Congratulations and a huge thank you to the 62 runners who took part in the Simplyhealth Great North Run for CRY on Sunday 10th September 2017. The streets of Newcastle quickly started to fill with runners and supporters from 8am. As always, the huge crowds covered the whole route providing a great atmosphere and well needed
Alexander Parker
CRY Update Magazine 72
Read Update 72 here. CRY Update 72 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from January to April 2017. February saw over 20 years’ worth of CRY research help to inform new international ECG guidelines for screening athletes, led by CRY Consultant Cardiologist Professor Sanjay Sharma. Our work is making a difference and gaining
Alex Parker’s family say lack of awareness saw him “die needlessly”
Burton Mail – 3rd March 2017 The parents of teenager Alex Parker, who died from an undetected heart condition, have slammed a lack of awareness about the killer illness, which affects 12 young people a week Read more
Family of Alex Parker say "life will never be the same"
Burton Mail – 21st February 2017 The family of a talented tennis player who collapsed and died suddenly has spoken of their anguish after a coroner’s report confirmed the teenager died of natural causes. Read more
Family of Alex Parker say he could still be alive if given vital heart screening
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