Staff of the Idris Davies School Take On Cardiff Half Marathon in Memory of Pupil Jake Pickford
Members of staff from the Idris Davies School 3-18 took part in the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday 6th October, in memory of their pupil, Jake Pickford.
Mum to Conquer Fear of Heights with Skydive in Memory of Son Jamie Phillips
Totnes Times, 3rd October 2019 Jamie Phillips was just 27 years old when he passed away suddenly due to a rare heart disease called arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy. His shocked and devastated family received support from Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and now, to honour the 1st anniversary of his death, his mother Julie Greenslade plans to
Couple Honoured by Prime Minister for Their Fundraising Efforts
The North West Evening Mail, 2nd October 2019 Sue and David Hughes were recognised by Prime Minister Boris Johnson with the Points of Light Award for their work in raising funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). They have raised more than £230,000 for CRY, funding more than 1,700 heart screenings for young people in
Monmouth School Girls Conquer Half Marathon to Raise Funds for CRY
South Wales Argus, 3rd October 2019 The group of 6 friends from Monmouth School for Girls – Elinor Hart, Maddie Taylor, Scarlett Sarsby, Ellie Horton, Myfanwy Fleming-Jones and Catrin Jones – trained diligently for the Forest of Dean Autumn Half Marathon and completed it in under 2 hours and 15 minutes. Through taking part in this
Sheffield 10k in Memory of Jennifer Anne Newton
“We had a superb day running the Sheffield 10k on Sunday 22nd September, raising money in Jen’s name for CRY. Even the lousy weather couldn’t spoil it. Thanks to everyone for the donations and support.” -Dan, Tammy and Brian.
Carlisle Half Marathon in Memory of John Magowan
Lotty Romaniszyn took part in the Carlisle Half Marathon on 1st September 2019, in memory of John Magowan.
Mountbatten Students’ Efforts for CRY in Memory of Phil Standing
The Mountbatten students have started fundraising again. This time for a CRY screening in 2021. They attended a local charity fair on Saturday raising £120 towards the 4th Phil Standing Memorial CRY Screening clinic. They ran two stalls one promoting CRY and one fundraising selling necklaces, bracelets etc which had been donated. The other stall was
St George’s University Students vs Legends Football Match Raises Funds for CRY in Memory of Olly King
On Saturday 14th September, the annual St George’s University Students vs Legends Football Match took place, raising money for a charity very close to home – Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). This year’s match had a particular resonance as it took place in memory of St George’s student Paramedic and footballer, Olly King, who suddenly
Thames Path Challenge in Memory of Carli Lansley
“I was walking for CRY in aid of the Carli Lansley Foundation, we finished the walk on Carli’s daughter’s 13th birthday. An emotional time knowing that Carli is no longer around to see her daughter reach this milestone.” -Melanie Pike
PCC Events Charity Cycle in Memory of Matthew Carscadden
On Wednesday 18 September PCC Events held a charity cycle for both CRY and Alzheimer’s Society outside the Leeds office. We set our challenge to ride the distance from Leeds to London, which worked out as 170 miles within one working day. We were kindly given two exercise bikes from Snap Fitness in Leeds who set
11 Year Old Zoe Completes Edinburgh Kilt Walk in Memory of Ben Forsyth Raising Funds for CRY
Zoe, who is only 11, is very active (along with her brother) and loves to ride with her cycle club, the Edinburgh Road Club (ERC), which is the club Ben also rode with. This year the club has been hosting a few fundraising events to raise money and awareness for Ben’s fund and the charity CRY.
