CRY returns to Durham to mark its 12th annual awareness walk in the city
Sunday 19th September saw the return of charity supporters (many of whom had been tragically affected by a young sudden cardiac death in their family) taking to the streets of Durham for the 12th annual CRY Heart of Durham Walk, which to date has raised more than £80,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young since its
CRY Update Magazine Issue 84
Read issue 84 of the CRY Update magazine here Issue 84 of the CRY Update reports on all news, events and fundraising from January to April 2021. In February as Heart Month began, we introduced an exciting new fundraising initiative: the 25 Million Metre Challenge. Supporters could take part individually or in teams as we collectively
London Landmarks Half Marathon Write up 2021
London Landmarks Half Marathon Write up 2021 Thank you and congratulations to the 32 CRY runners who took part in the COVID safe London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 1st August 2021! The event had a new theme this year, to celebrate and commemorate the landmark moment of the past 18 months during the pandemic. CRY
The team of experts funded by CRY has been screening elite, “Olympic” athletes since 2007.
Aaron Dixon Since 2018, the screening of these athletes has been funded by the Aaron Dixon Memorial Fund and delivered in partnership with the English Institute of Sport (EIS). Aaron was just 23 when he tragically died from a previously undiagnosed heart condition, in September 2011. Chief Executive of CRY, Dr Steven Cox, comments; “This is
CRY responds to the impact of the “Christian Eriksen” effect with launch of new national cardiac screening centre
CRY, which provides free heart checks for over 32,000 young people every year in the UK, has responded swiftly to a huge influx of inquiries from young people – and their parents – wanting to book in for tests, following the shocking scenes witnessed around the world when Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch
Friends come together to celebrate the life of their “best mate” Andy at a fundraising football match for CRY
This weekend (Sunday 4 July) will mark a milestone in the 6 months since the tragic and sudden death of a local Longridge man, Andy Key, as his friends, family and the wider local community gather to celebrate his life and pledge to raise funds and awareness in his memory. Andy (who worked as an engineer
CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2021 Write up
2021 Sunday 27th June 2021 marked the 15th anniversary of CRY’s flagship event, the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk. Walking virtually for the second year in a row, we are pleased to say over 315 people from all over the country took part, to connect with each other and remember those they have lost. Like
Heather Reid’s 624 Challenge
Over the past 15 months, the team at CRY has been overwhelmed by the innovative and inspiring efforts of our families and supporters across the UK as they’ve embraced new, sometimes solo (and often, virtual) challenges and events to help maintain fundraising during these difficult times. Nationwide initiatives, such as the incredibly popular 2.6 challenge (which
CRY Patron Clive Clarke hopes cardiac arrest of Christian Eriksen can help raise awareness
Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest must never be forgotten if sport wants to save lives, according to Clive Clarke. Midfielder Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s opening Euro 2020 game with Finland on Saturday and needed to be resuscitated on the pitch. Former Stoke defender Clarke suffered his own cardiac arrest during half-time while playing on loan for Leicester at Nottingham
Comment from Dr Steven Cox, Chief Executive of CRY, responding to the collapse of Danish footballer, Christian Eriksen
Dr Cox explains; “The sudden collapse of Danish midfielder, Christen Eriksen is another terrible reminder of the horrendous impact cardiac conditions have on so many young people every day in the UK and across the world. “Every week in the UK, at least 12 apparently fit and healthy young people will collapse and die suddenly from
CRY Update Magazine Issue 83
Read Issue 83 of the CRY Update magazine here Issue 83 of the CRY Update reports on all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2020. Even with continued restrictions and lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CRY’s supporters remained active and engaged as always to raise funds and awareness however they could. On October
An interview with Dr Sabiha Gati on being a CRY Fellow and her research
In the medical community around the world, CRY is best known for research. Our research has helped transform our understanding of young sudden cardiac death, the conditions that cause it, and how we can save more young lives. Our Research Fellows have been instrumental in our developments over the years, so we spoke with former CRY
