3rd October 2008 As part of CRY’s Raising Awareness Week, our County Representative for Kent, James Brown, went back to his old school on Friday to talk to a group of 13-16 year olds about the charity and his story. James’ old Sports and Economics teacher at Sevenoaks School, Alex Smith, read about the death of
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Prism Architectural 3 Peaks Challenge
August 2008 Well we did it, but it was extremely difficult – probably one of the hardest things we have done. So the money raised for Prostate Cancer and CRY has been well earned! We started in good spirits at Ben Nevis, all coming through with flying colours. A difficult climb – cold and wet at
London Triathlon 2008
My flatmate (Tom Brooks) and I decided to raise money for CRY due to Tom’s school friend passing away a few years ago. We entered the London Triathlon on Saturday 9th August in the ‘Sprint’ event – which is half of the Olympic distance you will have seen the super-fit guys doing in Beijing this summer,
Viola Challenge in memory of Harvey Hague-Armitage
July 2008 My 17-year-old son Harvey was a gifted and talented musician, playing the flute and drums, ‘preferably loud!’ With Harvey’s passion for music in mind I decided to undertake a musical challenge and raise funds for CRY at the same time. In February I bought a viola much to the amusement of the rest of
Charity Golf Day
Our 1st Charity Golf Day was held at the Gog Magog golf club in Cambridge. The event was primarily used as a spring board for our main charity event when we do the Three Peaks Challenge at the end of August. We did a raffle as well as playing the golf and raised over £1000 for
"Stars in the Club's Eyes" and Family Fun Day in memory of Stevie Wiggins
Money was raised for the Stevie Wiggins Memorial Fund within CRY, through two events held at Preston Grasshoppers rugby club. “Stars in the Club’s Eyes” – April 19th This was the second time the event has been held at the end of the rugby season, to raise money for CRY. 10 frustrated rock star members dressed
CRY Tennis Tournament
Despite gloomy weather predictions, Haslemere Lawn Tennis Club (HLTC) held an extremely successful junior doubles tournament in aid of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) on Monday 14th April. On courts unexpectedly bathed in warm sunshine, HLTC’s Head Coach, Beryl Bishop, steered 34 players aged between 9 and 14, through a busy games schedule. With extraordinarily
The Coyote Rally 2008
We are done!!!! We have completed the Coyote Rally 2008!!!! Had an absolutely fantastic time. Raised some money for charity; had a lot of giggles; drove a lot; met some wicked people and fellow rally teams; got drunk; partied hard; got lost everywhere (especially Paris); didn’t sleep; u-turned everywhere; released SPORT mode everywhere; perfected the masterful
Charity Show in memory of Nathan Butler
March 2008 A grand charity show was recently held at Cobridge Coronation Club, Stoke on Trent, to raise money for CRY and Mencap. We attended with all our family and friends and what a great night it was!! We didn’t know there were so many top-of-the-bill acts in Stoke on Trent and they raised £605 for
"Sponsored Groove" in memory of Charlie Morettes
1st March 2008 My name is Maria Williams and I set up Grooves Freestyle Dance Club in January 2003. Every year the dancers at Grooves perform a “Sponsored Groove” to raise money for a worth while charity. Towards the end of 2007, one of the parents of a pupil asked if she could nominate CRY as
