Ham & High, 24th February 2021 Twelve year old Amy Athwal-Kirby passed away from sudden arrhythmic death in her sleep in December, despite having no previous symptoms of the condition. Her mother Beewan Athwal says she had a normal day before she passed away. “She ate lunch and dinner well and she watched [the film] ‘Spider-Man:
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Herefordshire Girls Football Team Fundraise For CRY in Memory of Kieran Joyce
BBC News, 21st February 2021 Herefordshire’s Tupsley Girls under-12 football team have been taking part in a variety of activities such as cycling, skateboarding, scooting, walking and running in their local area in order to raise awareness and funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of Kieran Joyce. Kieran was just 15 years
Three Peaks Challenge Raises £5,315 for CRY
“We did the fundraising as Louis had a cardiac arrest in August 2019 and as a result has been fitted with an internal defibrillator. Ironically whilst he was in hospital he was booked in to go to a cry screening. Following this we decided we wanted to do some fundraising for CRY to raise awareness amongst
Sidmouth Running Club Fundraise for CRY in Memory of Jonathan Hayman
Sidmouth Herald, 15th February 2021 The Sidmouth Running Club has been taking on a variety of challenges devised by chairman Terry Bewes. This weekend would usually have seen the Four Trigs fundraising event for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) in memory of Jonathan Hayman.The chairman’s challenge for the club members was to run two Trigs,
Heart Screenings for Shetland Youth Postponed
NHS Shetland, 15th February 2021 Shetland Heart Screening hoped to hold Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) heart screenings in May this year after raising tens of thousands of pounds. However these have now been postponed due to the ongoing corona virus pandemic. “As you are all aware of the current Covid-19 situation, we have not
CRY CEO Dr Steven Cox’s interview on Sunrise Radio
As part of Heart Month 2021, CRY CEO Dr Steven Cox was interviewed on Sunrise radio about Cardiac Risk in the Young and how the charity is working through the COVID-19 pandemic. The interview is a great update on how the charity is doing and how it has adapted to working during these difficult times. Sunrise
Marstonians of Marston Moor and Marston Close Fundraise for CRY
Marston Moor and Marston Close have always enjoyed a great community spirit.However during lockdown neighbours have become firm friends and we decided we would try to raise funds for a charity chosen by the Marstonians as we are now known by.We held various activities which included a map treasure hunt our group exercise turned into a
Miles for Murg Team to Take on 24 Peak Challenge for CRY in September 2021
Charity Today, 9th February 2021 The Miles for Murg team is a group of 7 childhood friends who have come together to raise funds and awareness for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of their friend James Murgatroyd. Five years ago, James passed away due to an undiagnosed heart condition at only 27 years
Mia Raised £858.64 With Rainbow Wristbands For CRY In Memory of Best Friend, Jamie-Leigh Rose
“Our daughter Mia tragically lost one of her best friends Jamie-Leigh in December 2019, to myocarditis, a day we will never forget when the news broke that her friend had died in her sleep. For a nine year old it was really tough along with her other school friends they struggled to come to terms with
Dr Sabiha Gati’s interview with SunRise Radio
To help kick off Heart Month 2021 Sunrise Radio invited former CRY research fellow and now current myheart Consultant Cardiologist Dr Sabiha Gati to speak with them about her research fellowship with CRY and her continuing work with the charity. Sunrise Radio have selected CRY as their charity of the year to help raise awareness and vital
