BetVictor Northern Premier League Teams Up with CRY to Offer Free Heart Tests

The Non-League Paper, 27th January 2020 Partnering with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in support of the Daniel Wilkinson Foundation, the BetVictor Northern Premier League (NPL) is offering free heart screenings to fans, players and officials ages 14 to 35 at the North West Cardiac Centre in Preston on the 13th and 14th of March.


Thomas Charity Night Raises £5,352

We would like to thank everyone who came along to Thomas charity night – the grand amount raised was….. £5,352 !! £200 will go towards a paving stone and brick at Celtic park for Thomas. 🏔 On the day of the charity night, a sponsored walk up Ben Lomond by Thomas friends & family took place


The Deepings School screening in memory of Lucy Jessop

Rutland & Stamford Mercury, 15th January 2020 Over 200 pupils, parents, and teachers attended a heart screening run by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of Lucy Jessop (a former student) over the weekend. Lucy died in 2015 from an undiagnosed heart condition but was a well-respected student at The Deepings School. The Headteacher,


Michael Steer’s Music Quiz in memory of Rory Embling

These photos are from Michael Steer’s music quiz at which we raised £175.80 for Rory’s Foundation at CRY. The quiz was won by team Cat and Dog Steps by a narrow margin of 1 point. We are very grateful for Michael ‘s hard work and support. 


Fourth Defibrillator Installed in Hednesford in Memory of Neil Bradbury

Express and Star, 9th January 2020 Thirty five year old Neil Bradbury passed away in his sleep in November of 2015 of an undiagnosed heart condition. Since then, his family and loved ones have raised more than £13,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). They have also raised £8000 for four defibrillators to be installed


Tesco screenings coming soon

Last year, CRY was shortlisted in 10 different regions across the UK in Tesco’s Bags of Help Centenary Grant. Thanks to our supporters raising awareness and so many people voting, we finished with great results and are proud to have received a phenomenal total of £165,000. This donation from Tesco’s initiative is now being used to


RideLondon Cycle Event’s Future in Question

Surrey Live, 5th January 2020 The route of the annual, 2 day event could change following the launch of a consultation by the Surrey County Counsel. The event has often be a source of division between those who welcome the benefits of a major sporting event in the area and those who believe those benefits are


Stafford and Stone Canoe Club Take On ‘Paddle to Tokyo’ Challenge

A Little Bit of Stone, 30th December 2019 To celebrate and support the achievements of Adam Burgess, a Stafford and Stone Canoe Club member who is to compete in the 2020 Olympics, the club has taken on the ambitious challenge of paddling to Tokyo. On the 1st of January, the team began the epic journey of