BBC Radio Orkney interview with Dr Steven Cox
BBC Radio Orkney – 2nd February 2017 Dr Steven Cox talks about CRY’s screening program and gives his reaction to the BHF stating that 620,000 people in the UK carry a faulty gene for heart disease and cardiac death. Listen here (6:25)
Four Trigs Race returns
Sidmouth Herald – 3rd February 2017 Proceeds from the event will be donated to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of Jonathan Hayman. The funds raised will enable CRY to offer a local heart screening event later on in the year. Read more
Special life-saving initiative in memory of runner Paul Osbourne
Loughborough Echo – 6th February 2017 The organisers of the Ramathon are offering free CPR training following the death of an athlete from Burton-on-the-Wolds last year. Proceeds will go to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and Winstons Wish Read more
Michael Patterson Memorial Competition
Staffordshire Newsletter – 4th February 2017 Harvey will take part in the Michael Patterson Memorial competition, a charity event to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young. Read more
Quizz for Cardiac Risk in the Young
View News – 2nd February 2017 The Chaffcombe community quiz to raise money Cardiac Risk in the Young was organised by Hillary mead, and will ensure the local young people can take advantage of an upcoming screening event in the srea. The quiz raised £400 for CRY. Read more
Fundraising appeal in memory of Carl Buckley
Portsmouth Today – 2nd February 2017 A fundraising appeal has raised more than £1,500 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) after Carl Buckley died from cardiac arrest, due to an undiagnosed heart condition. His cousin, Louise Barlow, is raising funds and awareness for CRY in order to prevent the same fate for other young people.
Running to raise awareness of cardiac risk in the young
The Irish News – 1st February 2017 Jenny Lee speaks to a Co Antrim mum-of-two who is putting her running shoes to the test this year to raise awareness of, and funds for research into, sudden cardiac death after her partner died at the age of 32. Read more
Colleagues at Birkett Long raise £12,500 in memory of Charlotte Adams, who died suddenly, aged 23
Gazette News – 31st January 2017 Caring colleagues of a young woman who died suddenly have raised nearly £12,500 in her memory. Read more
Leigh East rugby club hailed by singing star Lizzie Jones after holding heart screening day
Leigh Journal – 25th January 2017 Caring Leigh East held their first heart screening day at the amateur rugby league club on Saturday. Read more
intu Uxbridge raises £18,000 for charity
This is Local London – 26th January 2017 Two charities are receiving donations totalling over £18,000 this January, thanks to generous shoppers in Uxbridge. Read more
Leigh East hold their first heart screening day
Love Rugby League – 25th January 2017 Leigh East held their first heart screening day at the club at the weekend. Read more
Couple’s amazing fundraising for heart tests for young people
Lancashire Evening Post – 24th January 2017 A courageous Lancashire couple whose son died suddenly five years ago have turned grief to hope by funding hundreds of free heart tests for young Lancashire residents. Read more
Make a major splash for a good cause at Northwich Rotary Swimathon
Northwich Guardian – 23rd January 2016 Swimmers with a taste for competition are being invited to take the plunge at the 2017 Northwich Rotary Swimathon. Read more
Dorking man sets sights on 2,654 mile hike in memory of childhood friend who died aged 21
Surrey Mirror – 23rd January 2017 A Dorking man is hiking 2,654 miles across America in memory of a childhood friend who died after having a heart attack aged just 21. Read more
Mum finds strength in kids after partner’s sudden death
News Letter – 23rd January 2017 An Ulster mother has told of the heartache she has faced trying to cope with the loss of her partner at the age of 32, just days after celebrating their son’s first birthday. Read more
Hundreds of free heart screenings on offer as part of tragic teen James Campbell’s ‘legacy’
Gazette Live – 21st January 2017 A mother is offering hundreds of free heart screenings as part of her deceased son’s legacy. James Campbell was 16 when he passed away in his sleep from an undiagnosed heart condition while on a school trip. Read more
Hard-working Manningtree students club together to raise staggering amount during charity week
Maldon Standard – 17th January 2017 …One charitable pupil, Sam Gardiner, ran continuously for two hours to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young, the charity which funds research into sudden cardiac death in youngsters. Read more
Chester university students go the extra mile for worthy causes
The Chester Chronicle – 14th January 2017 …The biggest fundraising event on the Warrington Campus, so far this term, was a 24-hour football match in aid of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Read more
Andrew's marathon effort to boost charities
Messenger – 14th January 2017 Hale resident Andrew Knowles has completed nine challenges during the past nine months to raise awareness for two charities. Andrew has been testing himself in a bid to boost Cardiac Risk in the Young and Combat Stress. Read more
Defibrillator set for Halstead's Milbank Stadium following tragic death of 18-year-old Jack Atkinson
Halstead Gazette – 12th January 2017 …A memorial match was held following Jack’s death at Clacton Coastal Academy, where he was a student. It raised money for the the Essex Air Ambulance which airlifted Jack to hospital and the charity CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young. Read more
The Pet Portrait Awards Winner Announced!
The Best of Exeter – 11th January 2017 Over 65 photographic studios, from across the country, have joined forces to support three national charities by offering their session fees as a donation to the Dogs Trust, CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) and The Lullaby Trust. Read more
Chester Town and Gown 5k
The Chester Chronicle – 11th January 2017 Residents from Chester are being invited to take part in a Town and Gown 5k fun run in conjunction with University of Chester. The run is inspired by the annual event at Oxford university and aims to bring the community together and help raise awareness and money for Cardiac
Port Isaac Rowing Club 25th Anniversary
North Cornwall Advertiser – 11th January 2017 Members of the club aim to donate around £1000 a year to their chosen charities since 2010. So far they have helped ShelterBox, Children’s Hospice South West Precious Lives, Cornwall Leukaemia Trust, Active8, Riding for the Disabled (North Cornwall), Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Merlin Appeal (for MS
Gary Edwards memorial football match in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)
Somerset County Gazette – 16th December 2016 A football match in memorial of Gary edwards, who died suddenly on his stag do in Poland in 2015, has raised £1,050 for a charity that supported his family. Read more
Festive season was full of fun in Uxbridge
This is Local London – 9th January 2017 The festive season at intu Uxbridge will be one to remember for 2016, as shoppers headed to the centre to make it a record breaking year. The Christmas experience raised £4815.69, which will be split between the two chosen charities, Rainbow Trust and Cardiac Risk in the Young
