Uxbridge Christmas parade kicks off festive season
Ealing Times – 29th November 2016 intu Uxbridge was home to plenty of free, fun activities this weekend as they celebrated the festive season with residents as part of The Uxbridge Christmas Parade. Read more
Fundraisers to climb height of Mount Everest in Exeter
Exeter Express & Echo – 24th November 2016 The equivalent of climbing the height of Mount Everest at Quay Climbing Centre in Exeter this weekend to raise funds for charity. Read more
Molly McCann’s UFC dream
Bournemouth Echo – 26th November 2016 Poole-based mixed martial artist Molly McCann has vowed to join the former bantamweight champion in the UFC. Molly is also a keen supporter of CRY and hopes to use her position to raise awareness for them and other charities. Read more
Grand tour of her clubs
Alton Post Gazette – 25th November 2016 Inner Wheel District 11 president Linda Pratley has set herself the target of visiting all 32 clubs in her domain during her year in office. Read more
Parents’ heartbreak after losing 15 year old son
ITV News Meridian – 24th November 2016 The parents Ben Hammond, who died from an undiagnosed heart problem, have spoken out to warn others about this silent killer. Read more
Charity photography competition
Hull Daily Mail – 15th November 2016 The awards are now open for the National Portrait Awards 2017, which will also include children and family portraits. The charities include the Dog’s Trust, The Lullaby Trust and Cardiac Risk in the Young. Read more
Snowdon climb for charity
specsavers.co.uk – 13th October 2016 Three colleagues from Specsavers in Fleet have raised an incredible £1,000 for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). The charity is close to the store manager as he lost his brother to an undiagnosed heart condition when he was only in his twenties. The charity works to reduce the frequency of
Supporter stories of young sudden cardiac death
Lancashire Evening Post – 11th November 2016 Heartfelt are a support and fund-raising group created through friendships that have grown over 10 years because of the shared sad experience of losing someone to young sudden cardiac death. Member discuss their experiences and their passionate support of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) Read more
Family shock over death of Luke Moss
Lancashire Evening Post – 11th November 2016 An interview with Yvonne Moss, who lost her son just two days before Christmas. Read more
Staff at Skanska raise cash in memory of Gary Edwards
Somerset County Gazette – 8th November 2016 The company have raised £680 through a summer fair as a way for Gary’s work collegues to celebrate his life, and raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young. The charity support bereaved family members and raise awareness for young sudden cardiac death. Read more
BBC Radio Humberside – 4th November 2016
Radio DJ David Burns talks to new CRY Patron Vincent Regan about his reasons for supporting CRY and the Suzuki Violins fundraising concert. Listen here (Starts at 2:48:49)
Society Announces Charity of the Month is Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)
beverleybs.co.uk – 7th November 2016 CRY representative Rich Fell visited the building society as CRY were named to receive £250 donation. Read more
Concert to raise awareness of heart conditions in young people
ITV news – 4th November 2016 The charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is trying to boost screenings to help youngsters who may have an undiagnosed heart condition. Read more
Heart screenings at Langtree Park
St Helens Star – 4th November 2016 A charity launched in memory of 21-year-old, James Nicolas, will hold heart screenings at Langtree Park this November. The James Nicholas Foundation was launched by his family and they have made it their mission to raise funds and awareness in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young – a
Brooke Weston Academy charity day raises more than £1,400
brookeweston.org – 1st November 2016 Brooke Weston Academy took part in a non-uniform day and raised more than £1400 for the charity CRY, Cardiac Risk in the Young. As well as promoting the work of the charity the Sixth Formers also spoke about the need for first aid training so that those on the scene can
Kent Sports Trust Foundation Gala Dinner 2016
Kent Sports News – 3rd November 2016 Trust foundation patron Steve Craddock announced that the Tour de Kent would be returning next summer to aid various charities, including Cardiac Risk in the Young. Read more
Northwich Swimathon hoping for even bigger event in 2017
Northwich Guardian – 3rd November 2016 The swimathon is held at the Northwich memorial court, and organised by the rotary club of Northwich. Swimathon organisers are hoping to see 48 teams taking part in next year’s charity fundraiser. This years event raised £12,000 with the proceeds going to a varity of charities, including Cardiac Risk in
Hair shave raises thousands for Cardiac Risk in the Young
Clitheroe Advertiser – 2nd November 2016 28 year old Ed Stockton has his hair and beard shaved off for charity, raising almost £2,500 in the process. The proceeds went to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), in memory of his sister Vicky who died ten years ago. As well as a way to keep Vicky’s memory
Lord Wandsworth College raised more than £22,000 for charities over school year
Liphook Herald – 31st October 2016 The school has raised more than £22,000 during the last school year. Charities supported include Macmillan, Teenage Cancer trust and Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Many of the events over the academic have been suggested by the students and have included coffee mornings, entertainment evenings and challenge events. Read
East Lancashire celebrates Halloween and raises money for charity
Lancashire Telegraph – 31st October 2016 The Olde English Kiosk in Sunnyhurst Woods hosted a fancy dress event with party games, a raffle and an auction to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The day was in memory of Rebecca Duxbury, a family friend. Read more
Stoke-on-Trent charity haunted house
Stoke Sentinel – 31st October 2016 Mum Janine Davies hosting a spooky fund-raiser this Halloween by turning her home into a haunted house. Read more
Man to shave long cultivated hair & beard for his sisters memory
Clitheroe Advertiser – 27th October 2016 Ed Stockton from Waddington is to have his hair and beard shaved off in order to raise money for CRY. Ed wanted to raise funds in memory of his sister, Vicky, who died suddenly aged just twenty three in 2006. The shave will be performed by a family friend. Read
School annual match in memory of Adam Dabell
East Grinstead Courier – 25th October 2016 Imberhorne School and Sackville School took part in the 13th Adam Dabell Memorial Cup, which celebrates the life of Adam, who tragically died in 2004. Read more
Stokie Christmas Market by Hanley Community Fire Station
Stoke Sentinel – 24th October 2016 The Stokie Christmas Market, hosted by Hanley Community Fire Station will take place between 10am and 4pm on Sunday December 4 and organisers are inviting traders to hire tables. Read more
London marathon prep for Cardiac Risk in the Young
Storyteller – 23rd October 2016 This was my second half marathon to prove that the first was no fluke. It wasn’t until after the training and the run itself that I realised that with a clear focus on planned training goals I could train for and complete a full marathon for CRY. Read more
