Mims Davies Named as New Sports Minister
Sport Industry Group, 6th November 2018 Mims Davies has been appointed as the UK’s new Sports Minister following the resignation of Tracey Crouch. Mims Davies is the Conservative MP for Eastleigh and was elected in 2015; She has a keen interest in sport and completed the London Marathon in 2017 raising over £1000 for two charities including
200 young people screened at Cardiff Met Uni
Cardiff Met News, 5th November 2018 Cardiac Risk in the Young screened 200 young people over 2 days at Cardiff Metropolitan University. A donation of £14,000 from the Former Mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Councillor Doug Williams made these screenings possible. Among those screened were Welsh Netball Captain and Senior Lecturer at Cardiff Met, Suzy Drane and Lecturer
1960’s Themed Fundraiser raises over £700
Littlehampton Gazette, 30th October 2018 Martin Quaife organised a 1960’s themed fundraiser featuring live performances from band 60+, a 60’s themed quiz, raffle prizes and a best themed costume competition. The event raised over £700 which will be split between three charities, including Cardiac Risk in the Young. Read more
CRY continues to strengthen its presence in Wales with Cardiff Met screening event
CRY has always received incredible support in Wales. Local families, media and politicians have helped us spread awareness and complete vital screenings to test the hearts of young people all around the country. October 27th and 28th was a milestone weekend for CRY in Wales, with 200 young people being screened at Cardiff Metropolitan University. The
Wakefield Trinity Rugby League collection in memory of Rory Embling
These photos are of us at Wakefield Trinity Rugby League ground at which we were kindly allowed to do a bucket collection which raised £938.20 for Rory’s Foundation at CRY. We are so grateful for the help and support from our collecting team on the evening and to the generosity of the fans of both teams
Harry and Lisa Steel take part in the CRY Heart of Durham Walk
News Guardian, 19th October 2018 Lisa and Harry Steel joined over 250 other supporters at the CRY Heart of Durham Walk 2018. Lisa became involved with fundraising for CRY after the death of her brother in 2015. Her son, Harry Steel has been named Young Fundraiser of the Year for his efforts supporting CRY and Maggie’s
More than 100 young people screened in memory of Guy Evans in Didcot
3rd October 2018 Beth Chesney-Evans organised this latest event in memory of her son Guy Evans, who died from a heart arrhythmia ten years ago. Beth said of the event “Of course we’d have preferred it if everyone was found to be healthy but it underlies the importance of events like this. We have potentially saved lives
Mario and Debbie Dubois receive Points of Light Award
Altrincham Today, 2nd October 2018 The Prime Minister has awarded the Points of Light Award to Mario and Debbie Dubois for their 1000 Hearts for Harry campaign. Their son, Harry Dubois, died from an undiagnosed heart condition in 2014 and since, then the couple have raised £100,000 in Harry’s memory allowing 2,000 young people to have
Meet the Sunday Mail Young Scot finalists for 2018
Daily Record, 1st October 2018 Abby Lang will joins 41 other finalists in the running to be named Young Scot 2018. Abby is nominated in the health category for her work with CRY and campaigning for heart screenings and #MPSupportforCRY. Read more
Ackworth Junior Warrior Event in memory of Rory Embling
These are the photos of Ackworth Junior football club under 9’s who took part in a Junior Warrior Event and raised £184.00 For Rory’s Foundation at CRY. We love these photos and are so happy that young people are involved in raising funds in Rory’s memory. Anne Embling
Mad Hatters Tea Party in memory of Rory Embling
These photos are of our Mad Hatters Tea Party kindly hosted by Paul and Carole Vogel. We had a lovely summer afternoon in Carole and Paul’s beautiful garden and raised £256.00 For Rory’s Foundation at CRY. The first photo shows our hosts Carole and Paul. The 2nd photo all the lovely ladies who helped to prepare
Around 40 friends & family of Robert Smith to take part in the CRY Heart of Durham Walk
The Northern Echo, 1st October 2018 Linda Smith will lead a group of around 40 at the CRY Heart of Durham walk next weekend, in memory of her son, Robert Daniel Smith. So far, £32,000 has been raised in Robert’s memory, allowing 400 young people to have their hearts screened by CRY. Read more
