Mother Reflects on Daughter Rebecca’s ‘Bitter Sweet’ Legacy
Ipswich Star, 4th September 2019 Julie Phillips spoke up about how her daughter’s legacy has saved lives. Her daughter Rebecca was only 25 years old when she collapsed at a birthday party in November of 2010. She passed away hours later in hospital and it was later discovered that she had Arrhthmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC),
Anthony (Bill) Brosters Neil Diamond Tribute Act in Memory of Shaun Broster
Anthony (Bill) Broster raised £187.53 performing his Neil Diamond tribute act at Ian McGinns Green Hut Café venue Moreton, Wirral.
Coffee Morning
A group of 18 young people are organising a coffee morning, which will be held at Starkholmes Village Hall on Wednesday 14th August from 10:00 – 13:00. There will be a raffle and a variety of refreshments available. All proceeds will go towards C.R.Y. (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Come along for a cuppa and a
Mt Snowdon Three Peak Challenge
I am climbing Mt Snowdon 3 times back to back on my 40th birthday in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young. – Dave Shore
Our first screening day in Taunton on 17th August in Memory of Gary Edwards
We held our first screening day in Taunton at College Way Surgery last Saturday. Ninety-five young people were screened and, of these, we understand four were referred for further investigations and ninety-one were pleased to be found to have healthy hearts. A raffle was held and a further £300 was raised in Gary’s memory. Gary’s siblings
Ibiza Night Raises Nearly £2,000 in Memory of Lucy Jessop
Rutland and Stamford Mercury, 27th August 2019 Lucy passed away of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle. After Lucy’s passing, her large group of friends began raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in her memory. Their recent 1990s Ibiza Night at the Voodoo Lounge, Mama Liz’s in Stamford was
Coatbridge Side Dunbeth FC Players have Heart Screenings in Memory of Former Team Mate Kieran McDade
The Courier, 20th August 2019 Twenty members of the Dunbeth FC club’s 2003 side took part in a screening for heart conditions. Kieran McDade, who used to play for the club, tragically passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest during training in 2016 at just 13 years old. Since then, his coaches and team mates have
CRY Fun Run in Memory of Robert Rowan
The Courier, 20th August 2019 In November of last year, 28 year old Robert Rowan passed away of a cardiomyopathy attack. Now, family and friends prepare to take part in a fun run in his memory to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The 5k run is to take place in Beveridge Park
RAF Digby Day Fundraiser Stall Raises £1,398 in Support of Ryan Morley
Kayleigh Andrews ran a stall at the RAF Digby Day Fundraiser on Saturday in support of her colleague, Ryan Morley, who has a heart condition. Kayleigh reports a busy, successful day and managed to raise £1,398 in total!
200 Young People Tested at Bridlington’s Heart Screening Event
Bridlington Free Express, 14th August 2019 Two hundred young people were tested in Bridlington by the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) mobile screening facility on August 6th and 7th in the town’s second screening event. The first day of the event was funded by Fraisthorpe Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund and the Two Ridings Community
Rugby players screened in memory of Ben Forsyth
East Lothian Courier, 10th August 2019 Ben Forsyth wasn’t a rugby player at Musselburgh Rugby Club but had friends there. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of Ben’s family the players have had the opportunity to take part in the free heart screening held at Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre organised by Cardiac Risk in the Young
Call for young football players to have their hearts screened after death of Charlie Slocombe
Times Local News, 9th August 2019 26 year old Charlie Slocombe of Crowborough Athletic (and previously Tonbridge Angels) collapsed while playing a 5-a-side match and later died in hospital. In previous years triallist Junior Dian and Under-18 player Jack Maddams have both passed away from undiagnosed heart conditions. Players, and Tonbridge Angels former chairman (Jack’s father), Roger
Stirling Albion Junior Academy screening players
Capital FM, 9th August 2019 80 academy members over 14 years old will be joining the Ben Forsyth Memorial Fund and Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to have their hearts screened for heart defects. Read more
