Letterston drummer, Bob Thomas completed a 100-mile ultramarathon whilst towing a full drum kit and then performed a music concert at the end of the challenge.
Bob completed this very demanding challenge for Cardiac Risk in the Young (Cry) a charity which is very close to home. As a child he lost his older sister, Sarah, (16 Years old) to an undiagnosed heart condition.Bob Said “It hit my family horrendously. It was the strangest experience. Being 11 you don’t know how to
The Cycle Saturdays Team Takes On “The Lang Way Doon!”Challenge For CRY in Memory of Andrew Lancastle
Well we gave it a crack.. Completing 205miles in a moving time of 17 hours. 119 miles short of the 324mile challenge – “The Lang Way Doon”! There was a lot of ups and downs along the way and that was not just the route and terrain! We had a brilliant team, and a great support
North Dorset 7s to host tournament on Saturday 24 July 2021 in Gillingham to help raise awareness and support for CRY.
North Dorset 7s (ND7s) have announced that they will be holding their annual one day rugby 7s tournament. This is one of the largest community-run, one day rugby tournaments in the South West and will go ahead on Saturday 24 July 2021 at North Dorset RFC in Gillingham, Dorset. This is the eighth year and organisers
Andy Key’s Friends and Family Celebrate His Life and Say Goodbye with a Charity Football Match
LancsLive, 6 July 2021 Andy suddenly collapsed and passed away at home at just 31 years old. Sunday, July 4th, marked 6 months since his sudden death which his fiancée Danielle Riley was told via a pathologist report was due to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS). To celebrate his life, keep his memory alive and give
Franklen’s Ride in Memory of Daniel Hughes
Franklen was accompanied on the ride by his father (Martin Howell) and Dan’s best friend, Nathan Shaw (Martin’s cousin). They where sent on their way by the Town Crier from Leek (Bill Lomas). Half way around Franklen fell off and cut his knee, but after being patched up with Star Wars plasters he bravely carried on.
Charity Football Match at Eastwood CFC on Sunday 25th July 2021 at 3pm
Underdogs United FC vs Football 4 CharitiesDate: 25th July 2021Kick Off: 15:00 (3pm)Venue: Eastwood CFC, Chewton Street, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3HBEntry Fee’s: Adults – £3, 3-16’s – £1.50Raffle tickets: £1 per strip
PR6 Memorial Charity Match In Memory of Paul Rees
The Charity Match will be held on Saturday, 3rd of July 2021 in Parc Myrddin, Carmarthen. Proceeds will go to the Paul Rees Memorial Fund at Cardiac Risk in the Young.
Skydive in memory of Jamie Phillip
Jamie passed away suddenly on 30th January 2019, he was 27. He had an amazing sense of humour, lived for football and would help anyone. In memory of Jamie and to raise money for CRY, myself and Nikki my daughter did a 15,000ft tandem skydive with skydivebuzz at Dunkeswell airfield.
Running AIR 10k For CRY
“I have never taken part in a race before and I signed up for the AIR 10k (Audio Inspired Running) with Richmond Running Festival, in December 2020 as a challenge to myself since getting into running during the first lockdown and a way to raise money for CRY. The event took place all within Kew Gardens
Staff and students at Hope Valley College are attempting to travel ‘around the world’ in 80 days to raise vital funds for CRY in memory of Charlie Craig.
Hope Valley College students and staff pledge to walk, run or cycle around the world in 80 days. Since starting in mid-February, on average 501km have been travelled per day and they aim to complete the distance by Tuesday, May 4. Over 570 students and teachers have been taking part and as of April 26, a
Kilt Walk For CRY In Memory Of Scott Cowan
My friend Liam and I walked 16 miles around Glasgow as part of the Kiltwalk which supports so many different charities. We wanted to raise awareness for CRY after losing my beautiful 25 year old son Scott last year. Everyone has been so generous and kind and a lot of them have already put their name
Family and Friends of Andrew Key to play 100 holes of golf in his memory.
Family and friends of Andrew Key who passed away earlier this year are to play 100 holes of golf in his memory.The event will take place at Longridge Golf Club on Friday 25th June and will include, “Five and a half rounds of golf, starting at 4.30am, around 30 miles of walking, 15 to 20 hours
Danielle pays tribute to her late partner of 11 years who died aged 31 after a sudden undiagnosed heart condition.
