Spinathon for Aaron Dixon screening day
Northwich Guardian – 29th August 2016 Alan Maddock will be taking on the 12-hour fundraiser in memory of Aaron Dixon. Aaron’s mother, Debbie, is the Cheshire representative for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and raises around £15,000 a year in order to hold heart screening days for young people. “I was inspired by Debbie’s story
Fundraisers host final trials in honour of Martyn Luckett
North Devon Journal – 25th August 2016 Brenda and John Luckett have been organising motorcross trial schools at their farm in Hartland for the past 24 years – raising nearly £60,000 for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young over the years.
Family of Ealing BBC journalist Claire Prosser set up bursary for trainee reporters
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CRY charity cricket match
Kent County Cricket Club – 21st August 2016 Kent cricketers, both old and new, will be playing for CRY in a charity match on Saturday 10 September at Eltham College. Read more
Fire walk to raise money for CRY
Lancashire Evening Post – 19th August 2016 A group of fundraisers will walk over hot coals to raise money for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Julie Smith organised the event and is campaigning for more vital heart screenings with CRY in the area. The challenge will take place at the Lord Nelson Pub in Chorley.
Jason Manford headlining Christmas Ball in memory of Darren Shahlavi
Cheshire Life – 17th August 2016 An annual Christmas ball held by Future Recruitment has announced Jason Manford as its headlining act/ The ball will be raising funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young in memory of actor and stuntman, Darren Shahlavi.
Kayla Brown memorial gig
The Courier – 17th August 2016 Local musicians are preparing to pay tribute to Kayla at a special concert at Perth’s Green Room in September. Bands Flat Six, Bridge of Birds and Quench are signed up for the Kayla Brown Memorial Gig which starts from 8.30pm on Thursday, September 29. Read more
“The Legends” Tribute Show for CRY
Hu12 Online – 16th August 2016 Elvis Presley and Dean Martin impersonators, amoung others, will be performing at the Alexandra Hall, Hedon on Saturday 17th September 2016. Rick E. The event is raising money for CRY as the main beneficiary this year. Read more
Kent cricketers raise awareness of undiagnosed heart conditions
Cricket World – 16th August 2016 Kent cricketers will be taking part in a charity event next month (10th September) at Eltham College which will raise funds and awareness for CRY. Read more
Grandmother parachute jumps for charity
The Lowestoft Journal – 15th August 2016 75 year old Judy Overy from Southwold said of the jump, “[It’s a] really exhilarating way to raise funds” for the charity CRY, following the sudden death of her son, Simon, in 1991. Read more
Rescue cat wins national award
Spalding Guardian – 13th August 2016 A rescue cat who comforted the parents of Lucy Jessop, who died suddenly last year, has won a national award. The family adopted the cat after Lucy passed away, and has helped her parents to grieve. Read more
Collier Row family climb Snowdon to help others’ hearts
Romford Recorder – 12th August 2016 A mum who lost her brother to an undiagnosed heart condition will climb a peak with her two children to raise awareness of cardiac screening. Read more
BBC Radio Nottingham interview – Alison Cox and Heather Reid
BBC Radio Nottingham – 15th August 2016 CRY Founder Alison Cox and Heather Reid talked to Andy Whittaker and Verity Cowley on the BBC Radio Nottinghamshire breakfast show about CRY’s work and the loss of Heather’s daughter Alexandra. Listen to Alison’s interview discussing CRY’s work and responding to the National Screening Committee recommendation not to implement cardiac
Run to the Castle in aid of CRY
Wharfedale Observer – 11th August 2016 A couple are taking on a 42-mile Ultra Marathon Challenge ‘Run to the Castle’ in order to raise funds for CRY. Alison and Neil said: “It is shocking that someone who can appear healthy and well can suddenly die in this way, as happened with Peter, and the charity does great
‘Silent Mountain’ gig to pay tribute to Christopher Cox
West Briton – 9th August 2016 A Penzance family is raising funds in memory of Christopher Cox, who died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 29 in 2015.
Shepton Mallet businessman raises hundreds for charity
Somerset Live – 9th August 2016 A businessman has vowed to continue raising money and awareness to combat the rare condition that killed his brother.
Golf tournament to help continue Nicholas family’s heart screenings mission
St Helens Star – 4th August 2016 The James Nicolas Foundation was launched in memory of 21-year-old James, who died suddenly from a hidden heart defect in 2012. On Tuesday 23rd August the family will hold a charity golf tournament in order to raise money for more heart screenings in their local area. Read more
Fundraising night in memory of Gavin Brock
Somerset Live – 3rd August 2016 Two years after his younger brother died unexpectedly a Wells businessman is raising money and awareness with a fundraising night at Shakes Cocktail Bar.
Father to climb Matterhorn in memory of teammate
Luton Today – 3rd August 2016 Paul Main is preparing to climb the Matterhorn to raise money for a defibrillator for Lewsey Sports Park, with any extra donations to go towards Cardiac Risk in the Young, in memory of his teammate, Harry Faulkner. Read more
Collide Car Club drive for Lucy Jessop
Spalding Guardian – 2nd August 2016 The group will be driving modified cars 50 miles in tribute to Lucy Jessop, who passed away in 2015. There will be around 350 people taking part, with a collection for Cardiac Risk in the Young to raise money to go towards research and screening. Read more
Tragic death of Robin Chard RideLondon’s third in three years
Get Surrey – 1st August 2016 Nicola Tait, whose partner Kris Cook died in 2014, has offered her support to the family of Robin Chard, who died during Sunday’s ride. Read more
Brother takes heart victim’s business from strength to strength
York Press – 1st August 2016 The brother of a young man who died suddenly of a heart attack at 28 has told of how the business he founded has gone from strength to strength. Read more
RideLondon 2016: Surrey shines as Boonen wins at The Mall
Get Surrey – 31st July 2016 Tens of thousands of riders took to the road on Sunday in glorious summer sunshine for the fourth annual RideLondon-Surrey events. Read more
Stowmarket Golf lub raise over £6,212 in memory of Lily Webster
Bury Free Press – 30th July 2016 Stowmarket Golf Club held their Captain’s Charity Day and raised a massive £6,212 in aid of CRY, in memory of Lily Webster. Proceeds came from hole sponsership, a prize draw and an auction, with the final amount being a record for the club. Read more
Charity Football Match to be held in memory of Neil Bradbury
Pichero.com – 30th July 2016 Chasetown FC will be hosting yet another Charity Event at the Scholars Ground on Sunday 7th August 2016 – this time in memory of Neil Bradbury. Read more
