The national charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is unveiling an emotive new campaign to urge the Government to commission an immediate review of the evidence behind its National Screening Committee’s recent decision not to recommend a cardiac screening programme for young people in the UK. The long-awaited announcement (30 July 2015) upheld a recommendation
2015
CRY’s statement regarding the Adjournment debate: Cardiac screening for young people
It was fantastic to see the work of CRY and our screening programme talked about so strongly by members of government on Tuesday night. This was an excellent debate lead by Mims Davies MP, from Eastleigh, on behalf of Graham and Anne Hunter in memory of their daughter Claire, with cross party support from many MPs
BBC Lifeline Appeal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LR5mmkO0sg CRY was chosen to be the charity Lifeline promoted in February, and the broadcast was lent some star power when our Patron Pixie Lott agreed to present the appeal. The 25-year-old singer has been superb in her efforts to help raise awareness over the past six years and her commitment to be the anchor for
Marlow screening
On the 21st and 22nd March 2015 CRY held a screening clinic at The Doctors’ House Surgery in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. 165 people were screened over the two days. Feed back from Dr Shona Lockie: “It was a pleasure – you were all very professional and the feedback I have got from those that came was that
Miners' Arms Charity
In January 2015 Elaine received a cheque from Roy Cutts at the Miners’ Arms. This was reported in the Dronfield Eye as follows. A big well done to Roy Cutts and Dronfield Woodhouse’s Miners’ Arms Charity Circle members who continue to raise thousands of pounds for local charities. The result of fundraising during 2014 were
Clarksons' Staff Row for Roger
clarksons.co.uk – 23rd March 2015 On Thursday 19 March Clarksons’ teams from around the globe went head-to-head in a sponsored rowing challenge. Their goal was to beat a containership transitting the Panama Canal. Their goal was to beat a containership transitting the Panama Canal. Read More
Wellington College screening
Cardiac Risk in the Young held a screening day at Wellington College in Berkshire on the 20th March 2015. 82 students were screened on the day.
Bishop's Stortford College screening
103 pupils were screened at Bishop’s Stortford College in Hertfordshire on the 18th March 2015.
Westlands School screening in memory of Gregg Shoults
On the 10th and 11th March 2015 CRY held a screening clinic at Westlands School in Sittingbourne. 195 pupils were screened over the two days in memory of Gregg Shoults.
Pilton College screening in memory of Martyn Luckett
CRY held a screening clinic on the 7th and 8th of March 2015 at Pilton College, Devon. 199 people were screened over the two days in memory of Martyn Luckett.
