8th March 2007
2007
Emily Maitlis becomes a CRY Patron
February 2007 “If this can help save just one young life it’s worth doing. I am happy to be involved.”
CRY invests £300,000 to advance understanding of genetic silent killer – young sudden cardiac death
Press release – 1st March 2007 Two years on from publication of the NHS Chapter 8 strategy on Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death, leading charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), has committed to fund coroner referrals to an expert cardiac pathologist when a young person dies suddenly and the cause is unknown. This offer of
Ray Wilkins becomes a CRY Patron
April 2007 Ray Wilkins MBE “I am very pleased to have been asked to become a Patron of CRY. I am aware of young people dying suddenly whilst playing football and taking part in other activities, however, 8 a week is a really shocking total. With my background in football, I hope that I am going
London Marathon 2007
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Three Peaks Challenge in memory of Howard & Sebastian English
17th-18th June 2007 When Mark Davies, a friend of mind for over 30 years, suggested a bike ride from John O’ Groats to Lands End, I told him he was insane and thought I had finally rebuffed his numerous and continuous suggestions to do something special for CRY. Two weeks later, another phone call, another suggestion
David Walliams launches Heart Screening Partnership with Philips and Cardiac Risk in the Young
London, June 2007. Heart disease is not just a problem associated with old age; it kills up to 8 young people every week in the UK. By providing easy access to heart screening and professional support, it can significantly help to reduce the number of avoidable deaths. Philips and Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) have
CRY and Philips – the Heart Screening Awareness Partnership
CRY and Philips – the Heart Screening Awareness Partnership The Heart Screening Awareness Partnership was launched by CRY Patron David Walliams in June 2007. This is a joint initiative by CRY and Philips, with the ongoing aims of raising awareness about heart screening and making screening more accessible to young people. CRY Philips Test My Heart
CRY announce the launch of the Save Our Athletes Research Project in conjunction with Philips
26th July 2007 SAVE OUR ATHLETES! CRY to launch 5 year athlete cardiac research project to help understand the causes of Sudden Cardiac Death June 2007 – UK charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is launching the Save Our Athletes Research Project, a 5 year inclusive athlete cardiac research study lead by CRY, involving data from
‘Silent at Heart’ – Local artist launches lifesaving art in the heart of London
4th September 2007 An emotive new art exhibition (which opened on Monday at a prestigious Mayfair gallery) is helping to raise awareness of a tragic cardiac condition, known as sudden cardiac death – which claims the lives of at least 8 young people every week in the UK – by showcasing a range of pioneering works,
