Gary Hilton and Carl Fisher, instructors at Precision Self Protection, held a weekend of seminars in Chesterfield to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young, in memory of Carl’s niece, Louise Worth, from Leyland, Lancashire. On February 15th, a seminar was held at Buzzbox Fitness Club and another seminar was held at Well Fit Warehouse
2020
Madness Tribute Night Organised by The Friends of Bruce Cousins Memorial Fund
On the 28th February, our first fundraising event of 2020, featuring Andy McGowan on sax and singing Madness etc., was held at The Monkwood in Rawmarsh. An incredible £437.30 was raised for our ongoing heart screening programme. -Jackie Cousins
Farnham Rugby Club screening in memory of Richard Brember
106 local young people were screened on the 20th February 2020 at Farnham Rugby Union Football Club. The screening was held in memory of Richard Brember.
Witham Family Raises Funds for CRY in Memory of Daughter Kayleigh Griffiths
Essex Live, 2nd March 2020 Twenty-three year old Kayleigh Griffiths was on holiday in Spain with a friend when she suddenly collapsed by the swimming pool. It was later discovered that she suffered a heart attack by the pool and another one subsequently in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. She was on life
Mr & Mrs event in memory of Rory
This is a photo of Tony and Chris being presented with their winner’s prize by Rory’s dad Chris for winning our Mr and Mrs event, at which we raised £253.00 for Rory’s Foundation at CRY.
Cyclists Unite to Fundraise for CRY in Memory of Alex Jones
North Wales Chronicle, 26th February 2020 An avid cyclist, 30 year old Alex Jones was out on his bike when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and passed away in March of last year. To mark the anniversary of his passing, 35 of his cycling friends have planned to do a fundraising charity ride with the
York Racecourse screening in memory of Eleanor Keeler
189 local young people were screened over the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd February 2020 at York Racecourse. The screenings were held in memory of Eleanor Keeler.
Asda Donates £1,000 to Jack’s Appeal with CRY as Part of Their ‘Chosen By You’ Scheme
South Wales Argus, 24th February 2020 Under the scheme, customers nominate a charity by donating a shopping token and the charities with the three highest numbers of tokens receive a donation. Jack’s Appeal with Cardiac Risk in the Young was chosen at the Asda store in Blackwood. The fund provides free cardiac screenings to young people
Kevin Macnicol Fundraises for CRY in Memory of Hamish Ross
The Northern Times, 25th February 2020 Golspie resident Kevin Macnicol, 36, has asked friends and family to donate to the Hamish Ross Memorial Fund for his birthday on February 29th instead of giving him presents. The Memorial Fund raises money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of 15 year old Hamish Ross who
Tea, Coffee & Cake Day at Angel Wings Floral
These photos are from our Tea, Coffee and Cake Day, which was held at Francesca’s shop Angel Wings Floral in Hemsworth. This event was held in conjunction with mental health charity Thinking Forward 4 Mental Health. We raised £150.00 on the day which was shared between the two charities.