Mother Raises £60k in Memory of Daughter Charlotte Adams
Maldon and Burnham Standard, 22nd November 2019 Charlotte Adams passed away at 23 years old due to an undiagnosed heart condition. Since her death, her mother Kate set up the Charlotte Adams Memorial Fund to prevent others from going through the same tragedy. Through her efforts, Kate raised more than £60,000, enough to purchase a second
Fulham 10k In Memory of Graham Button
Tanya Svilar and Maria Williams took part in the Fulham 10k in memory of Graham Button on the 17th November 2019 and raised £428.
Caerphilly County Borough Council Backs Heart Screening Campaign
Caerphilly Observer, 21st November 2019 The Caerphilly County Borough Council have approved a motion to support Cardiac Risk in the Young’s (CRY’s) campaign for the government to introduce a national strategy for the prevention of sudden cardiac death in young people. The council also encouraged the Welsh government to consider providing a free heart screening programme
Family Ensures Young People Have Access to Heart Screenings in Memory of Son, Lee Wilson
Plymouth Live, 20th November 2019 Lee Wilson passed away in his sleep at just 19 years old due to a hidden heart condition, Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS). Fourteen years later, his family and friends are working together with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to raise money to provide free heart screenings for young people
Running Potters ‘Arf Marathon and Wiggle Manchester Half Marathon in Support of CRY
“I completed the two half marathons I took part in. I ran in the Stoke-on-Trent local half marathon on the 09/06/19, which is called the Potters ‘Arf Marathon, and I also ran in the Wiggle Manchester Half Marathon on the 13/10/19. Altogether I’ve managed to raise £152.00 for CRY. I wanted to run for CRY because
Father Reflects on Son, Jack Riding, As He Posthumously Saves Three Lives Through Organ Donation
Liverpool Echo, 17th November 2019 Eighteen year old footballer Jack Riding from Crosby, passed away after suddenly collapsing on the pitch while playing with his friends. It was discovered that he had an underlying heart condition called arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, which caused his heart to stop suddenly. Following his death, his family were faced with the decision
Mum Calls for More Heart Screenings After Son Suddenly Passes Away
Grimsby Live, 16th November 2019 Nathan Bryan passed away of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS)- a condition which causes sudden cardiac arrest, often with no prior warning signs or symptoms. His family was left devastated and now his mother, Gillian Ayling, has called for more heart screenings in the youth. Gillian says that Nathan was one
Great Big Beard Off (#GBBO)….!
In October 2019, Dan Marren, Senior Estimator at PDR Construction and a member of local rugby club Hullensians RUFC, decided to shave off his beard for charity. That might not seem much of a challenge to many of you, but Dan has sported his big beard for 17 years and his wife and daughterhad never seen
Heart Screening Event – October 2019
The Cardiac Risk in the Young Team were back at South Hunsley School on 5th & 6th October 2019. As is now the norm, the support driver arrived at South Hunsley School on the Friday afternoon and met up with Graham and Jenny to unload the screening equipment and set up the venue inreadiness for a
Millport Community Gather in Memory of Steven Blair to Fundraise for CRY
Largs & Millport Weekly News, 17th November 2019 Steven was just 31 when he passed away suddenly from a heart attack in February of 2012. His parents, Hunter and Susan, have since arranged an annual event at the Newton Bar Lounge to raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Steven was very popular and
Charity Swimathon for CRY
Romford Recorder, 12th November 2019 Swimclub, the Havering Dolphins of Hornchurch, are organising a charity Swimathon to be held on the 7th of December. The fundraising event will be in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) with 100% of the money raised going towards funding CRY’s research into prevention and detection and raising awareness
Fundraising Fashion Show in Memory of Martyn Luckett
North Devon Gazette, 13th November 2019 Martyn Luckett passed away at just 19 years old in 2005 of an undiagnosed heart condition. Since his passing, his family have worked together with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to bring annual screenings to North Devon. Now, the Luckett family is organising a charity Fashion Show to raise
40th Birthday 3 Peaks Challenge in Support of Cry
For my 40th birthday I decided to climb the highest mountain in England & Wales three times back to back, for Cardiac Risk in the Young. I reached the summit on my 3rd climb in just over 11 hours. It was tough, especially the second climb for some reason, but I enjoyed it and had some
Charity Event in Memory of Balinder Mann
Our good friends in Derby arranged a Charity Event in memory of Our Daughter Balinder Mann. On Saturday 28th September Sandip and Sukh Johal raised £871 at a charity event arranged by themselves at their home, in memory of Balinder Mann. Because they did so well we decided to round it up to £1000. The event
Chesterfield Half Marathon in Memory of Zoe Butterell
William Knight took part in the Chesterfield Half Marathon in Zoe Butterell’s memory.
