On 25th January, 2018 my son Alasdair, aged 21 fell asleep and never woke up. Myself, his Dad, Steven and his sister Stephanie, miss him every single day. We had never heard of SADS before that terrible day when our lives changed completely. Stephanie receives 5 yearly screenings as her brother died of an undetected […]
Alasdair McFadzean
Why do I support CRY – 2023
Why Do I Support CRY? – 2023 During Heart Month 2023, CRY launched ‘why do I support CRY?’. The campaign aimed to personify and tell the stories behind CRY. We asked our supporters to send in their reasons for supporting CRY so we could share across our social media what CRY means to so many. […]
CRY Update Magazine Issue 88
Read Update 88 here! Issue 88 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2022. During the four-month period, we screened over 7,000 people with 6,972 being screened at family screening events. Furthermore, CRY’s Research Team was recognised at the British Cardiac Society with some members even receiving awards.
Mums Memorial Video
Once we lost Garreth aged 30 as his Mum I was lost too. Each day was so difficult more difficult because I was so so alone. CRY offered me telephone support with a lovely lady which I found invaluable you know who you are “Thank you”! I realised that I was not alone. The same lady
12 A Week Challenge Write Up
12 A Week Challenge Write Up On Saturday the 14th November 2020, 175 participants started to clock up the miles by walking, running, hiking, cycling and jogging. The 12 A Week Challenge took place during Raising Awareness Week which ran from 14th November-22nd November 2020. Each of the 12 miles completed represented the 12 young sudden
Alasdair McFadzean
I will never forget 25 January 2018 when my son Alasdair, aged 21 fell asleep and never woke up. I miss him daily even though I still talk to him constantly. I had never heard of SADS before that terrible day. My life has changed completely and I would do anything to have him home. His
