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.
Alexander Jones
Update Magazine Issue 86
Read CRY Update 86 here Issue 86 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2021. There were a lot of major fundraising events in this four-month period after so many had been cancelled over the last two years due to the pandemic. This started with the Great North
CRY Update Magazine Issue 85
Read Update Magazine Issue 85 here Issue 85 of the CRY Update reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2021. From June, fundraising and screening levels started returning to pre-COVID levels as events around the country started picking up and we returned to holding regular screening events again. We also transformed the
CRY Update Magazine Issue 84
Read issue 84 of the CRY Update magazine here Issue 84 of the CRY Update reports on all news, events and fundraising from January to April 2021. In February as Heart Month began, we introduced an exciting new fundraising initiative: the 25 Million Metre Challenge. Supporters could take part individually or in teams as we collectively
Family of keen cyclist Alexander Jones to raise money for cardiac screenings.
Alex, a national-level time trialist, died unexpectedly while riding his bike in March 2019, aged 30. His family, now aim to raise money to help fund cardiac screenings in Alex’s memory. Alex suffered a cardiac arrest just 20 minutes after setting off from home. His family have revealed the “devastation and ongoing pain” that a sudden cardiac
Alexander Jones Memorial – North Wales Screening Day.
We are so pleased to report that we have achieved our goal of raising £8,500 and can fund a bespoke screening event in North Wales.We have now got a date set and are extremely grateful for the support of Llandrillo College in Rhos on Sea who will host the day on Saturday 9th April 2022. This
Cyclist with hidden heart defect who died 20 minutes into a ride leaves life-saving legacy.
The heartbroken parents of a keen cyclist who suffered cardiac arrest and died 20 minutes into the ride, are honouring his memory by helping to prevent sudden cardiac deaths among other young people.A major fundraising drive in support of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) has since become Alex’s lasting legacy after being set up by
CRY Update Magazine Issue 83
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
Remembering Alex – Great Orme Walk
An athletic fit 30 year old, Alex suffered a cardiac arrest whilst out cycling on a sunny afternoon on 31 March 2019. In celebration of Alex’s life I am walking 30 miles (6 laps) of the Great Orme, Llandudno over 3 days from 25 September leading up to his birthday on 27 September. One mile for
Rhyl Fundraising Memorial Bike Ride for CRY Cancelled Due to Covid 19
Rhyl, Prestatyn & Abergele Journal, 20th March 2020 This coming Saturday, more than 35 cyclists were meant to come together in Rhyl for a bike ride in memory of Alex Jones, a young cyclist who passed away a year ago due to an undiagnosed heart condition while on the course. The memorial ride was also intended