Mum from Houghton Regis takes on 25 Million Metre Challenge in memory of her son
Sarah Pyatt is taking on the 25 million metre challenge in memory of her son Jake Gallagher who suffered a cardiac arrest at the age of 16, in 2013. Sarah has been on a mission to raise awareness of these heart conditions alongside ensuring that schools in Bedfordshire are equipped with defibrillators. Every year, Sarah raises money
Anushka Arora to raise funds for CRY in 36-hours marathon show on Sunrise Radio
New Delhi– Popular Indo-British radio jockey and actor Anushka Arora is broadcasting live for 36 hours on Sunrise Radio starting March 26th. Anushka aim’s to raise financial support and awareness for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) across the British-Asian community.The radio show will incorporate broadcast music, acclamation, live interviews with cardiac specialists, young
Looking back at 15 years of the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk
The CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk originally began in 2007, a year after former opera star Kathryn Harries became a CRY Patron and had the idea for a walking event. Walkers at the 2007 Heart of London Bridges Walk. A year later in 2007, Kathryn and 400 CRY supporters from all over the UK completed
Sunrise radio launches a marathon fundraising effort for CRY
On March 26-27, presenter Anushka Arora will broadcast live for 36-hours in a determined bid to raise funds and awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young across the British Asian community Award-winning Sunrise Radio, (the globally acclaimed, commercial station focusing on Asian entertainment, music, human interest and news) will be shining a light on the work
CRY Supporter’s Dave and Sue Hughes on BBC Midlands Today
CRY Supporter’s Dave and Sue Hughes speaks to BBC Midlands Today about the cancellation of over 30,000 screening’s. Broadcast on Monday (1st March). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxYNYZ8QVdU
An interview with CRY’s first Research Fellow, Dr Jayesh Makan
CRY is mostly known in the UK for its screening programme, where we typically screen over 30,000 young people each year. However, in the medical community around the world, CRY is best known for research. CRY currently has 5 Research Fellows who divide their time between NHS clinics, CRY screening events (once they can safely resume)
CRY CEO Dr Steven Cox’s interview on Sunrise Radio
As part of Heart Month 2021, CRY CEO Dr Steven Cox was interviewed on Sunrise radio about Cardiac Risk in the Young and how the charity is working through the COVID-19 pandemic. The interview is a great update on how the charity is doing and how it has adapted to working during these difficult times. Sunrise
CRY Research Highlights 2020
Read the 2020 issue of CRY’s Research Highlights CRY’s new digital Research Highlights booklet covers all of our research news, conferences, and developments from 2020. This issue includes videos of all presentations from the 2020 virtual CRY International Medical Conference (page 2), full video recordings of excellent webinars hosted by Professor Sanjay Sharma and Dr Michael
Looking Back at 25: The history of Heart Month
For over a decade, February has been recognised as Heart Month – a global awareness initiative, highlighting the prevalence and impact of heart conditions on people of all ages. Originally created in the U.S. back in 2009, the campaign took a couple of years to become fully established in the UK – however, CRY was amongst
Dr Sabiha Gati’s interview with SunRise Radio
To help kick off Heart Month 2021 Sunrise Radio invited former CRY research fellow and now current myheart Consultant Cardiologist Dr Sabiha Gati to speak with them about her research fellowship with CRY and her continuing work with the charity. Sunrise Radio have selected CRY as their charity of the year to help raise awareness and vital
A story for National Heart Month 2021
With the start of National Heart Month 2021 rapidly approaching now that February is only a few days away, here at CRY we felt it was really important to flag up and share a positive story that hit the national press just before Christmas. 14-year-old Finn Mason’s recent experience is a timely reminder – most importantly
CRY’s Expert Medical Team: Professor Sanjay Sharma
By Alison Cox, from issue 82 of the CRY Update magazine. I finally confirmed that Sanjay was not your average person when he told me – during a discussion we were having on reminiscing – that he started writing his thoughts and experiences down when he was four. He was a serious, curious child and wanted
