Read Issue 83 of the CRY Update magazine here Issue 83 of the CRY Update reports on all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2020. Even with continued restrictions and lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CRY’s supporters remained active and engaged as always to raise funds and awareness however they could. On October
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Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre screening in memory of Aaron Dixon
67 people were screened on 12th and 17th of May 2021 at The Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre. This screening was in memory of Aaron Dixon
Virtual Virgin Money London Marathon 2020 write-up
Congratulations to team CRY! For the first time in the history of the London Marathon, the event went virtual on Sunday 4th October! Despite the difficult year 2020 has been, 38 CRY runners, all spread across the UK, took on the challenge of running a marathon in their local area. Some dressed as super heroes and
CRY Update Magazine Issue 80
Read Update 80 here CRY Update 80 reports on all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2019. September got underway with the Great North Run, as 50 runners representing CRY took part. You can read more on page 22. To start October we held the 10th CRY Durham Walk, with 219 supporters gathering to
Family Fundraises for Potentially Life Saving Heart Screenings in Memory of Son Aaron Dixon
Northwich Guardian, 7th August 2015 Aaron Dixon passed away at only 23 years old due to an undiagnosed heart condition called arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. Since his tragic death in 2011, his family have worked hard to prevent other families from suffering the loss they have, fundraising for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to provide
Deborah Dixon Named Granada’s Fundraiser of the Year for Her Work in Support of CRY
ITV News, 8th October 2019 From amongst many amazing fundraisers from the region, Debbie Dixon was awarded Granada’s Fundraiser of the Year for her work in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of her son Aaron. She was interviewed by Pride of Britain reporter Victoria Grimes after hearing the good news of
Deborah Dixon Awarded for CRY Fundraising in Memory of Son Aaron
Cheshire Life, 1st December 2019 Since losing her 23 year old son Aaron to an undiagnosed heart defect in 2011 Deborah Dixon has raised more £250,000 for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, providing free cardiac screenings for young people. This year, she won Pride of Britain’s North West Fundraiser of The Year which was presented
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
Deborah Dixon Wins at Community ReAwards for Work in Support of CRY
Northwich Guardian, 30th January 2020 Over 100 people people filled the Vale Royal Abbey last Friday to celebrate the Northwich Community ReAwards; an event which recognises and rewards the charitable efforts of volunteers in the local community. Sam Newey, organiser of the event, stated: “We were delighted with the response to this year’s Community ReAwards, from
Update Magazine Issue 79
Read Update 79 here CRY Update 79 reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2019. In May, we found out that CRY had been selected for the Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grant in 10 regions across the country, which gave people a chance to vote to support CRY using their tokens