Wix Young Farmers donate £1,500 to CRY
Clacton and Frinton Gazette, 22nd September 2018 At the annual Wix Young Farmers Meeting last Thursday a cheque for £1,500 was presented to CRY rep, Charles Bull. The group has previously had a talk from Charles and his wife to raise awareness of YSCD and CRY. Read more
CRY Representative David Jewell on the Heart of Durham Bridges Walk
Northen Echo, 20th September 2018 David Jewell, who became a CRY representative for Tyne and Wear earlier this year, has spoken to the Northern Echo about the CRY Heart of Durham Walk, raising awareness and the importance of the event for families who have experienced the death of a loved one. Read more
Great North Run in memory of Paul McCann
Peterborough Today, 15th September 2018 Reece Hill completed the Great North Run half marathon in 1 hour and 55 minutes, in memory of his best friend, Paul McCann. Reece said of the event, “When times got hard between mile eight and mile 11, I don’t know how I got from one end to the other. But I
Whitegate Walk in memory of Mike Clarke
Northwich Guardian, 29th August 2018 The annual Whitegate Walk will take place on Sunday 11th September in memory of Whitegate United player, Mike Clarke. The walk will be raising funds for CRY and St Luke’s Hospice. Last year, over 200 walkers took place, raising £2,500 for local charities. Read more
Charity match in memory of Kayleigh Griffiths raised over £2,500 for CRY
Braintree & Withan Times, 30th August 2018 Kayleigh’s Charity Football Match and fun day was organised by Danielle Moore and Vanessa Caulkett in memory of Kayleigh Griffiths, who died in 2017 from cardiac arrest. Through games, a bouncy castle, facepainting £2,645.50 was raised. “Seeing everyone enjoying the day was lovely but knowing it was all for
More than £150,000 raised and 2,000 young people screened in memory of Nathan Butler
Stoke Sentinel, 27th August 2018 Angela and Philip Butler have raised over £150,000 for CRY since their son, Nathan Butler, died in 2006. With the help of friends and family, Nathan’s memorial fund has enabled over 2,000 young people to be screened. Read more
‘Lily’s Lovelies’ team to take on 100km walk in memory of Lily Webster
Bury Free Press, 25th August 2018 Mealnie Webster, Jenni Salt, Ruth Welsh and Claire Thompson will walk 100km in the Thames Path Challenge next month. The team hope to raise a further £1,600 to go to the Lily Webster memorial fund with CRY. So far, friends and family in Stowmarket have raised £68,000 for screening in
CRY Representative Elaine Ward gives talk at Buxton Probus Club
Buxton Advertiser, 23rd August 2018 Elaine Ward spoke of her son, Neil, who died in 1992 and her fundraising efforts for CRY. Elaine and Ian Ward held their first screening in 2014, and since then have raised £57,500 for CRY and put on 15 screenings across Derbyshire. More 1500 young people have been screened in Neil’s
Sainsbury’s in Pontllanfraith names CRY as new charity partner
Caerphilly Observer, 17th August 2018 Customers of Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith voted for CRY and the Jack Thomas Memorial Fund to become the new charity partner for the store. Jack Thomas died in 2012 from an undiganosed heart condition, and since then his family and friends have raised £67,000 for CRY. Read more
Encore Personnel raises £9000 with Ben Nevis climb
OnRec, 14th August 2018 Encore Personnel staff, a team of 17, took on Ben Nevis as part of their company fundraising efforts for the year. £9000 was raised in total and will be split between CRY, Sick Children’s Trust and CLIC Sargent. Read more
Didcot heart screening in memory of Guy Evans
Oxford Mail, 15th August 2018 A screening has been organised to mark the 10th anniversary of the sudden death of Guy Evans. The event has been arranged by Guy’s mother, Beth Chesney-Evans; she said of the day, “We’re pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for heart screening […] we still miss him dreadfully and
BBC Radio Stoke – David Hughes
David Hughes talks to Jason hardy about his son, Daniel Hughes, fundraising for CRY and raising awareness of young sudden cardiac death. Listen here (Starts at 2:30:16)
Bounceathon in memory of Jake Dean
Stoke Sentinel, 4th August 2018 A charity bouncathon has taken place at Boogie Bounce Extreme in Fenton, Stoke on Trent in memory of Jake Dean. The event was organised by the owners of Boogie Bounce and Janine Dean, Jake’s mother. The family have raised £24,000 for CRY since Jake’s death in 2017. Read more
