Teenager James Doherty, who had Wimbledon dreams shattered by devastating heart condition, takes starring role at world’s most famous tennis tournament. James Doherty (14) from Codicote fulfilled his life long ambition by appearing on Centre Court on Sunday 5 July, as he took on the prestigious role as official ‘coin tosser’ for the Men’s Singles Final
2009
CRY Parliamentary Reception 2009
The Terrace Marquee, Westminster – 21st October Guest of Honour: CRY Patron Phil Packer On Wednesday October 21st CRY hosted its annual Parliamentary Reception at Westminster as part of its Raising Awareness Week. We were very pleased to have new CRY Patron Phil Packer as guest of honour. We were also delighted to welcome over 40
City of London Police Awards and Charity Gala
20th June 2009 On a historic night, the force paid tribute to the hard work and dedication of its officers and staff at the 2009 City of London Police Awards and Charity Gala. The theme for the gala night was a nostalgic look back at 170 years of force history. Among the 230 guests were three
CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 09 visits Welwyn Garden City
First free heart testing tour of England comes Welwyn Garden City CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 09 aims to reduce number of heart deaths of apparently fit and healthy young people Hertfordshire, UK – A new national campaign aiming to reduce the number of undiagnosed heart conditions reached Welwyn Garden City on the 20th and
Charity Musical Evening
A charity musical evening was held at Preston Minster on Saturday 13th June at 7pm. The event was held to raise funds for 3 charities – EDN (Eating Disorder Network) Disabled Cricket and CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Councillor Christine Abram and Ruth Lowe organised the function with a splendid raffle and auction and serving
Youngster's tragic death inspires coast-to-coast walk
A trio of charity walkers have walked the breadth of the country in memory of a youngster who collapsed and died outside a Preston night club. David Massey, 27, Rob Harrison, 27, and Ted Hayes, 61, all of Preston, finished the Coast-to-Coast walk, taking them nearly 200 miles from St Bee’s Head on the Cumbrian coast
Charity Night in memory of John Marshall
6th June 2009 This charity night was held at The Engine Rooms – http://www.engine-rooms.co.uk – which is a music and arts centre. They let me have it free, as well as donating money from the bar takings and playing in their band too. All free entertainment, we had bands playing live music – including John’s younger
Heart screenings on offer
CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young, have announced that they will continue offering screenings in Londonderry. CRY held their first clinic in the city in February when over 70 people turned up. Following the success of that clinic, the charity has revealed that they intend to offer screenings at the Magee campus as well as
Three Peaks Challenge and Pigeon Racing Night in memory of Harvey Hague-Armitage
In May 2009, Harvey’s best friend Adam Caine – along with friends from St. John’s Church, Heath Hayes – successfully completed the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge, climbing to the summits of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon. Organised by George Green and Bill Caine (Adam’s Dad), the other climbers were Paul Holding, James Holding, Richard Arm,
Book and cake sale in memory of Tom Clabburn
16th May 2009 A book and cake sale held by the family and friends of Tom Clabburn raised more than a thousand pounds for his memorial fund. More than 150 leaflets promoting CRY’s TestMyHeart tour were also handed out at the event in Ealing, which was organised by Tom’s mum, Claire Prosser. Among those visiting were
