Cardiac Risk in the Young Screening
westmorelandfa.com – 21st October 2016 The charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is running a cardiac screening programme for people aged 14–35 years old, which will be held at The James Cochrane Practice on 26th November 2016. Read more
Jordan Burndred’s family present £2,500 for children’s heart scanner
Stoke Sentinel – 20th October 2016 The family of a teenage heart victim who died while on holiday in Turkey have handed over more than £2,500 towards a children’s heart scanner appeal. Read more
Heanor Town FC presented with defibrillator
Pitchero.com – 20th October 2016 CRY shared that every week in the UK, at least 12 people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. With this new equipment at The Town Ground it will enable potentially life-saving equipment to be used in case of an emergency. Read more
Family of Alex Parker say he could still be alive if given vital heart screening
Burton Mail – 20th October 2016 The heartbroken family of a Castle Gresley teenager who died suddenly has told how the youngster might still be alive if he had been given vital heart screening. Read more
Kirsty Millar’s tribute to her brother to raise funds for charity
The Scotsman – 20th October 2016 A Scottish woman who lost her brother to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome is fundraising in order to raise awareness and prevent other families from the ‘living hell’ endured after a sudden loss. Kirsty has just completed the Glencoe Ultra Marathon as well as organising a Halloween fundraising event next month.
Campaign to make defibrillators compulsory at every UK football club
Derby Telegraph – 19th October 2016 The sister of a promising young Derby footballer who collapsed and died five years ago has launched a campaign to make defibrillators compulsory at every UK football club. Read more
Heart Screenings in memory of Alex Reid
Rotherham Advertiser – 19th October 2016 200 young people were screened on Saturday and Sunday at Kiveton Park Surgery. So far, the Alex Reid memorial fund has raised £70,000, with the money going towards more screenings, research and to raise awareness. Read more
Fundraising in memory of Joe Leyland
Stoke Sentinel – 15th October 2016 Relatives of a teenager who collapsed and died at home are embarking on a charity mission to raise awareness of serious heart conditions among youngsters.
Charity starts at School
ukboardingschools.com – 14th October 2016 Staff and pupils at Lord Wandsworth College have shown commitment to helping others. Charities supported include the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Teenage Cancer Trust, CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) and Macmillan as well as the school’s own Ghana Partnership. Read more
BBC Radio Sheffield interview with Steve Cox & Heather Reid
BBC Radio Sheffield – 15th October 2016 BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Paulette Edwards talks to CRY Chief Executive Dr Steven Cox about CRY and to Heather Reid whose daughter Alexandra tragically died four years ago to an undiagnosed heart condition. Listen here
Free heart screenings in memory of Alex Reid
ITV News – 15th October 2016 More that 200 free heart screenings will be carried out today in memory of Sheffield schoolgirl, Alex Reid who died in her sleep aged 16 Read more
Knutsford Community First Responders win Special Recognition Award
Knutsford Guardian – 11th October 2016 Knutsford Community First Responders have received the National Heart Safe Special Recognition Award. The team were shortlisted for three awards on the night, but didn’t win in any category. it wasn’t until the end of the ceremony that they were surprised with the special award. The team work alongside CRY
Bereaved Mum joins 300 others in charity walk
Shields Gazette – 11th October 2016 Margaret Wilson joined more than 300 other walkers in the annual CRY Durham Riverside Walk in memory of her two sons. James Johnsen passed away in 2009, followed tragically by his brother Leon Johnsen in 2011 to sudden cardiac death. Since then, Margaret has been working with CRY to raise
15 years on bereaved family continue to fundraise to help others
York Press – 11th October 2016 York schoolboy Jamie Bucknell died from an undiagnosed heart problem in 2001; Nearly 15 years on his family continue to raise money to help others affected by the same condition. Jamie’s sister, Jodie who was just 12 when he died is now ready to pick up the fundraising for CRY
Funeral to be held for Joe Leyland
Stoke Sentinel – 10th October 2016 The funeral of a 16-year-old Joseph leyland can finally take place later this month – eight weeks after his sudden death.
Eckington’s Got Talent raises over £800 for CRY
South East Sheffield News – 9th October 2016 The 5th Eckington’s Got Talent event raised over £800 for the charity CRY. The funds will go to the Madeline Siddall memorial fund, set up by her parents Anne & Craig Siddall. Read more
Christmas lights for charity
Lancashire Evening Post – 7th October 2016 Since 2012, the Tipping family have been fundraising for Rosemere Cancer Foundation, Cardiac Risk in the Young, Headway and Derian House. So far more than £44,000 has been raised and split between the different charities. Read more
Lucy Smith has pacemaker fitted after major heart defect discovered at screening
Stoke Sentinel – 8th October 2016 Teenager Lucy Smith has been fitted with a life-saving ICD after a heart defect was uncovered at a CRY screening arranged in memory of Daniel Hughes.
New TK Maxx store & relaunched B&M in Prescot
Liverpool Echo – 6th October 2016 The ribbon was cut by family members of former worker, James Nicholas, who died suddenly in October 2012 from an undiagnosed heart problem.
New B&M store opening in tribute to James Nicholas
Liverpool Echo – 5th October 2016 The family of James Nicholas will officially open a new B&M store tomorrow. James, who worked at B&M in St Helens, died suddenly in October 2012 from a suspected heart problem. Read more
Family fun day in memory Jordan Burndred
The Sentinel – 4th October 2016 A family fun day will be held in memory of teenager Jordan Burndred who died after suffering multiple heart attacks on holiday.
Knutsford First Responders help screen more than 100 youngsters for heart defects alongside cardiac charity CRY
Knutsford Guardian – 4th October 2016 Knutsford volunteers have screened more than 100 young people for potential heart defects in partnership with a cardiac charity. Read more
Knutsford First Responders hold screening & awareness day
So Cheshire – 3rd October 2016 Knutsford First Responders are working with CRY to bring the local community a free screening and awareness day. Read more
Great South Run in memory of Kris Cook
Get Surrey – 2nd October 2016 Nicola Tait will be taking part in the Great South Run in memory of her partner, Kris Cook who died during the LondonRide 100 in 2014. Since his death, Nicola has set up a running and cycling group in Kris’ memory, just a year later she has raised over £27,000
Benefit concert in memory of Kayla Brown
The Courier – 3rd October 2016 The concert was to mark the 2 year anniversary of Kayla’s death, as well as raising funds and awareness of CRY, and the screening programmes available. Read more
