Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)

Support CRY

Help CRY by donating today. Your donation could save a young life!

Support CRY

Help CRY by donating today. Your donation could save a young life!

Support

Following a young sudden cardiac death CRY offers help to families through our bereavement support programme, as well as helping families to understand what caused the death and to be referred to inherited cardiac conditions specialists.

Awareness

CRY raises awareness to help prevent young sudden cardiac deaths (YSCD), through awareness campaigns, fundraising events, and media outreach. CRY works to save young lives and prevent avoidable tragedies.

#12AWeek

Screening

CRY wants All young people to have the opportunity to have heart screening. 1 in 300 people CRY tests will have a potentially life threatening heart condition which will benefit from lifestyle advice, treatment and sometimes corrective surgery.

Research

CRY is funding world leading research which is transforming our understanding of the causes and prevention of Young Sudden Cardiac Death as well as the treatment of those at risk.

#CRYResearch

Deborah Louise Rendle's Story

My daughter Deborah Louise (Debbie) was the eldest of the family, our other children Michael and Martin, were both devastated at her death. To me Debbie was not only a wonderful mother to her three children, she was also my best friend and confidante. Debbie lived in the same village as me and every day without…

Danielle Rowe's Story

On Sunday May 8th, 2016, at 6.35am, my Husband and I were woken by a knock at the door – it was the police! I was given the worst news possible. I was told my 24-year-old daughter Dani had suddenly passed away. I still hear these words over and over in my head – these words…

Kay Wilson's Story

It’s now been eleven months since our daughter Kay left us. We do not have to tell you how we feel, only that she along with her surviving sister Kelly, was one half of our life’s work and soul purpose for living. We still do not understand why she died save the medical verdict was myocarditis,…

Kerry-Anne Offord's Story

Kerry-Anne was a special daughter, caring sister, devoted girlfriend and beloved friend. Kerry-Anne was the girl of my dreams. I had many a time sat back and thought to myself just how perfect life had turned out and how lucky I had been to have found Kerry-Anne – she was the complete package and ticked all…

Adam Donnelly's Story

Our 17 year old son Adam died suddenly on 30th July 2004. That is the day my life changed forever. We were on holiday in Cyprus with a group of friends – the day had started normally with breakfast and then down to the pool where we sat chatting for a while. My husband Jed, daughter…

Ciara Agnew's Story

My sister Ciara was full of life. She was two years younger than me. Growing up we had the usual fall outs sisters have but as we reached our teenage years we became more than sisters, she was my best friend. You would never see one of us without seeing the other one which people still…

Aaron Cushnan's Story

I would like to share my story about my brother, Aaron Cushnan. Aaron had just turned 18 on the 18th January 2011. He had so much going for him. He was born with severe learning difficulties and epilepsy and was diagnosed at a young age with autism; but he overcame everything that the doctors told us he…

Chloe Waddell's Story

Chloe, was a lively, bubbly, hardworking and caring 16 year old, with an infectious sense of humour and a smile always on her face. She was patient, kind and thoughtful and always had time to care for and encourage everyone she knew in every aspect of life. Chloe was also a dedicated and talented swimmer at…

Hannah Taylor's Story

Maureen wanted something said for our granddaughter Hannah and, difficult though it is for me at this time, I know that I want to be the mouthpiece of both of our thoughts. Where to begin but at the beginning. It seems as though Hannah has fought against the odds all of her life. When she was…

Alasdair McFadzean's Story

I will never forget 25 January 2018 when my son Alasdair, aged 21 fell asleep and never woke up. I miss him daily even though I still talk to him constantly. I had never heard of SADS before that terrible day. My life has changed completely and I would do anything to have him home. His…

Deborah Louise Rendle's Story

Danielle Rowe's Story

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young people have now been screened by Cardiac Risk in the Young

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Cardiac Screening

CRY offers subsidised ECG and Echocardiogram screening to all young people between the ages of 14 & 35. There is a simple way to diagnose most cardiac abnormalities. This is by having an ECG (electrocardiogram) test. Results should be read by a cardiologist. For extra clarity an Echocardiogram (ultrasound scan) can also be done.If there has been a young (under 35) sudden death in the family, the family is entitled to be screened on the NHS. All of CRY’s public events are free to attend.

Latest News

CRY Update Magazine Issue 94

Update Magazine 94 is out now! This edition features articles on Heart of London Bridges Walk, a review of the 12 a week campaign, research...

#12AWeek Campaign - Help CRY raise awareness and vital funds for our screening programme

Cardiac screening will save young lives. 12 people aged 35 and under die suddenly from heart conditions in the UK every week.

How research can lead to review and potential reform for UK screening policy

Interview with Dr Harshil Dhutia (Consultant cardiologist, Glenfield Hospital Leicester & Clinical Lead for the Inherited Cardiac Conditions service, University Hospitals of Leicester): CRY’s Research...

CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2025

The Bridges Walk each year hopes to give supporters the opportunity to connect with others, and remember those who have died from Young Sudden Cardiac...

Professor Sanjay Sharma comments on CRY’s involvement and support for the British Society of Echocardiography’s (BSE) new guideline on echoc

“The aim of this comprehensive, up-to-date guideline, which includes numerous authors who are CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) physiologists, cardiac Research Fellows and senior...

Movement for Good - Nominate CRY for a chance to win £1,000

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is calling for nominations to win a £1,000 Movement for Good Award from Benefact Group. CRY is encouraging people...

Mum wins award by raising awareness in memory of Daniel Parris

Read the full article here TODAY, on Mother’s Day, Nicky Parris will sit on the memorial bench which is dedicated to her “kind, funny and...

Women in Cardiology

Starting on International Women in Science Day (11th February) until International Women’s Day (8th March), we highlighted the incredible women working to save young lives...

Meet Dr Mihnea Casian: CRY Research Fellow & one of Europe’s most aspiring sports cardiologists!

In the second of our series of ‘research updates’ which focus on the achievements – and vision – of CRYs current Research Fellows, we’re delighted...

Engineering specialists Waterman Aspen announces year-long charity partnership with CRY

Pioneering heart charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and technical engineering & construction company, Waterman Aspen are delighted to announce a new collaboration, which...

CRY Update Magazine Issue 94

Update Magazine 94 is out now! This edition features articles on Heart of London Bridges Walk, a review of the 12 a week campaign, research...

#12AWeek Campaign - Help CRY raise awareness and vital funds for our screening programme

Cardiac screening will save young lives. 12 people aged 35 and under die suddenly from heart conditions in the UK every week.

How research can lead to review and potential reform for UK screening policy

CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2025

The Bridges Walk each year hopes to give supporters the opportunity to connect with others, and remember those who have died from Young Sudden Cardiac...

Professor Sanjay Sharma comments on CRY’s involvement and support for the British Society of Echocardiography’s (BSE) new guideline on echoc

“The aim of this comprehensive, up-to-date guideline, which includes numerous authors who are CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) physiologists, cardiac Research Fellows and senior...

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Preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, and supporting affected families.

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Deborah Louise Rendle's Story

Danielle Rowe's Story

Kay Wilson's Story

Kerry-Anne Offord's Story

Adam Donnelly's Story

Ciara Agnew's Story

Aaron Cushnan's Story

Chloe Waddell's Story

Hannah Taylor's Story

Alasdair McFadzean's Story

Deborah Louise Rendle's Story

Danielle Rowe's Story

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