Tony Lloyd MP Offers Support to CRY in his Letter from Parliament
Rochdale Online, 18th July 2019 Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is among the charities and projects to which MP Tony Lloyd offers his support in his ‘Letter from Parliament’. He writes : “In Parliament, I attended an event organised by the charity ‘Cardiac Risk in the Young’ (CRY) to lend my support to their ongoing
Epping Forest District Council Fund CRY Screening in Memory of Isabelle Tudisca
Epping Forest Guardian, 18th July 2019 Over 200 people attended the Epping Forest District funded screening event organised by Della Tudisca in memory of her daughter, Issy, who passed away due to an undiagnosed heart condition. Della has hosted six Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) screening events thus far. More than 1,350 young people have
BAE Systems Apprentices Receive CRY Heart Screenings
Cumbria Crack, 17th July 2019 The BAE Systems apprentices were tested for underlying heart conditions on Wednesday 17th July in Barrow. The heart screening event was organised by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) at the suggestion of David Hughes. In 2015, David’s son, Daniel, passed away suddenly at 28 years old due to an undiagnosed
BBC Radio Cumbria – Dr Steven Cox & David Hughes
CRY CEO Dr Steven Cox spoke with Mike Zeller on BBC Radio Cumbria this morning about the importance of CRY screenings, followed by CRY supporter, David Hughes, who is holding a screening for 100 young interns at the Barrow Shipyard this weekend, in memory of his son, Daniel. Starts at 1:41:42
Fundraising Fun Day and Cricket Tournament in Memory of Dan Hughes
Stoke Sentinel, 13th July 2019 Dan Hughes passed away at just 28 years old in March of 2015. Since then, his parents, Sue and David Hughes have been fundraising for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in his memory, raising more than £200,000 to support the charity’s heart screenings for young people. The Dan Hughes Memorial
CRY in the Running to Receive £100,000 in Community Funding from Tesco Stevenage
The Comet, 15th July 2019 As Tesco’s marks its centenary with its special Bags of Health Funding Grants, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has been put forward as one of the nominees to receive £100,000 at the Tesco in Stevenage. Customers at the store will be given a blue token with each carrier bag purchased
BAE Systems Apprentices to Receive CRY Cardiac Screenings
The Mail, 15th July 2019 BAE Systems apprentices in Barrow are to receive Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) heart screenings on Wednesday this week after an offer from Barrow-based engineer David Hughes, whose son Daniel passed away suddenly in 2015 due to an undiagnosed heart condition. Since then, David and his family have been working
CRY Nominated for Tesco’s Bags of Help Centenary Grant
Saddleworth Independent, 14th July 2019 Since its launch in 2015, the Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme, run in partnership with environmental charity Groundwork, has provided over 25,000 community projects across the country with more than £75 million. This round offers special grants that will see shoppers vote for one of three groups or organisations to receive
Father and Friend Take On Monumental Challenge in Memory of Ben Forsyth
Edinburgh News, 9th July 2019 Ben Forsyth had a cardiac screening in 2013 which revealed an irregularity in his heart, leading to him being referred to the NHS. In May of 2015, after suffering with breathing problems, he had an MRI scan which led to the discovery that he had arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC); a
Eight Year Old Ollie Wins Maltings Hero Award After Charity Cycle Ride for CRY
The Herts Advertiser, 8th July 2019 Ollie Higman-Hall cycled ten miles via the Alban Way to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of his father Darren Hall who passed away at 30 years old due to an undiagnosed heart condition. Ollie’s mother, Kirsty, was only nine weeks pregnant with him at
Tour of Tameside in Memory of Rachel Buckley
In May 2017, our wonderful friend Rachel Buckley passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep aged 27. After her passing, her family received help, guidance and support from CRY who do such incredibly valuable work for those reeling with such sudden and devastating loss. We – Emma Oxenham, Ian Blackwood – Hobbs, Cat & Sam
Blackbrook FC Hosts Charity Football Match for CRY
St Helens Star, 5th July 2019 The football match between Blackbrook Legends and Beeches FC Legends was hosted by Blackbrook FC in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and Willowbrook Hospice. Andrew Waddilove, Blackbrook FC Legends captain, organised the event with help from friends and family who contributed bouncy castles, barbecue, tuck shop, raffles
Three Shropshire Women to Take On 50km Trek for CRY in Memory of Nathan Jenkins
Shropshire Star, 5th July 2019 The three close friends, Lucy Jones, Paula Reynolds and Jo Thelwell, are to face a tough climb in the Brecon Beacons to raise money for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Their challenge is a meaningful one, especially for Jo. “In 2013 my partner, Nathan Jenkins, passed away suddenly. He
Canterbury School Teacher Fiona Tucker’s Family Raises Awareness of CRY in Her Memory
Kent Online, 4th July 2019 Primary school teacher and mum Fiona Tucker passed away in her sleep at just 29 years old due to an undiagnosed heart condition. Her family was left in a state of shock and grief. “It hit us like a bomb exploding and has changed our lives forever,” her mother Janice said.
