Friends Take on LEJOG Challenge to Raise Funds for CRY in Memory of Gareth Roberts
Simian, 27th May 2019 Simon Hughes and Ian Doughty are taking on the challenge of riding from Land’s End to John O’ Groats to raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of their late friend Gareth Roberts who suddenly died of an undiagnosed heart condition. The journey will see them climb 46,850
More than £30,000 Raised at Lashes Lunch
Eastleigh News, 24th May 2019 The fourth Lashes Ladies Lunch and Fashion Show, held in support of Hampshire Cricket in the Community and Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), raised more than £30,000. The event was held at the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl and more than 350 ladies of Hampshire participated in the event. “The
Friends to Cycle 950 Miles in Memory of Gareth Roberts
The Leader, 23rd May 2019 Ian Doughty and Simon Hughes met Gareth when they were on a cycling holiday in Majorca. Tragically, back in the UK, Gareth passed away suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition while riding his bike. Now, his friends plan to cycle hundreds of miles – from Land’s End to John O’ Groats
Family Campaigns to Bring Heart Screenings to Frome in Memory of Son Julian Wort
Frome Times, 21st May 2019 After Julian passed away in 2000 due to an undiagnosed heart condition, his parents, Shirley and David Wort, set up the ‘Julian Wort Memorial Fund’ with charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). They campaign to raise funds and bring cardiac screenings and awareness of heart conditions to young people in
Fundraising Cake Sale in Memory of Aashi Sinha
Romford Recorder, 20th May 2019 An annual cake sale was held last Saturday in memory of Aashi Sinha, an 18 year old who passed away due to a heart problem in 2013. The cake sale, held at the Christ Eternal Church in Brentwood Road, Gidea Park, raised more than £5100 for charity Cardiac Risk in the
England Footballer and CRY Patron Jade Moore Prepares for Second World Cup
Worksop Guardian, 16 May 2019 Ten years ago at the age of 17, England Footballer Jade Moore discovered she had two holes in her heart after a cardiac screening. The discovery meant that the problem was able to be fixed by a device being inserted to close the holes and Moore is now about to embark
Durham screening in memory of Robert Smith
Chronicle Live, 5th May 2019 Robert Smith’s family have raised about £40,000 since his death in 2014 to help fund free heart screening from Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) for young people aged 14 to 35. The latest screening took place in Durham at Langley Park this weekend just gone. Over 100 young people were
Screening in memory of Robert Rowan at Brentford SportsFEST
Richmond and Twickenham Times, 14th May 2019 Brentford SportsFEST (formally Brentford Challenge) is now in it’s seventh year. This year it offered young people aged 14 to 35 the chance to have their hearts screened by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). This screening was funded in memory of Robert Rowan who was Brentford FC’s Sporting
Parents Raise Funds and Organise Heart Screenings in Memory of Son, Josh Fell
Hull Daily Mail, 11th May 2019 Richard and Donna Fell lost their 15 year old son, Josh, to sudden arrythmic death syndrome (SADS) eight years ago as he played in an after school football match. He had not been diagnosed with a heart condition previously. Since then his parents have kept his memory alive through raising
Football Academy Offers Free Heart Screenings in Memory of Ben Forsyth
The Scotsman, 13th May 2019 Stirling Albion’s Junior Academy has become the first football academy in Scotland to offer free electrocardiogram (ECG) tests to players. These tests can detect most of the defects that can cause “sudden death syndrome”; important, as 80% of 14-35 year olds who die of young sudden cardiac death show no previous
Family seeking shirt sponsor for charity match in memory of Tom Henson
Derbyshire Times, 9th May 2019 Tom’s family are seeking a football shirt sponsor for the second Tom Henson Charity Football Match at Bolsover Town Sports and Social Club due to take place on June 15th. Funds raised at the match will go towards providing defibrillators and to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to provide heart
Fundraising for heart screenings in the Shetlands in memory of John ‘PJ’ Pirie
Shetland News, 9th May 2019 Shetland Heart Screening group (set up by Siobhan Pirie in memory of her husband John ‘PJ’ Pirie) have launched a campaign to raise £25,000 so that Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) can come to the Shetland Islands and screen young people aged between 14 and 35 for free. Read more
Why Not Run 2019 in memory of Ben Daniels
