2020

CRY supporters fund new mobile screening unit

CRY has added a brand new vehicle to its fleet of vans which travel the length and breadth of the UK, thanks to the incredible fundraising efforts of bereaved parents David and Sue Hughes. Costing around £25,000, the new vehicle will see around 50,000 young people screened during its time of service with CRY. Along with

Charlotte Luckett Takes On 12 Marathons for CRY in Memory of Her Brother Martyn

North Devon Gazette, 18th March 2020 Charlotte’s younger brother, Martyn, suddenly passed away of an undiagnosed heart condition in 2005 at the age of just 19. Since then, Charlotte and her family have been working hard to raise funds and awareness for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) so that potentially life saving heart screenings can

Police Duo to Take On 2,500 Mile Bike Ride to Gibraltar in Support of CRY

Isle of Wight County Press, 16th March 2020 Police constable Adam Hinkley and his retired colleague Kate Fowles are to take part in a charity motorbike ride to the Rock of Gibraltar in order to raise money for two charities; Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust (EMCT). The journey of

Family’s Efforts Help CRY Purchase £25k Van in Memory of Daniel Hughes

Stoke on Trent Live, 14th March 2020 Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Hughes family, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) now has a new van and the capacity to screen 50,000 more young people. Five years ago, Sue and David Hughes lost their 28 year old son, Daniel, to an undiagnosed heart condition. Since

Family Organises Fundraising Bike Ride in Memory of Anthony Talbot

Lancashire Post, 12th March 2020 Anthony Talbot was 48 years old when he passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest at work. He had known he had a heart condition called cardiomyopathy but was told it was mild. Now, his family has planned four day, 350 mile, fundraising bike ride from Preston to Ireland in order

Kirsty Jones to Run London Marathon for CRY in Memory of Friend

Northamptonshire Telegraph, 12th March 2020 Kirsty will be running to support Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of a university friend who passed away at just 21 years old due to an undiagnosed heart condition. “This is definitely going to be my biggest challenge yet,” Kirsty said. “But after nine years of trying to

Heartfelt Group in Preston

The Heartfelt Group continues to raise awareness of CRY throughout the area.  Ann Coles and Sheila Wiggins have visited The Sea Cadets and Preston College to inform young people of the local Heart Screenings for which we raise funds.  They also visited Airforce Cadets and Preston Harriers  running group. We have produced a collection jar which

Debbie Dixon Listed Among Inspirational Women of Cheshire For Her Work Supporting CRY

Knutsford Guardian, 8th March 2020 Debbie was recognised for her inspiring work in helping thousands of young people receive potentially life saving heart screenings following the death of her own 23 year old son, Aaron, of an underlying heart condition in 2013. Debbie organises up to 10 heart screening days a year; each event allowing up