Family Fundraises for Potentially Life Saving Heart Screenings in Memory of Son Aaron Dixon
Northwich Guardian, 7th August 2015 Aaron Dixon passed away at only 23 years old due to an undiagnosed heart condition called arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. Since his tragic death in 2011, his family have worked hard to prevent other families from suffering the loss they have, fundraising for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to provide
Deborah Dixon Named Granada’s Fundraiser of the Year for Her Work in Support of CRY
ITV News, 8th October 2019 From amongst many amazing fundraisers from the region, Debbie Dixon was awarded Granada’s Fundraiser of the Year for her work in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of her son Aaron. She was interviewed by Pride of Britain reporter Victoria Grimes after hearing the good news of
Deborah Dixon Awarded for CRY Fundraising in Memory of Son Aaron
Cheshire Life, 1st December 2019 Since losing her 23 year old son Aaron to an undiagnosed heart defect in 2011 Deborah Dixon has raised more £250,000 for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, providing free cardiac screenings for young people. This year, she won Pride of Britain’s North West Fundraiser of The Year which was presented
Debbie Dixon Listed Among Inspirational Women of Cheshire For Her Work Supporting CRY
Knutsford Guardian, 8th March 2020 Debbie was recognised for her inspiring work in helping thousands of young people receive potentially life saving heart screenings following the death of her own 23 year old son, Aaron, of an underlying heart condition in 2013. Debbie organises up to 10 heart screening days a year; each event allowing up
Madness Tribute Night Organised by The Friends of Bruce Cousins Memorial Fund
On the 28th February, our first fundraising event of 2020, featuring Andy McGowan on sax and singing Madness etc., was held at The Monkwood in Rawmarsh. An incredible £437.30 was raised for our ongoing heart screening programme. -Jackie Cousins
Witham Family Raises Funds for CRY in Memory of Daughter Kayleigh Griffiths
Essex Live, 2nd March 2020 Twenty-three year old Kayleigh Griffiths was on holiday in Spain with a friend when she suddenly collapsed by the swimming pool. It was later discovered that she suffered a heart attack by the pool and another one subsequently in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. She was on life
Cyclists Unite to Fundraise for CRY in Memory of Alex Jones
North Wales Chronicle, 26th February 2020 An avid cyclist, 30 year old Alex Jones was out on his bike when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and passed away in March of last year. To mark the anniversary of his passing, 35 of his cycling friends have planned to do a fundraising charity ride with the
Asda Donates £1,000 to Jack’s Appeal with CRY as Part of Their ‘Chosen By You’ Scheme
South Wales Argus, 24th February 2020 Under the scheme, customers nominate a charity by donating a shopping token and the charities with the three highest numbers of tokens receive a donation. Jack’s Appeal with Cardiac Risk in the Young was chosen at the Asda store in Blackwood. The fund provides free cardiac screenings to young people
Kevin Macnicol Fundraises for CRY in Memory of Hamish Ross
The Northern Times, 25th February 2020 Golspie resident Kevin Macnicol, 36, has asked friends and family to donate to the Hamish Ross Memorial Fund for his birthday on February 29th instead of giving him presents. The Memorial Fund raises money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of 15 year old Hamish Ross who
Thirteen Boys From Horsforth School Raise £500 for Cardiac Risk in the Young at Annual Charity Swim Fundraiser
Thirteen boys from years 9 and 10 at Horsforth School in Leeds chose CRY as their nominated charity for the school’s annual charity swim fundraiser. The lads shown in the photographs swam 1044 lengths between them and raised £500 after swim expenses. Older students from Horsforth School 6th form staged a charity boxing match in 2018
Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society Quiz Night Raises £600 For CRY
Western Telegraph, 18th February 2020 The Let’s Get Quizzical event was held at The Pavillion, County Showground, with teams travelling from near and far to take part. The winners were the Past Presidents team, made up of captain Dick Davies, Roger Mathias, Richard Cole and Mike Davies. Second place went to Wuhan United and the Pussycats
Portrait Picturing Three Generations of a Shoreham Family Wins Fundraising Competition
Worthing Herald, 18th February 2020 The portrait was of Liz and Bob Towner, their two daughters, their husbands and their four grandchildren and was taken by Stephen Sajnog of Focus Photography in Shoreham to celebrate Bob’s birthday. Sajnog was also named Family Portrait Photographer of the Year by The UK Professional Photographers Organisation. The organisation is
Hampshire Police to take on charity motorcycle ride From One Rock to Another
