On the 1st October 2010 I completed the Machu Picchu Trek in Peru to raise money for CRY and awareness of SADS – but most importantly in the memory of my sister Debbie Suau-Marcus (below) who died of SADS at age 24. Debbie went to sleep one night and never woke up. She left behind her
2010
Great Salford Swim
There was bitter disappointment for all participants when this year’s Great North Swim at Lake Windermere was cancelled at such short notice due to the presence of blue-green algae in the water. There is no doubt that the cancellation of this event hit many charities quite hard this year.
Run to the Beat Half Marathon
26th September 2010 Thank you and congratulations to all the CRY runners who made it on Sunday 26th. Because of transport problems (planned and unplanned closures; and delays on the Jubilee line) the start of the race was delayed by 45 minutes to allow as many runners as possible to get to the start. CRY did
Skydive bid to be closer to pal Shaun Biggs
A close friend of Lower Earley lifeguard Shaun Biggs is taking part in a charity skydive to “be closer to her pal.” Vanessa Bell needs to raise more than £500 to take part in the 10,000ft skydive in honour of the 21-year-old Loddon Valley Leisure Centre worker, who died on New Year’s Day. Shaun, of Swepstone
'Beanie Babies' sale – in memory of Philippa Harbour
CRY, Cardiac Risk in the Young, is a national charity which aims to reduce the frequency of sudden cardiac death in young people. Steve Harbour’s daughter, Philippa, who was a former pupil at Antony school, died from sudden cardiac death in 2003. Philippa was an ardent collector of ‘Beanie Babies’ and Steve came up with the
Chris Walsh's Channel Swim
21st September 2010 I started the swim at 7:55am with perfect weather conditions. There was next to no swell or wind and the sun was just coming up. The sea temperature was between 16 and 17 degrees, which when compared to a regular swimming pool (28 degrees or so) is relatively cold, but as open water
Camogie girls support CRY
Derry Premier Camogie champions Eoghan Rua have been showing their support for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young. Eoghan Rua girls devoted the sponsor's space on their playing kit to the CRY logo to show the club's backing for the charity. The club's link with CRY is mainly due to the friendship many Eoghan Rua
We're trying to make sure Jonathan didn't die for nothing
A mum whose world was crushed by the sudden depth of her 21-year-old son from an undetected heart problem is raising cash in his name to ensure other families don’t go through the same devastation. Every parent’s nightmare became a reality for Sue Ainsworth when she walked into her son’s room, at their Fairfield home in
12 Dips for CRY – Orkney
Rishka Magowan, and her sisters Halina and Alusha, are raising money for the John Magowan Memorial Fund. Every week in the UK, 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die from undiagnosed heart conditions. Rishka’s husband, John Magowan (31.05.1979 – 31.05.2009) died on his 30th Birthday from an undiagnosed heart condition. To raise funds and awareness
Orkney Calendar 2010 – in memory of John Magowan
Rishka Magowan has put together a 2010 calendar featuring photographs of Orkney to raise money and awareness for CRY in memory of her husband John. All the photos used in the calendar were taken by John, who died suddenly on his 30th birthday.
