Matterhorn summit attempt in memory of Harry Faulkner
England Squash – 28th July 2016 Paul Main is attempting to summit the Matterhorn for his 50th birthday in hopes of raising at least £1,300 for the defibrillator, with excess funds being donated to Harry Faulkner’s memorial fund with CRY.
Rob Barber to raise £11k for CRY in memory of fellow firefighter
Stoke Sentinel – 24th July 2016 Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Rob Barber has raised more than £11,000 in aid of CRY after the death of his fellow fire-fighter, Mark Hancock.
Lavender fields forever at Hartley Park
Farnham Herald – 23rd July 2016 Although the numbers were down on last year there were still plenty of visitors who enjoyed the lavender fields open days near Selborne. Read more
Friends and family Charlotte Adams have raised more than £12,000
Brentwood Weekly News – 23rd July 2016 Charlotte’s friends and family have held fundraising events, their latest being a black-tie dinner – raising £3,600 on the night. Read more
Cardiac Screening funded by the Harry Gregg Foundation
Coleraine Times – 22nd July 2016 On the 6th and 7th August, CRY will be holding a screening day for local young people to be tested, at the University of Ulster. The screening day will be funded by the Harry Greg Foundation. Read more
Friends from Skelmersdale to trek to Peru in memory of promising footballer Zac Taylor
Champion – 19th July 2016 Two friends from Skelmersdale are trekking in Peru later this year to raise money for Cardiac Risk in The Young and in memory of the young goalkeeper Zac Taylor who died earlier this year. Read more
Hundreds of heart screenings in memory of Jamie Loncaster
Viking FM – 13th July 2016 The dad of an East Yorkshire teenager who died from a rare heart problem wants to see more young people screened for the condition. Read more
Cricket legends Botham and Warne to swing in for charity tour
West Sussex County Times – 18th July 2016 Cricket legends Ian Botham and Shane Warne will swing into Mannings Heath Golf Club next Thursday as part of a whirlwind charity tour of the English counties. https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket-legends-botham-and-warne-to-swing-in-for-charity-tour-1219814
Sir Ian Beefy Botham and Shane Warne charity golf marathon to land in Leicestershire
Leicester Mercury – 17th July 2016 Cricket legends Sir Ian “Beefy” Botham and Shane Warne will be flying into Leicestershire on Thursday morning as part of charity golf marathon. Read more
1,000 free screenings in Hampshire for illness which killed 'perfect bride'
Daily Echo – 18th July 2016 A Hampshire father has set up a fresh round of health tests to detect the rare heart condition which claimed his daughter’s life. Read more
Worcester and Droitwich pupils bag taekwondo medals at Cardiac Risk in the Young memorial competition
Worcester News – 16th July 2016 Worcester and Droitwich Taekwondo won two team events alongside 32 medals at a memorial competition in Birmingham. The event raised money for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young with the club’s schools sending 19 competitors with two ranking among the best of the day. Read more
Charity events held in memory of young Watford man
Watford Observer – 15th July 2016 BBC Radio 2 DJ Jo Whiley and a team of 30 have been working to raise money in two separate charity events in memory of a young man who died of sudden death syndrome. Read more
Battling mum in awards honour
Lancashire Evening Post – 15th July 2016 A retired teacher who has supported bereaved families since the sudden death of her own son has scooped a national award. Read more
James went on school trip and never came home – a £35 test could have saved his life
Gazette Live – 14th July 2016 James Campbell was 16 when he went to bed after feeling unwell with a racing heart, and was found lifeless the next morning. Read more
Rockliffe Hall to host first hole of Beefy v Warnie charity golf challenge
North East Connected – 13th July 2016 Cricket legends, Sir Ian “Beefy” Botham and Shane Warne will be taking each other on in a unique golf challenge on Thursday 21 st July – playing one hole on 18 golf courses in one day, travelling to each by helicopter. Read more
Big Day Out event takes shape at Nantwich Showground
Nantwich News – 12th July 2016 The third South Cheshire Big Day Out will take place on July 31 at the Nantwich Show Ground. Read more
Angels mark anniversary of Dian passing with minute's silence
nonleaguedaily.com – 9th July 2016 Tonbridge Angels held a minute’s silence on Thursday to mark the anniversary of Junior Dian’s death while turning out for the Ryman Premier club in a pre-season friendly. Read more
Charity Golf Sponsorship
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce & Industry – 11th July 2016 Beckett Hanlon Worldwide Property Franchise were delighted to be asked to host a Charity Golf Day on Sunday 3rd July, Castlerock Golf Club. Read more
Stepping out – walkers raise cash for heart-screening in memory of popular teen
Stoke Sentinel – 6th July 2016 Parents of a teenager who died suddenly while on his way to work have launched a fund-raising campaign to secure heart screening sessions in their town. Read more
Free heart checks in memory of popular Milton Keynes coach Kris Ledgard
OneMK – 8th July 2016 Free heart checks are being held in Milton Keynes next weekend (July 16-17) in memory of Kris Ledgard, a popular coach who died from an undetected condition aged just 22. Read more
Hibs Scottish Cup hero Lewis Stevenson awarded with testimonial
The Scottish Sun – 8th July 2016 Kind-hearted Stevenson will donate half of the proceeds to the Cardiac Risk in the Young and Leith Links 4 Kids charities. Read more
Proclaimers to perform at Lewis Stevenson Testimonial dinner
The Edinburgh Reporter – 8th July 2016 …Gordon and Helen Paul said: “We are extremely grateful to Lewis for this gracious and generous contribution to The Jenni and David Paul Memorial Fund. The memorial fund was set up in memory of our two beautiful children, to support the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Read
London Bridges Walk in memory of brother
Buckingham Advertiser – 7th July 2016 A Towcester family took part in the annual fundraising walk organised by the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Read more
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service deputy lands award for fund-raising efforts.
FIREFIGHTERS, support staff and volunteers have been recognised for their contributions to the community and a fire service. The Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service MORE awards saw winners and runners-up presented with their awards during a special ceremony. The aim was to highlight the excellent work carried out by operational and support staff as well as
Sprowston fun day to raise money for sons of builder who died just before Christmas
Two friends of a builder who died suddenly just before Christmas are planning a family fun day to raise money for his sons’ trust funds.# Barry McCadden, of Sprowston, was just 34 when he died on December 23, and doctors have told his family the cause may have been sudden adult death syndrome. His friend Katy
