2004

2nd Grand Charity Auction – support Cardiac Risk in the Young

The first auction organised by Kate and Robi Fox took place two years ago and raised a staggering £9000. This not only shows the tremendous support for CRY’s work but also gives a clear indication of the range and quality of items and events up for grabs Tickets were on sale from Kate and Robi Fox

The Weary Traveller Annual Bowling Day by Roy Ball

The day began for Gill, Sheila from London, my Granddaughter Catherine and compulsory friend in tow (Rosie), with brilliant sunshine. Just after our fun day had just started it began to rain, but luckily only for about ten minutes and then out came the sun again (hooray!). The Weary Traveller plan for this day throughout the

CRY Chairman and Consultant nominated for Screening Bill working group

CRY Chairman Dr Greg Whyte (Director of Science and Research at the English Institute of Sport) and CRY’s consultant Dr Sanjay Sharma (consultant cardiologist at Lewisham University Hospital) are the first nominations for the working group (Sudden Death in the Young / Screening) to be chaired by Professor Bill McKenna, world expert on young sudden cardiac

CRY Launch Postcard Campaign at Westminster

New campaign highlights the young faces behind sudden cardiac death On Thursday 15th July, MPs from all parties attended the national launch of a hard-hitting and thought-provoking new campaign to raise awareness of sudden cardiac death in the young. Kevan Jones MP, Chair of the APPG on Cardiac Risk in the Young, spoke at the launch,

Spontaneous atrial fibrillation in a freestyle skier

Whyte, G., Stephens, N., Sharma, S., Shave, R.E., Budgett, R. and McKenna, W.J. “Spontaneous atrial fibrillation in a freestyle skier.” British Journal of Sports Medicine 2004 Vol.38, No.2, p230-232  [Abstract]  [Full Text]

Heartbeat appeal praised in House of Commons

Highland News – 20th March 2004 The Highland News Group’s highly successful Heartbeat appeal was praised in a House Of Commons debate on the risk of cardiac disease among the young. Speaking during discussion of the Cardiac Risk in the Young (Screening) Bill presented by Dari Taylor, the Labour member for Stockton South, North MP David

Heart death task force welcomed

South Wales Evening Post – 15th March 2004 By Chris Davies A Swansea mum has welcomed news of a new Government task force to tackle cardiac deaths in the young. Paulette SmithPaulette Smith of Clydach lost her 24-year-old son Christian to an undiagnosed heart problem in 1999. She joined other parents and health campaigners outside Parliament