Island Echo, 14th February 2020 Setting off from the Isle of Wight on 12th May 2020 PC Adam Hinkley and retired Inspector Kate Fowles will be riding 2,500 miles to Gibraltar Rock and back to raise money for 2 charities – Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and the Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust. PC Hinkley’s wife
Interview with Guru Randhawa at the “For Natasha” concert
British Asia News, 17th February 2020 Artists from across the Indian music industry came together at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on Sunday 16th February to celebrate the life of Arjun’s late wife Natasha Sandhu for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The “For Natasha” concert was organised by Dil Mil with Guru Randhawa flying in
Shipyard Workers Receive CRY Heart Screenings In Memory of Daniel Hughes
The Mail, 7th February 2020 Since David Hughes’ 28 year old son, Daniel, passed away of a heart condition in 2015, he and his family have worked with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to raise awareness and funding to prevent young sudden cardiac death. Nearly 100 BAE Systems workers in Barrow were able to receive
Walking a Marathon for Meg
My friends walked 26 miles to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young. This was after I had a cardiac arrest in April of last year (I am the one in the wheelchair). My friends and family have been so supportive of me when I was in the hospital and in rehabilitation. Together, we raised
Free CRY Heart Screenings At Ageas Bowl
Daily Echo, 4th February 2020 Two hundred young people, including Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes, received free heart screenings provided by Hampshire Cricket Foundation in collaboration with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Hampshire Cricket Foundation Director, Stuart Robertson, said: “We are delighted to support CRY’s cardiac screening programme and I would like to thank the many
Deborah Dixon Wins at Community ReAwards for Work in Support of CRY
Northwich Guardian, 30th January 2020 Over 100 people people filled the Vale Royal Abbey last Friday to celebrate the Northwich Community ReAwards; an event which recognises and rewards the charitable efforts of volunteers in the local community. Sam Newey, organiser of the event, stated: “We were delighted with the response to this year’s Community ReAwards, from
MP Paul Holmes Speaks in Support of Routine Cardiac Screening
Eastleigh News, 27th January 2020 Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes has voiced his support of routine cardiac screening for youths between the ages of 14 and 35. His expression of support comes after he took part in a screening event carried out by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) over the weekend. Over the course of the
BetVictor Northern Premier League Teams Up with CRY to Offer Free Heart Tests
The Non-League Paper, 27th January 2020 Partnering with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in support of the Daniel Wilkinson Foundation, the BetVictor Northern Premier League (NPL) is offering free heart screenings to fans, players and officials ages 14 to 35 at the North West Cardiac Centre in Preston on the 13th and 14th of March.
Chilver Family Christmas Lights in Memory of Ashley Trigg
Every year the Chilver family light up their house with Christmas Lights to raise money for charity. In 2019 they chose CRY, raising money to be donated in memory of Ashley Trigg; a fellow majorette and friend who passed away suddenly.
Cardiac Risk in the Young to Embark on 12 Month Partnership with Sunrise Radio
This news comes alongside the announcement that MD of Sunrise Radio, Tony Lit MBE, has been made a new Ambassador for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Tony first approached CRY following the death due to an undiagnosed heart condition of the 17 year old son of a family friend. As a father of three himself,
Thomas Charity Night Raises £5,352
We would like to thank everyone who came along to Thomas charity night – the grand amount raised was….. £5,352 !! £200 will go towards a paving stone and brick at Celtic park for Thomas. 🏔 On the day of the charity night, a sponsored walk up Ben Lomond by Thomas friends & family took place
The Deepings School screening in memory of Lucy Jessop
Rutland & Stamford Mercury, 15th January 2020 Over 200 pupils, parents, and teachers attended a heart screening run by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of Lucy Jessop (a former student) over the weekend. Lucy died in 2015 from an undiagnosed heart condition but was a well-respected student at The Deepings School. The Headteacher,
Waitrose Community Matters Scheme Helps Fund CRY Screening in Memory of Jon Hayman
Sidmouth Herald, 11th January 2020 After Marion and Robert Hayman lost their 27 year old son Jon to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) in 2013, they set up the Jon Hayman Memorial Fund. The trust raises money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to provide heart screenings for young people between the ages of 14