£500 Raised In Memory of Marie Manhire Clark and Michael King for 70th Birthday
Julia Macartney sent in this picture of her mother who raised £500 in memory of Michael King and for the Marie Manhire Clark Memorial Fund in lieu of presents for her 70th birthday.
Family Fundraises for CRY in Memory of Cristopher Rushton
Lincolnshire Live, 20th October 2019 Christopher Rushton passed away suddenly this year at only 32 years old of an undiagnosed heart condition. His family, devastated by his passing, decided to honour his memory by fundraising for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). His parents, Christine and Bob Rushton, along with other members of the family, took
Cake Sale in Memory of Sam Moodey
On Saturday 12 October 2019 we held a Cake Sale for CRY, in memory of Sam Moodey. As well as a huge number of home baked cakes, we sold home made jam and chutney, plants, and had a large raffle. It was a successful day with many friends and family popping in to buy cakes etc,
Cardiff Half Marathon in Memory of Dean Fletcher
Tarryn Lowth, Ryan Joint, Ruth Burrows, John Drewett, Andy Fraser, Rosen Petrov, Joanne Farr and Kev Saunders all took part in the Cardiff Half Marathon in Memory of Dean Fletcher. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuZyiinWaz4&feature=youtu.be
Eastnor Castle Mud Bath for CRY
“Gosh, what to say… It was a hard, muddy event. Millie’s first ever 10km and undoubtedly the hardest 10km I’ve ever done (bearing in mind I did the Loch Ness marathon last weekend!). For a 12 year old to do, it was a phenomenal achievement. It rained most of the event, we had water up to waist
Shetland CRY Fundraising Campaign Nears £25,000 Target
Shetland News, 14th October 2019 A campaign to bring Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) free heart screenings to Shetland is now near its original target of £25,000, having raised more than £23,000 following 6 months of fundraising events such as a sponsored toddler cycle and walk, Sunday tea, concerts, buffets, head shaves and more. The
Mum Completes Annual CRY Heart of Durham Every Year in Memory of Son Kevin Paterson
Sunderland Echo, 13th October 2019 In 2012, 36 year old Kevin Paterson collapsed minutes after completing the Birmingham Half Marathon. He passed away of a previously undiagnosed heart condition on the way to the hospital. Since then, his family has worked with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), raising tens of thousands of pounds in order
Nicole Hamilton Participated in the CRY Great Cake Bake in Memory of David and James Hamilton
Nicole raised £206.80 in memory of David and James Hamilton.
Mum Strives to Raise Awareness of SADS in Memory of Daughter Meghan Adams
Hartlepool Mail, 11th October 2019 Twenty-two year old Meghan Adams passed away in her sleep in July of a previously undiagnosed heart condition known as Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome or Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS). Now, her mother, Michelle Bailey, has made it her mission to raise awareness of the condition in order to save other
£10,000 Anonymously Donated to the Daniel Hughes Memorial Fund
The NWE Mail, 8th October 2019 Sue and Dave Hughes received mystery donation of £10,000 to their son’s memorial fund. The couple say they were delighted by the donation which they intend to use to fund heart screenings in Barrow. “Raising awareness of the dangers of undiagnosed heart defects is something my Sue and myself take