Staff from Charles Stanley Wealth Managers take part in the Thames Path Challenge in support of CRY
On 7th September 2019, employees from Charles Stanley took part in the Thames Path Challenge, a 100 kilometre walk along the Thames Pathway from Putney Bridge to Henley. Katie Alcock, from the Charles Stanley Birmingham office took part in the Challenge, with her boyfriend, Charles (Charlie) Parker. Katie had nominated CRY as Charles Stanley’s Charity of
Wakefield Festival of Beer Aims to Raise £15k for CRY in Memory of Rory Embling
The Business Desk, 20th September 2019 This year, the organiser of the Wakefield Festival of Beer, Wakefield Round Table, seeks to raise £15k for the Rory Embling Foundation in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Rory had been apparently young and fit when he suddenly lost his life to an undiagnosed heart condition. Every
Alex Reid’s Family Help Screen Hundreds in Her Memory
Rotherham Advertiser, 20th September 2019 More than 100 young people had heart screenings at a netball tournament held in memory of Alex Reid, a young girl who lost her life to an undiagnosed heart condition at only 16 years old. Another 96 young people were screened at her father, GP John Reid’s, surgery. Five of the
Woman Cycles From London to Paris in Support of CRY after Discovering Heart Condition
Welwyn Hatfield Times, 20th September 2019 Twenty-nine year old Amy Lees was diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome, a condition which affects the electrical activity in the heart, at the age of twenty-six. After her condition was discovered, she was able to be fitted with an internal defibrillator that will restart her heart if it stops beating.
10th Annual CRY Durham Walk to take place on October 5th
The Northern Echo, 20th September 2019 The Durham Walk, which has raised approximately £75,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) since it first began, is to take place on Saturday 5th of October. The event will begin at 11:00 am and, starting and finishing at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, will take a scenic route
Reid Family Honours their Son’s Memory with TomFest 2019
Yorkshire Evening Post, 18th September 2019 Tom Reid passed away at just 19 years old in September of 2009 after he collapsed due to an undiagnosed heart condition while attending a Freshers event on his first day of university. This year, the Reid family, who have supported Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) since Tom passed
Revolve24 in Memory of Ben Forsyth
“It was an incredible event, Revolve24 is an exceptional well organised affair, and has to be with a few hundred cyclists taking on a number of events over the weekend festival of cycling. I’m not sure it’s something that I’ll want to try and take on again…. I don’t think I ever want to or have
Elvis Night – The Friends of Bruce Cousins Memorial Fund
Photo of artist who appeared at the recent packed memorial event where a massive £496 was donated through ticket sales, raffles etc- special thanks to Nathan, Joan and Jean without whose help such events would not take place. Also thanks to the Monkwood pub in Rawmarsh who have been constant friends of our fund and CRY.
Tomfest 2019
Tomfest 2019 – Saturday 7th September 2019 Tomfest 2019 was an afternoon and evening of live music, crafts and entertainment and remembrance of Tom Reid who died in September 2009. The day’s activities began at The Lord Gascoigne Pub in Garforth with live music from: Tom Clayton Dave and Lindsey King Chapel Jazz Collective Luke Flear
Mum to Face Fear of Heights for Fundraising Sky Dive in Memory of Son Jamie Phillip
Plymouth Live, 13th September 2019 Jamie Phillip was only 27 years old when he suddenly passed away at work due to a rare cardiac condition, arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy. Now, to coincide with the first anniversary of his death, on the 30th January 2020 his mother Julie, 53, is planning to do a tandem skydive along with her
Coronation Street Star Colson Smith to have CRY Heart Screening in Memory of Friend Rory Embling
Manchester Evening News, 9th September 2019 Next Sunday, Colson Smith – who plays Craig Tinker on Coronation Street – is to join 100 other young men, aged 14 to 35, at a Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) screening day in Castleford. The event will be hosted by the family of his friend, Rory Embling, who
Charles Stanley Wealth Managers take part in Musical Bingo in support of CRY
On 4th September 2019, employees from Charles Stanley’s Head Office enjoyed an evening of musical bingo in London’s trendy Shoreditch. The event included a raffle, with all proceeds going to our Charity of the Year – Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Our Charity Champion, Katie Alcock, from the Birmingham office sourced raffle prizes from a
Great Orton Village Hall to Host Charity Night in Memory of Liam Dodd
News & Star, 7th September 2019 Twenty year old Liam Dodd of Thurstonfield collapsed suddenly while he was getting ready for bed. He was taken to hospital and put in an induced coma but passed away in the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle on July 4th. “We’d been to see Toy Story 4 and were getting ready
Man Takes on Deloitte Ride Across Britain in Memory of Brother Richard Brember
Eagle Radio, 7th September 2019 Having suffered the sudden and tragic loss of his 32 year old brother Richard to cardiac arrest, Chris Brember from Fleet is taking on the challenge of the Deloitte Ride Across Britain- a journey of nine days, cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats- in order to raise funds for and
