Rugby World Cup Sweepstake 2023
The eagerly anticipated 2023 Rugby World Cup is set to kick off this September, and the stage for this thrilling event is none other than France. Help support CRY by downloading our charity sweepstake pack and play with friends, family or colleagues
“Best of the Best” – CRY Research Fellow reflects on his recent accolade at international cardiac conference
CRY’s Research Fellows – both past and present – spend much of their time writing and submitting manuscripts based on their projects as well as travelling to UK and international conferences to present their key findings and to lead discussions which help to further the understanding of the causes of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD)
Rolls-Royce to support CRY by funding ‘free’ cardiac screenings for young people over the next five years
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) will now be able to add 20 more dates to its “heart screening calendar” through a generous new partnership with Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd. It’s all thanks to the efforts of one of its employees; one of CRY’s long-standing campaigners and fundraisers, Dave Hughes.
CRY invited to take centre stage at prestigious summer conference in association with the Royal Society of Medicine
Leading researchers associated with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) will this week head up a pioneering panel of experts, discussing latest findings, thought-leadership and clinical guidance relating to the prevention and better understanding of sudden cardiac death in young people.
CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2023
On 25 June 2023 we were so pleased to gather once again in London for the 17th annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk. A total of 869 supporters joined us on the day, with 79 walking in their local areas.
The impact of exercise and physical activity on young people living with a heart condition
The impact of exercise and physical activity on young people living with a heart condition is an issue that often comes up at myheart meetings or is discussed amongst our members
Recently, two important research reviews – spearheaded by doctors who both have an association with CRY’s research programme – have been published in Heart (the journal of the British Cardiac Society) to help ‘unpick’ some of the myths regarding physical activity and inherited heart conditions and to clarify whether exercise really can be the best medicine.
We are sad to share the news that CRY Patron, Kathryn Harries OBE died on 26th May
We are sad to share the news that CRY Patron, Kathryn Harries OBE died on 26th May aged 72 after a 2 year long battle with cancer. Kathryn was a renowned soprano operatic singer and
85 young people screened for ‘hidden heart’ conditions thanks to funding from the Hospital Saturday Fund
A generous grant from the healthcare charity, The Hospital Saturday Fund, has supported a screening session held at the CRY National Screening Centre in Leatherhead, Surrey (27 May 2023), which lead to 85 young people
Ride London Event Write Up 2023
A huge thank you and congratulations to the 15 cyclists who participated on Sunday 28th May, taking on what is known as the world’s greatest festival of cycling; the RideLondon-Essex 100.
Medicine and Me: Young sudden cardiac death
The Royal Society of Medicine is presenting a one-day conference in association with the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, about the latest developments in our understanding of the causes and prevention of young sudden cardiac death, and how to ensure the best quality of life for those living with diagnosed cardiac conditions.
CRY Update Magazine Issue 89
Issue 89 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2022. During the four-month period CRY screened over 9000 people with 6820 young people screened at family screening
London Marathon Event Write Up 2023
The efforts our runners go to is always inspiring and the sacrifice #TeamCRY make to try and complete the 26.2 miles of the London Marathon is a great motivator to CRY staff and supporters alike.
London Landmarks Half Marathon Write up 2023
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2023 Event Write up Thank you and congratulations to the 37 CRY runners who took part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 2nd April 2023! CRY staff Stevie Ward,
CRY Great Cake Bake Write up 2022
CRY Great Cake Bake 2022 The 11th CRY Great Cake Bake took place on Friday 25th November, as part of Raising Awareness Week. We are so grateful to all of our wonderful supporters who took
12 A Week Challenge- Write up 2022
12 A Week Challenge 2022 Event Write up On Saturday the 19th November 2022, 74 participants started to clock up the miles by walking, running, horse riding, swimming, hiking, cycling and jogging. The 12 A
CRY thanks the friends and family of David Hill in the run up to the launch of annual fundraising event in Edinburgh
CRY thanks the friends and family of David Hill in the run up to the launch of annual fundraising event in Edinburgh This Saturday (11 March 2023) sees the launch of a new, annual fundraising event in Edinburgh to commemorate and celebrate the life of former political aide, David Hill, who tragically died from a previously
Why Do I Support CRY?
Why Do I Support CRY? During Heart Month 2024, CRY launched ‘why do I support CRY?’. The campaign aims to personify and tell the stories behind CRY. We are asking our supporters to send in their reasons for supporting CRY so we can share them on our social media what CRY means to so many.
CRY Update Magazine Issue 88
Read Update 88 here! Issue 88 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2022. During the four-month period, we screened over 7,000 people with 6,972 being screened at family screening events. Furthermore, CRY’s Research Team was recognised at the British Cardiac Society with some members even receiving awards.
Durham Walk 2022 write up
We were pleased to join 132 of our supporters on Sunday 18th September for the 13th CRY Heart of Durham Walk. We appreciate the effort every single person made to be there on the day, to come together to reflect and remember those who have died due to Young Sudden Cardiac Death, and to support those
Looking Back at 2022
Looking back at 2022… We are so proud of everything CRY has achieved this year with the help of our supporters. Here is a look back at some of the past years events. CRY Event Write Ups London Marathon Read More Great North Run Read More RideLondon-Essex 100 Read More London Landmarks Half Marathon Read More
London Marathon 2022 Write Up
TCS London Marathon 2022 Write Up A huge thank you and congratulations from all at CRY to our amazing runners who took part in the 2022 TCS London Marathon!Sunday 2nd October 2022 marked the second year that the marathon was to go ahead in October, as #TeamCRY got to complete the iconic 26.2 miles through London.
Heart of West London
Heart of West London Partnership The Heart of West London partnership is a group of organisations working together to change the game for heart health. The partnership is made up of Brentford FC, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals Charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Resuscitation Council UK, Pablo London and A-K-A
CRY Update Magazine Issue 87
Read Update 87 here! Issue 87 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from January to April 2022. Our first piece of major news in this period came at the start of Heart Month in February, as we announced the renewal of our partnership with Sunrise Radio for another 12 months. Our
Following the news of a “major breakthrough” in genetic research helping to reduce & ‘remove’ the risk of young sudden cardiac death, Dr Steven Cox, CEO of CRY provides the following comment;
Dr Steven Cox – CRY CEO “CRY welcomes the news today of a major investment into research to build on the emerging evidence of gene therapy for some of the conditions which can cause young sudden cardiac death. “In 2008, CRY’s data and analysis showed for the first time that every week in the UK, 12