Friends Fundraise in Memory of Nick Stanley
Jewish News, 3rd July 2019 Nick Stanley passed away last month at the age of 33 after playing football. Now his friends Elliott and Danielle Taylor, Joshua and Sophie Gladstein and Jeremy and Lisa Shaw are set to run 10km to raise money for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in his memory. The group
Mark Tami MP Shows Support for CRY
The Leader, 4th July 2019 MP of Alyn and Deeside Mark Tami showed his support for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), attending the charity’s first ever ‘drop in’ session at Portcullis House along with 50 other MPs. The event was hosted by Kevan Jones MP, a long-time supporter of CRY and Chair of its All-Party-Parliamentary
Jessel Green Community Fun Day
30th June 2019 Great fun was had by all who attended the Jessel Green Fun Day on Sunday 30 July for this popular annual, not-for-profit, community family fun event.Large crowds attended and enjoyed all the entertainment taking place in the arena from music, dance and a children’s magic show. In addition to all the usual bouncy
Fundraising Couple See 98 Students Receive Heart Screenings at Skegness School in Memory of Son Craig
Skegness Standard, 1st June 2019 Kay and Paul Rawlinson lost their 18 year old son Craig to an undiagnosed heart condition in 2012. Since then, the couple have been campaigning, raising funds and awareness, to bring heart screenings and defibrillators to the Skegness area. Recently, as a result of their efforts, 98 pupils at Skegness Grammar
Mum Takes on Heart of London Bridges Walk to Raise Funds for CRY in Memory of Daughters
Lancashire Post, 1st July 2019 Viv Christopher lost her daughter Katrina in 2005 and then lost another daughter, Cheryl, in 2012. Both young women died in their sleep of undiagnosed heart conditions. Following their deaths, Viv set up a memorial fund with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in order to fund heart screenings for young
City of Derby Charity Day – Raising Money for CRY
On Friday 21st June, pupils and staff from the City of Derby Academy took part in a sponsored 3K run to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young. In the build-up to the event, pupils learned in form time about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and why screening can make such a difference
Secondary School Teacher Runs to Raise Funds for CRY in Memory of Brother Who Died of an Undiagnosed Heart Condition
Evening Express, 30th June 2019 Having succeeded in her personal goal of losing weight, secondary school teacher Caitlin Garrett has set herself a new goal of taking on the 10k Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run. “I decided to challenge myself to a 10k and signed up to the Great Aberdeen Run. As it’s my first race, the idea of
16 Year Old Heart Disease Survivor Cycles Around Isle of Wight to Save Lives
Chichester Observer, 30th June 2019 At 13, following a football match, George Ashby went to his mother’s surgery and had an impromptu heart test. His mother, Amelia, discovered a ‘massive murmur’ and he was diagnosed with a potentially fatal heart disease. Thus he was able to receive the life saving surgery he urgently needed. Now, 16
Father Raises Awareness in Tribute to Son, Ben Hammond, in Week of What Would Have Been His 18th Birthday
Kent Online, 28th June 2019 In the week of what would have been his son’s 18th birthday, Steve Hammond has chosen to use his voice to raise awareness of death due to undiagnosed heart conditions in order to spare other families the pain his own had to endure. In July of 2016, Steve’s son, Ben, passed
MP Lends Support to Cardiac Risk in The Young
The Leader, 28th June 2019 MP for Delyn, David Hanson, attended an event in support of charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in show of his support to their campaign for there to be a national strategy for the prevention of young sudden cardiac death. This event, the charity’s first ‘drop in’ session, was held
Mother and Son Fundraisers Walk in Support of CRY
Oswestry and Border Counties Advertiser, 28th June 2019 Hazel Wakefield and her son Jaime took part in the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) ‘Heart of London Bridges Walk’ to raise funds for the charity. Over 15,000 people took part in the walk in memory of loved ones, raising awareness of the fact that 12 “fit
