I decided to cycle the west coast of Ireland from my home in Kilsyth, with my brother-in-law Billy McDonald and brother Con Bonner, to raise money for a worthwhile cause and enjoy the scenery on the way – along with a few pints of Guiness! We cycled from Kilsyth to Troon, a distance of 62 miles,
2007
Charity football match in memory of Graeme Blenkinsop
A charity football match (15th April 2007) in memory of a beloved son, brother, boyfriend, grandson, nephew and friend (Graeme Blenkinsop) was held to raise money for CRY and St Mary’s Hospital Breast Care Trust Fund. Both charities are very dear and important to the family and friends of Graeme. Graeme was a keen sportsman and
Fernhurst frazzles to Blackdown magic
8th June 2007 When Blackdown announced that they would play the King’s Arms at Fernhurst, it raised the question could the boys rock such a major venue and keep the crowd buzzing for a show running more than 2 hours? With a masterful display of musical talent, the band quelled any doubts, keeping the enthralled audience
CRY Chief Executive awarded MBE
The day of the Investiture was the most beautiful Autumn day with all the gold ironwork on the gates at Buckingham Palace glinting brilliantly in the sunlight and us feeling ever so grand as we drove through the palace gates. A truly surreal occasion and I was so proud to be there representing CRY’s work and
'Lap the Lough' cycle ride in memory of Aaron Lundy
As a fundraiser for CRY in memory of Aaron Lundy ( www.aaronlundy.com ) a team of six cyclists took part in Lap The Lough. This is a unique cycle event which is in its second year and entails covering a lap of Lough Neagh – which is slap bang in the middle of Northern Ireland –
CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk – Lewis Scott
It all started on Sunday, 15th July 2007. I was determined to do it! When we walked past the Houses of Parliament, my mum said we were close to where we had to meet, so we kept on walking. Finally, we reached the park where we had to start. After 10 minutes of waiting we were
CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2007 in memory of Martyn Luckett
On July the 15th, the five of us came up from North Devon to walk in the Bridges Walk for CRY in London. We walked 8 bridges, representing the 8 lives lost each week due to undiagnosed heart diseases. We were doing it in memory of our son Martyn Luckett, who passed away in July 2005
Kent Ravens Rugby League Football Club donate to CRY
The Kent Ravens had a season of firsts during 2007 – not just the opening of Princes Park Stadium or playing in the Conference Premier in front of a packed crowd. The Ravens’ own Vicki Bacon, and the Donnelly family, represented the club to donate £1,000 to the charity CRY, who kindly sent Phil and Robert
Fundraising in memory of Peter Reynolds
August 2007 Please find below a photo of a presentation of a cheque to Anne and Alf Reynolds in memory of their son Peter Reynolds. Since this tragic death, we at the Cribbs Causeway Marks & Spencer store, have raised several sums of money totalling over £2500 which we have sent to CRY. In the picture
Running for a reason Great North Run Members Update – August 2007
My name is Michele Wilson, I am 22 years old and I am running the BUPA Great North Run this year and raising money for the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). On 20th September 2006, my 23-year-old brother Kevin (my only sibling) died of an Arrhythmia. His death was a complete shock, as he
