Mia Jennings lasting legacy following death at 19
Read the full article here The tragic death of a teenage swimming instructor has left an incredible legacy – thanks to the efforts of her family. A memorial fund set up in the wake of the 19-year-old Mia Jennings’ death will see the hearts of at least 1,000 young people
Windy Wilson launches bottled water charity partnership raising £500 for CRY
Read the full article here Scotland’s best-loved amateur weatherman is toasting a flood of donations to his favourite charity after joining forces with a nearby bottled water firm. But even Windy Wilson failed to forecast how popular their partnership would become. The Auchterarder influencer teamed up with bosses at ió
Nathan Bryans family fight for heart screenings
Read the full article here A North Lincolnshire mum whose son tragically died of a sudden cardiac arrest says she will “fight all the way” for the NHS to provide compulsory heart screenings for young people – as 12 people aged 35 and under die from undiagnosed heart conditions each
Dad from Southend to walk 1,000 miles to spread his wife’s ashes
Read the full article here An Essex dad who lost his wife to a heart attack will be trekking 1,000 miles around the entire South East coast to spread her ashes – and raise awareness for healthy hearts in the young. In 2017, Karl Lansley tragically lost his wife Carli
Rotary Club in Wylde Green hosts screening
Read the full article here A pioneering screening programme to identify undiagnosed heart conditions in the young is being rolled out in Sutton Coldfield for the first time following funding from the local Wylde Green Rotary Club. Run by CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), the project is particularly personal
Cycle 4 David stops at St Joseph’s College in Dumfries where David attended
Read the full article here Fundraising cyclists honouring a former St Joseph’s College pupil through their quest to raise awareness of Young Sudden Cardiac Death made a poignant visit to the school on Monday. The David Hill Memorial Fund has raised more than £40,000, which has allowed his family to
Market Harborough football match raises over £3,500
Read the full article here Footballers in Market Harborough have raised over £3,500 for charity after playing a charity game. It was held at Harborough Town FC in support of charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in The Young) after youth coach Ed Cooper suffered a cardiac arrest during a game two
Family takes on Yorkshire Three Peaks in memory of Ben Woods
Read the full article here Ben, who was a member of Leigh East’s open age team, sadly passed away in 2022 while on holiday. A group of his friends and family are lacing up their walking boots this Saturday, March 16, to take on one of Britain’s most well-known challenges
School community remembers and supports CRY in memory of Kayla
Read the full article here A YEAR after the collapse and death of Tilbury Gateway Academy student Kayla Ere, the school has organised a fundraising campaign for the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Kayla, 14, collapsed at the school on Thursday, 2 March and despite the best efforts
Biking Viking completes 31,500km challenge for CRY
Read the full article here A MAN has completed a 31,500km cycle from the Arctic to the Antarctic. James Benson-King, from Corfe Mullen, began the mammoth challenge in August 2022 in Alaska, aiming to raise awareness for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). He finished the ride in
Cardiac screening days in memory of Anthony Lane
Read the full article here A Rugby man who died suddenly aged 26 is the inspiration behind a new cardiac screening day. Anthony Lane lost his life after suffering a cardiac arrest while exercising at his home. Now a pioneering screening programme to identify undiagnosed heart conditions in the young
Rodger Hill’s cycle from Edinburgh to Dublin for the Memorial Quaich in memory of David Hill
Read the full article here Everything is relative, even in such frenzied, perspective-clouding surrounds as the final weekend of a Six Nations Championship with all still to play for. Whatever happens between Ireland and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening, there will be nothing to match the symbolism
In Memory of David Hill cyclists set out for Dublin
Read the full article here Scotland rugby supporters set out on a poignant fund-raising cycle at the weekend in memory of one of their own. David Hill, an aide at the Scottish Parliament, died two years ago from a hitherto undiagnosed heart condition. He was only 30. He had been
Harborough Town FC host charity game after the coach suffers a near fatal cardiac arrest
Read the full article here Harborough Town Football Club is taking a heartfelt stand against cardiac risk in the young by hosting a charity football game this Saturday. The event aims to raise funds and awareness for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), a cause that hit close to home
Deborah Dixon pledge to help other young people after Aaron’s sudden death
Read the full article here A mum who lost her 23-year-old son to an undiagnosed heart condition says it is “bittersweet” that her loss has helped save other people’s lives. Deborah Dixon set up a memorial fund in Aaron’s name after he died in 2011.She now fundraises to put on
“10th year of screening” in Garstang in memory Matthew Hesmondhalgh
Read the full article here The legacy of 22-year-old Garstang man who died of SADS has been marked with a decade of cardiac screening. It’s been 10 years since Paula Hesmondhalgh’s son, Matthew passed away due to SADS which led to cardiac screening being brought to Garstang Community Academy. Matt’s
Walk in memory of Kian Cummins between football stadiums
AN EMOTIONAL charity walk has been held by family and friends of a football fan who died unexpectedly of an undiagnosed heart condition aged only 22. The 22km walk was organised in memory of Kiam Cummins, of St Budeaux, by friend Adam Creber last Saturday (February 24) starting from Tavistock,
Market Harborough woman swimming distance of English Channel to raise money for CRY
Read the full article here A Market Harborough woman is raising money and awareness after her husband was diagnosed with heart failure aged just 32. Sam Lambert was hospitalised in a life-threatening condition last year, after doctors found his heart was functioning at just 10% and his organs were failing.
Louise Jennings running London Marathon in memory of Mia
Read the full article here A Macclesfield woman is to run her second London Marathon. Louise Jennings, of Broken Cross, is to run the London Marathon this April. The hair and fitness professional will be raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young. Louise and her family have fundraised over
Bonkers Bingo Charity Event
Read the full article here A fun charity event is happening in Macclesfield this weekend. Bonkers Bingo, a tribute to an old Macclesfield nightlife venue, is taking place this weekend to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). This will be in memory of Broken Cross teenager Mia
100 Pupils get heart scans through a grieving sister
Read the full article here Amy Adair-McCourt, from Jordanstown, lost her brother, Nicky (Nick) Adair in March 2020, and since then she has been passionate about letting as many people across Northern Ireland as possible know about the hidden dangers of SADS. The scans will take place during Heart Month,
BBC Three Counties – Dr Steven Cox Interview
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0h7cpkr Starts at: 2:28:30 CRY CEO @Drstevenjcox was interviewed on BBC Three Counties about the importance of screening for young people after an interview with Luton Town’s Tom Lockyear. Starts at: 2:23:20
Crematorium recycling funds 200 heart tests in Newcastle
Recycled metal retrieved from cremations is funding potentially life-saving health checks for young people. With the consent of bereaved families, orthopaedic implants such as knee or hip replacement joints are reclaimed after services at Bradwell Crematorium and sold to a specialist recycling company. Now Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has donated £14,000
Four Trigs raising money for CRY
Read the full article here Organised by Marion and Robert Hayman, the fabulous Four Trigs is a special local event now in its 22nd year and supports the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), writes Alexa Baker. The aim is to visit each of the four Triangulation Pillars around
Cycle ride in memory of David Hill
Read the full article here A charity cycle ride next month will mark the second anniversary of a Dumfries man’s death while playing rugby in Ireland. And the pedalling fundraisers will raise awareness of sudden cardiac death by visiting 11 secondary schools across the region en route. Former St Joseph’s
