Heart screening in Lerwick screens over 220 young people and is set to return next year.
MORE than 220 people attended a free heart screening event in Lerwick at the weekend – and the wheels are in motion for it to return to Shetland next year. The screenings took place at the Clickimin in Lerwick for people aged 14 to 35. Its organiser, the local group Shetland Heart Screening, said more than
Brother urges others to join him for the Heart of Bridges walk event in memory of his sister Kayleigh Griffiths
The family of a woman who died of an undiagnosed heart issue are appealing for people to help them mark the fifth anniversary of her sudden death. Kayleigh Griffiths, from Witham, was apparently fit and healthy before she collapsed by the pool while on holiday in Malaga, Spain in July 2017. The 23-year-old suffered two heart
Charity football match set to take place in memory of Christophe Cowe to raise funds for CRY
Friends of Christopher Cowe who tragically lost his life following a sudden cardaic arrest will host a memorial football match to honour his memory. Two teams made up of players from both Balerno and Currie High School will take part in the fundraising match – Christopher Cowe Community Shield – on Wednesday June 15 at 7:00pm on the
Fundraiser Robert Burns
Robert sadly passed away at the age of 19, and we have been fundraising every year. Raised over 15,000 doing raffle, cake stall, tombola and football tournament.
Colin Mallen is set to cycle 4,000 miles across America in aid of CRY after being diagnosed with heart condition.
A South Tyneside man who suffered severe heart issues for over five years is set to cycle 4,000 miles across America in support of a cardiac charity. Colin Mallen, 59, from South Shields, along with his friend Steve Wilkinson, 60, from Jarrow, are set to cross the pond and cycle 4,228 miles across America to raise funds
Family host charity football tournament in memory of Callum Payne
One year on from the tragic passing of Asfordby FC player Callum Payne, the club – in association with Cal’s parents Royce and Louise – are putting on a tournament in his honour. The event will be held at Asfordby’s Hoby Road ground on Saturday (KO 12.30pm). The winners of the inaugural competition will win the
Jonny Cooper’s Leeds Half Marathon in memory of Tom and Alex Reid
Jonny Cooper raised £835 in his fifth half marathon for CRY, held on Sunday 8th May 2022. Jonny completed the challenge in an amazing 1 hour 49 minutes! He ran in memory of Tom Reid who passed away suddenly on 28th September 2009 and more specifically with Tom’s brother Alex Reid in mind who passed away
Family raising funds for heart screening in memory of Jake Pickford
The family of a talented young footballer who died in his sleep are helping children get their heart screened in his memory. Jake Pickford, 16, from Abertysswg, near Rhymney, died suddenly on August 15, 2018, and was discovered when his sister Chloe went to wake him for food. Over the last four years, his heartbroken family have
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
Randonnee for Rich 2022
The IoW Randonnée* means a lot to me – it accounts for 3 of the 4 organised cycling events that I did with Richard (and friends) – in 2013, 2014 and 2016. Understandably 2017 was missed due to Richard’s and Hayley’s impending wedding taking priority and 2018 due to my own cardiac bypass surgery. We had
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
Young Footballer, Samuel Akwasi, Tragically Dies of a Cardiac Arrest.
The footballer has been named as Samuel Akwasi, a junior player for FC Cavaliers in Nottingham. The club described him as “very well respected by all his team members”. His death was confirmed in a statement released by Nottingham Football Association. The statement reads: “Nottinghamshire FA is saddened to inform you that following a medical emergency
Over 360 young people screened in memory of Craig Lunt
A total of 363 people turned up for a heart screening last week, with three being identified as having problems. Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation, a charity set up by the Lunt family in memory of 25-year-old Craig who died in 2005 due to an undiagnosed heart defect, held the free appointments with Cardiac Risk in the Young
Firefighter and charity hero Kelvin Chell retires after 50 years of service.
The longest-serving firefighter in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is set to retire next month. Sixty-six-year-old Kelvin Chell is hanging up the boots after almost half a century of work across various stations – including Longton, Burslem and Newcastle-under-Lyme.The longest-serving firefighter in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is set to retire next month. “It’s going to
Its a knockout in memory of David White
Calling all CRY families in the North East…. On Saturday 2nd July we are holding its a knockout in memory of David White at Blueflames Longbenton. David passed away in June 2015 from SCD. Since that tragic day we have been raising money to enable screening to try and prevent families going through the heartache that
Christian Eriksen encourages fans to get their heart screened.
At a public heart screening on Saturday, Christian Eriksen surprised Brentford fans. The Dane arrived with Thomas Frank, the Bees’ general manager, and advised everyone to check out. Eriksen has made an impressive comeback to football this season after suffering a cardiac arrest during Denmark’s Euro 2020 loss to Finland last year. Rowan, 28, died in
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
Christian Eriksen makes visits heart screening event in aid of 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 was 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. Around 200 fans and
Christian Eriksen and Thomas Frank attend Heart Screening in memory of Robert Rowan.
Brentford fans attending Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub on Saturday to have their heart screened received a surprise visit from Thomas Frank and Christian Eriksen. Fans, staff and volunteers received a boost as Thomas and Christian attended to meet those involved and learn about the initiative taking place in west London. The heart screenings, organised by the
Family of Robert Rowan host A-K-A-D-A-Y fundraising event in aid of CRY.
The family of Kirkcaldy football scout Robert Rowan is urging people to “clock up some serious miles” in his memory. Robert was only 28 when he died of a heart condition in November 28. He was employed as technical director with premier league side Brentford FC at the time and was previously a scout with Celtic
The family of Dan Parris are holding a charity golf day to raise funds for CRY
Dan Parris was just 23 when he collapsed and died without warning on February 22, 2021. He had never been diagnosed with any heart conditions and seemed to be in perfect health. To raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), a charity that helps to raise awareness for young sudden cardiac death, Dan’s family
The A-K-A-Day fundraising challenge returns for a second year in memory of Robert Rowan
The A-K-A-Day in May challenge has returned for its second year in memory of Robert Rowan who tragically passed away in 2018 at the age of 28 due to an undiagnosed heart condition. It is designed to encourage and support participants’ health and wellbeing throughout the month of May and aims to inspire people of all