Charity football match in memory of Brett Beasey-Webb
Luton Today, 7th August 2019 A football match in memory of Brett Beasey-Webb took place on 20th July sponsored by Crawley Green Football Club. Some memorabilia and ticket donations were generously arranged by John Buttle from Luton Town Football Club as Brett was an avid Hatters supporter. The entrance fees, and a barbecue and raffle made
Ruby wedding anniversary raises £2,000 for CRY
Sidmouth Herald, 6th August 2019 Denise and Trevor Fudge held a private 40th anniversary party at their pub, The Anchor Inn, in Sidmouth. They asked for donations instead of presents, and they charged a small amount for drinks. All the money raised on the day was donated to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory
Thousands raised in memory of Adam Knapp
News Shopper, 5th August 2019 Jessica Knapp lost her husband, Adam, to an undiagnosed heart condition last year. Since then Jessica has been fundraising and campaigning for Cardiac Risk In The Young (CRY) to raise awareness of these conditions. On Saturday 3rd August Jessica, along with her supportive brother, held a golf tournament at Birchwood Golf
Archie Qualtrough receives Hero’s Handshake award
Horncastle News, 31st July 2019 Archie Qualtrough, aged 13, of Woodhall Spa Golf Club has been awarded the Hero’s Handshake award by the the Young Golf Ambassadors for his charity fundraising efforts. One of the charities Archie supports is Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of Derbyshire youngster Charlie Craig who died in his
Mike Goldrick Blinds is host to Heart screening
Rochdale Online, 30th July 2019 A free heart screening for 100 young people aged 14 to 35 run by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) was held at Mike Goldrick Blinds in Heywood on Sunday 28th July. As president of Heywood Rotary Club Mike nominated CRY as his chosen charity after a friend’s son, Tom Hardman,
Family fun day in memory of Ian Dickson
Gloucestershire Live, 30th July 2019 Tammy Dickson found Ian dead on the sofa in 2017 aged only 42 from sudden cardiac death. In Ian’s memory Tammy organised a family fun day at Longlevens Football Club on Saturday 27th July. The weather wasn’t looking good but the local community came together for activities such as a barbecue,
Defibrillator Funded by CRY Supporters Saves Man’s Life
Wakefield Express, 26th July 2019 The device, installed at the A1 Football Factory in Pontefract in late April, was used to save a life only weeks later on the 14th of May when a man went into cardiac arrest in the changing rooms of the club. “One evening a guy collapsed in the changing rooms, a
13 Year Old Junior Golfer and CRY Fundraiser is Awarded Hero’s Handshake
The Golf Business, 25th July 2019 Archie Qualtrough from Gough, Lincolnshire received the award from the Young Golf Ambassadors in recognition of his hard work in raising money for charity. Archie has raised over £5000 through participating in various golf challenges which include a 24-hour Golf marathon, a 100 Golf Holes in a Day challenge at
Charity Ball to be Held In Memory of Father and Son
Evening Telegraph, 25th July 2019 Five years ago, Pete McAvoy passed away at 22 years old after suffering a cardiac arrest. Since his death, his father Peter Snr has campaigned for the detection of similar undiagnosed heart conditions. However, last year at the the age of 60, Peter Snr passed away. Now friends and family are
BAE Systems Apprentices Receive CRY Heart Screenings
The Mail, 19th July 2019 BAE Systems Apprentices in Barrow received free heart screenings organised by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) at the suggestion of David Hughes, whose 28 year old son, Daniel, passed away suddenly of an undiagnosed heart condition in 2015. This condition was later diagnosed as Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and
Cake Sale in Memory of Nicholas Thomas
Plymouth Rock Choir held a cake sale in Memory of Nicholas Thomas and raised £227 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Big thank you to my fellow Rockies for their support and generosity. Jenny Thomas
Justin Madders MP Offers Support for CRY Campaign
About My Area, 18th July 2019 Justin Madder MP gave his support to Cardiac Risk in the Young’s (CRY) campaign for a national strategy to combat young, sudden cardiac death (YSCD) at a recent parliamentary event. He stated: “Every week, 12 apparently fit and healthy young (aged 35 and under) people in the UK die suddenly
