshire received the award from the Young Golf Ambassadors in recognition of his hard work in raising money for charity. Archie has raised over £5000 through participating in various golf challenges which include a 24-hour Golf marathon, a 100 Golf Holes in a Day challenge at
Competitive Swimmer Aron Preece received Life Saving Surgery after CRY Heart Screening
Daily Mail, 15th July 2019 Young competitive swimmer Aron Preece’s parents took him and his sister, Anya, to a free heart screening at their local swimming club two years ago. ‘We never thought they would find any problems,’ said their mother, Kerry. ‘As it was free, it seemed sensible to do.’ Aron and Anya were screened
CRY Chief Executive Steven Cox Calls for Government to Create a National Strategy for the Prevention of Young Cardiac Deaths
Politics Home, 8th July 2019 Following the recent ‘drop in’ event at Portcullis House, attended by 50 MPs, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) Chief Executive Dr Steven Cox urges all MPs to aid CRY in its campaign for government to establish a national strategy for the prevention of young cardiac death. Currently, every week in
