Aaron Dixon

Debbie Dixon holds 100th CRY screening in memory of Aaron Dixon

Read the full article here TEN years ago, Aaron Dixon was at home with his family having been out the night before with his sister and his friends. He was a fit and healthy 23-year-old who loved football and going to the gym. When his dad Gary went upstairs to tell Aaron his tea was […]

Fundraising to say the biggest thank you

On 31st August, my boyfriend Nathan and I climbed Mount Snowdon to kick off our fundraising campaign for Cardiac Risk In The Young. We’ve also held a raffle and on 5th October organised a charity dance workshop to add some more fun into the mix! We raised an incredible amount of money, and are proud […]

Mark Bebbington to run 5k in every county in memory of Aaron Dixon

Read the full article here A WORLD record holder is preparing to take on a first-of-its-kind challenge. Mark Bebbington, head coach at New Era Boxing Club, is set to run 5km in every English county as he raises money for the Aaron Dixon Memorial Fund. Set up by Deborah Dixon following her son’s sudden death, […]

Debbie Dixon nominated for Pride of Britain award due to fundraising for Aaron

Read the full article here A mum who made it her mission to screen all young people for heart defects after her son’s death has been nominated for a Pride of Britain award. Debbie Dixon’s world was shattered in 2011 when 23-year-old Aaron died suddenly at home. A coroner later told her that Aaron, a […]

Harry cycles from Crewe to Le Mans to raise money for CRY

Read the full article here A young Shropshire man is taking on the challenge of cycling from Crewe to Le Mans in France to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young, following the loss of two family friends to undiagnosed heart conditions. Harry Chandler, 25, who lives in Wem, set out from Bentley Motors […]

Tour Du Mans – Harry Chandler

Harry Chandler is cycling from Bentley Motors in Crewe where he works to Le Mans. Harry’s elder brother lost his best friend Matthew Dewhirst and Harry lost his own friend Josh Downie, a talented cricketer to undiagnosed heart defects. The funds raised will be donated to The Aaron Dixon Memorial Fund which will fund a […]

5K in every british county

Mark Bebbington of New Era Community Boxing Club will set off on Friday 21st June 2024 and will run 5K in every British County to raise awareness and money to fund Heart Screening in Cheshire.

Deborah Dixon pledge to help other young people after Aaron’s sudden death

Read the full article here A mum who lost her 23-year-old son to an undiagnosed heart condition says it is “bittersweet” that her loss has helped save other people’s lives. Deborah Dixon set up a memorial fund in Aaron’s name after he died in 2011.She now fundraises to put on screening events with the charity […]