Andrew Key, a father-of-one from Longridge, was found dead in the bath earlier this year having succumbed to Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS), also known as Sudden Adult Death Syndrome.Danielle Riley has paid tribute to her late partner of 11 years who died without showing any signs of prior illness whatsoever. As-well-as having a son together, in
Sixth-form students at The Bishop’s Stortford High School raise money for CRY and Help for Heroes in tribute of two former pupils.
Sixth-form students at The Bishop’s Stortford High School held their annual charity day in memory of two former pupils.Caroline ‘Caz’ Johnstone who died in June 2008 of an undiagnosed heart condition and Alex Cheer who passed away after a sudden illness. The girls dress as soldiers in memory of Alex, who was an Army cadet, and the
The Story of Marathon Pacer Kevin Quinn
Runner’s World, 30th March 2021 Kevin Quinn (41) was a young track runner. At age 11 he ran the London Mini Marathon in memory of his sister, Lucy, who had died from cerebral palsy. In 2006 he and his dad watched a friend run the London Marathon and he’s dad remarked that he’d love to see
Fundraising family approach £50,000 milestone in memory of Julian Wort.
Julian Wort, passed away in March 2000 from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS). His family, are on the cusp of raising £50,000 in his memory. To date, Julian’s family have raised £47,497, which has been used to purchase and donate two ECG machines and two defibrillators to local hospitals. Additionally, their donations have funded four heart screening sessions,
Family Fundraises For CRY in Memory of Amy Athwal-Kirby
Ham & High, 24th February 2021 Twelve year old Amy Athwal-Kirby passed away from sudden arrhythmic death in her sleep in December, despite having no previous symptoms of the condition. Her mother Beewan Athwal says she had a normal day before she passed away. “She ate lunch and dinner well and she watched [the film] ‘Spider-Man:
Herefordshire Girls Football Team Fundraise For CRY in Memory of Kieran Joyce
BBC News, 21st February 2021 Herefordshire’s Tupsley Girls under-12 football team have been taking part in a variety of activities such as cycling, skateboarding, scooting, walking and running in their local area in order to raise awareness and funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of Kieran Joyce. Kieran was just 15 years
Sidmouth Running Club Fundraise for CRY in Memory of Jonathan Hayman
Sidmouth Herald, 15th February 2021 The Sidmouth Running Club has been taking on a variety of challenges devised by chairman Terry Bewes. This weekend would usually have seen the Four Trigs fundraising event for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) in memory of Jonathan Hayman.The chairman’s challenge for the club members was to run two Trigs,
Heart Screenings for Shetland Youth Postponed
NHS Shetland, 15th February 2021 Shetland Heart Screening hoped to hold Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) heart screenings in May this year after raising tens of thousands of pounds. However these have now been postponed due to the ongoing corona virus pandemic. “As you are all aware of the current Covid-19 situation, we have not
Adam Haywood Runs 300km in 30 Days for CRY in Memory of His Stepbrother and Best Friend
Pontefract and Castleford Express, 29th January 2021 To honour the memory of his best friend, Johnathan ‘Johnny’ Leigh, who passed away due to a sudden cardiac arrest in 2005, and his stepbrother Michael Land who passed in 2012, Adam Haywood began taking part in fundraising and raising awareness for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). “When
Tipping Family Raise Over £25,000 for Charity with Amazing Annual Christmas Light Display
Lancashire Post, 14th January The Cottam family has set a new record, raising more than £25,000 last year with their annual charity Christmas lights. The family’s home has become a famous Christmas attraction throughout Lancashire with donations growing from £2,000 in 2011 to £14,000 in 2019. Last year, the couple was awed by the generosity of
The Yorkshire Marathon
The Yorkshire Marathon highlights the beauty of York city and the picturesque Yorkshire countryside all in one. With a notably flat and speedy course, it appeals to both runners hoping for a personal best or beginners starting on their running journey.
Childhood Friends Donate Prom Funds to CRY in Memory of Keiran Joyce
Hereford Times, 29th November 2020 Fifteen year old Keiran Joyce was a talented young footballer on Hereford FC’s youth team when he tragically passed away due to an undiagnosed heart condition in September. Now, with the ongoing pandemic meaning that they couldn’t celebrate their prom this year, students of the Lady Hawkins’ School in Kington –
Knutsford First Responders to Launch Recruitment Campaign in Early 2021
Knutsford Guardian, 29th November 2020 With the effects of the corona virus restricting the group’s key activities, the Knutsford First Responders are examining how they will be resumed and expanded in the new year. “Working alongside the North West Ambulance Service we have continued to respond throughout the pandemic, albeit with a smaller team,” said Adrian
