Andy O’Sullivan MBE Urges Rochdale Runners to Join Running Bear Christmas Stocking 5-mile Run For CRY
Rochdale News, 22 November 2020 Hosted by the Running Bear running shop in Cheshire, the virtual race is to be completed between Monday 7 and Sunday 13 December with all participants receiving a limited edition pair of festive socks. Entering costs £9, with £2 of each entry going to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), funding
James Fletcher’s Loch Ness Challenge Raises Funds For CRY
Ross-Shire Journal, 21st November 2020 Thirty-eight year old James Fletcher broke the world record paddle boarding the length of Loch Ness; taking only four hours and 33 minutes to get from Lochend to Fort Augustus in August. James, who lives with a heart condition, took on the challenge in order to raise awareness and funds for
Teen Has Life Saving Heart Surgery After CRY Screening
My London, 20th November 2020 Niki Mason’s 14 year old son, Finn, had never shown any signs or symptoms of a heart problem but she booked him for one of Cardiac Risk in the Young’s (CRY) free heart screenings last November as a precaution. His family were shocked when the screenings resulted in him being diagnosed
Former Police Sargeant Simon Stevens Runs London Marathon in Memory of Friend Sargeant Matt Ratana
In Your Area Community News, 19th October 2020 Former Sgt Simon Stevens took part in the virtual London Marathon event, running 26 miles in memory of his friend Sgt Matt Ratana who was tragically killed on duty in Croydon on September 25th. Wanting to do something positive in his friend’s memory, Simon ran in support of
Family and Friends Raise Over £5000 for CRY After 29 Year Old Louis Fallows Suffers Heart Attack
Stoke on Trent Live, 19th October 2020 “On August 29, 2019 I was called to say that my partner Louis had collapsed at work and I needed to make my way to the A&E department as quickly as possible,” Louis’ partner Lucy relates. “On my arrival I was informed that Lou had suffered a cardiac arrest
Chris Kirby to Run 1,500 Miles for CRY in Memory of Best Friend Adam Pearmine
Daily Echo, 17th October 2020 Chris and Adam were best friends since their teens and since Adam passed away in 2010 at the age of 26 due to an undiagnosed heart condition, Chris has completed several fundraising challenges for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in his memory. As this year marks 10 years since Adam
Fife’s Duloch Spiderman and Duloch Batgirl (Carol Quoi) Run Virtual London Marathon for CRY
RunABC North, 6th October 2020 Hundreds of Scottish runners took to the streets, parks and trails of their country to take part in the Virtual London Marathon- ‘The 40th Race’- despite being hundreds of miles away from where the “real” marathon takes place, in order to raise funds for charity. Among them were The Duloch Spiderman
£1,789.31 Raised Running Windsor Lakeside 10k in Memory of Dr Natasha Coomaraswamy
Sharan Saroya ran the Windsor Lakeside 10k on the 1st March 2020 raising £1,789.31 for Cardiac Risk in the Young in memory of Dr Natasha Coomaraswamy (Nee Sandhu).
Remembering Alex – Great Orme Walk
An athletic fit 30 year old, Alex suffered a cardiac arrest whilst out cycling on a sunny afternoon on 31 March 2019. In celebration of Alex’s life I am walking 30 miles (6 laps) of the Great Orme, Llandudno over 3 days from 25 September leading up to his birthday on 27 September. One mile for
Jack Mason Raises More Than £10,000 For CRY
Western Telegraph, 10th September 2020 One year ago, Jack Mason took part in the Ironman Wales Challenge despite having only 4 months to prepare. His original plan had been to take on the challenge in 2020, however, having tasted victory helping Whitland RFC win the Pembrokeshire KO Cup last year in May, he felt motivated to throw himself
Mark O’Connell Shares Story of Losing His Son Ben and Urges Others to Have Their Children Screened for Heart Conditions
Surrey Live, 28th August 2020 Ben O’Connell was only 14 years old when he passed away last year. He had been completing an obstacle course on a school trip when he collapsed. His father, Mark, tells the story of the tragic day when he received a call at work informing him that his son had been
Team David Fundraise for CRY During Lockdown in Memory of David Green
Bognor Regis Observer, 19th May 2020 David Green was just 19 years old when he passed away in his sleep due an undiagnosed heart condition called Brugada Syndrome. His mother, Gabbie Broadhurst describes him as, “…an extremely active young man who had been involved in competitive sports from the age of eight. His great loves were
SearchFlow raises funds for CRY in memory of James Pilfold
Today’s Conveyancer, 1st May 2020 In February SearchFlow held a fundraising event in memory of James Pilfold, a young colleague who had passed away in December 2018. The event took place on what would have been James’ 29th Birthday. A total of £1,326.97 was raised and donated to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to help