Kent Sports News, 8th May 2019 The running event is due to take place for the 8th year at Farringtons School on Sunday 12th May with the funds raised going to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) via the Ben Daniels Memorial Fund. CRY ambassadors from Kent County Cricket Club (Calum Haggett and Ivan Thomas) will be
Quiz night in memory of Jack Atkinson
Clacton Gazette, 7th May 2019 Charnallies Restaurant in Clacton has held a number of events raising over £1,000 for CRY in memory of Jack Atkinson. Their next event will be held on June 23rd when they will be a charity quiz night. Read more
Cricketer Spencer Byatt runs the London Marathon to raise money for CRY
Stoke on Trent Live, 2nd May 2019 Spencer Byatt finished the marathon even after sustaining a knee injury in 4 hours, 20 minutes and 17 seconds. He was deteminded to finish to honour the memory of his father, John, who suddenly passed away in June 2017. He has raised over £3,000 for Cardiac Risk in the
Prescot Cables FC hosts charity match in memory of Jack Riding
YM Liverpool, 2nd May 2019 The Prescot Cables Reserves took on the CRY Select XI (which included stars such as boxer Tony Bellew) in a charity match in memory of Jack Riding who died of an undiagnosed heart condition. The game raised money to support the Riding family and towards free heart screenings organised by Cardiac
Father Works with Cardiac Risk in the Young in Memory of Son, Damien Jewell
Chronicle Live, 26th April 2019 David Jewell lost his 28 year old son, Damien, in 2001 to acute myocarditis – an inflammation of a heart muscle for which there is no preventative medical treatment. Damien had not been aware that he had this condition and showed no signs of ill health previously. His father, David, wants
Academy Hosts Heart Screenings in Memory of Daniel Wilkinson
Maldon and Burnham Standard, 26th April 2019 Plume Academy in Maldon played host to a heart screening even organised by the Daniel Wilkinson Trust and Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Almost 90 people, aged 14 to 35, were screened for potential heart defects such as the one which took the life of 24 year old
Boxer Tony Bellew and Former Everton Manager David Moyes Among Hundreds at Charity Match in Memory of Jack Riding
Liverpool Echo, 26th April 2019 Along with Tony Bellew and David Moyes, Hillsborough campaigner, Margaret Aspinall, and boxer, Liam Smith, also attended the match held in memory of 18 year old Jack Riding who passed away suddenly last year due to a heart condition- arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy- which he never knew he had. Since Jack passed away,
Father Leads Fundraising Walk in Memory of Son Damien Jewell
Chronicle Live, 27th April 2019 On Saturday, David Jewell led a walk of 100 people to raise awareness of young cardiac death and funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of his son, Damien. In 2001, 28 year old Damien passed away in his sleep due to an undiagnosed heart condition. Damien’s father
Local Football Community Comes Together for Charity Match in Memory of Jack Riding
Liverpool Echo, 27th April 2019 Hundreds attended the Jack Riding tribute match held in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The supporters donated money to see sporting stars play in memory of Jack Riding, an 18 year old footballer who passed away suddenly last year due to an undiagnosed heart defect. The event has
Charity Football Match in Memory of Jack Riding
The St. Helens Reporter, 25th April 2019 A charity football match will be hosted by Prescot Cables tonight to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of Jack Riding. The 18 year old football player passed away suddenly last year due to a heart condition. “I didn’t even know this condition existed
Paul Adam Skydives for Cardiac Risk in the Young
West Sussex County Times, 25th April 2019 On July 27th, Paul Adam will skydive to raise £5000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). “Raising money and giving back is something I’m very passionate about,” Paul said. “I am absolutely terrified of heights. I want to be active in overcoming this fear so i thought what
Ardrossan Heart Screening in Memory of John Millar
Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald, 25th April 2019 Two hundred people in Ardrossan will have their hearts screened this weekend thanks to the efforts of Kirsty Millar. Kirsty raised over £25,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of her brother, John, who passed away at the young age of 35. At the screening at
Headteacher Runs Marathon in Memory of Student Ben Walker
Northamptonshire Telegraph, 11th of April 2019 Ben Walker’s former headteacher, Steve Harvey, will run the London Marathon in his memory. In 2017, the 15 year old collapsed while playing football with the Thrapston Town Juniors FC. The cause of his death is believed to be a heart attack. At that time, Mr Harvey was the headteacher