Cornmell Family Takes on 2.6 Challenge for Cardiac Risk in the Young’s 25th Anniversary
The Herts Advertiser, 29th April 2020 The postponement of the London Marathon has prompted the Cornmell family of St. Albans to take on the 2.6 challenge for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Based on the distance of the marathon, the challenge sees the family doing a range of activities including running 2.6 miles to holding
Sue and David Hughes Raise Almost £1000 in One Day for the NHS in Memory of Their Son Daniel
Stoke on Trent Live, 20th April 2020 Lockdown measures have not stopped Sue and David from tirelessly fundraising for good causes. Despite having to stay indoors, the couple has found innovative ways to support charity. Over five years ago, they tragically lost their son Daniel to an undiagnosed heart condition and since then have be staunch
Maisy’s Haircut For CRY
Cranleigh Prep School are so impressed with Maisy (a Form 6 pupil) who, after cutting 14 inches off her hair, has raised over £500 for her Upper School charity, CRY. Even the hairdressers being shut did not deter Maisy from her determination to do this very thoughtful gesture. Instead, her mother cut her hair! She raised
Vu Vo to Take On London Marathon for CRY in Memory of Best Friend Simon Sin
Newham Recorder, 24th March 2020 Vu was inspired to take up the challenge following the death of his best friend, Simon who passed away in 2018 at the age of just 35 of a sudden cardiac arrest. Vu tells the story: “I remember clearly being over at Simon’s house, my oldest and best friend since childhood.
Rhyl Fundraising Memorial Bike Ride for CRY Cancelled Due to Covid 19
Rhyl, Prestatyn & Abergele Journal, 20th March 2020 This coming Saturday, more than 35 cyclists were meant to come together in Rhyl for a bike ride in memory of Alex Jones, a young cyclist who passed away a year ago due to an undiagnosed heart condition while on the course. The memorial ride was also intended
David McGrath Ran Lancaster Marathon in Memory of Son Phil and Raised £4,625 for Cardiac Risk in the Young
I completed my Marathon challenge on Sunday. It was an emotional day. The organiser of the race was aware of my circumstances and made an announcement before the start of the race. It was hard work having to do the 6.2 mile on my own before the start of the 20 mile race [agreed with organiser
Charlotte Luckett Takes On 12 Marathons for CRY in Memory of Her Brother Martyn
North Devon Gazette, 18th March 2020 Charlotte’s younger brother, Martyn, suddenly passed away of an undiagnosed heart condition in 2005 at the age of just 19. Since then, Charlotte and her family have been working hard to raise funds and awareness for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) so that potentially life saving heart screenings can
Police Duo to Take On 2,500 Mile Bike Ride to Gibraltar in Support of CRY
Isle of Wight County Press, 16th March 2020 Police constable Adam Hinkley and his retired colleague Kate Fowles are to take part in a charity motorbike ride to the Rock of Gibraltar in order to raise money for two charities; Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust (EMCT). The journey of
Family’s Efforts Help CRY Purchase £25k Van in Memory of Daniel Hughes
Stoke on Trent Live, 14th March 2020 Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Hughes family, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) now has a new van and the capacity to screen 50,000 more young people. Five years ago, Sue and David Hughes lost their 28 year old son, Daniel, to an undiagnosed heart condition. Since
Family Organises Fundraising Bike Ride in Memory of Anthony Talbot
Lancashire Post, 12th March 2020 Anthony Talbot was 48 years old when he passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest at work. He had known he had a heart condition called cardiomyopathy but was told it was mild. Now, his family has planned four day, 350 mile, fundraising bike ride from Preston to Ireland in order
Kirsty Jones to Run London Marathon for CRY in Memory of Friend
Northamptonshire Telegraph, 12th March 2020 Kirsty will be running to support Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of a university friend who passed away at just 21 years old due to an undiagnosed heart condition. “This is definitely going to be my biggest challenge yet,” Kirsty said. “But after nine years of trying to
Heartfelt Group in Preston
The Heartfelt Group continues to raise awareness of CRY throughout the area. Ann Coles and Sheila Wiggins have visited The Sea Cadets and Preston College to inform young people of the local Heart Screenings for which we raise funds. They also visited Airforce Cadets and Preston Harriers running group. We have produced a collection jar which
