Emilie Bradshaw meets two mothers on a mission to spare other families the tragedy of losing a loved one to unexpected heart conditions. ‘If Andrew was here he would be urging people to be screened because if he had had the chance, I believe he’d still be alive today.” Ruth Lowe’s son Andrew Parr’s life was
Andrew Parr
CRY Update Magazine 44
Read Update 44 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Mum's screening dream comes true
A crusading mum has reached her goal of raising enough money to fund vital life saving equipment. Ruth Lowe’s son Andrew Parr collapsed and died on a night out at Tokyo Jo’s club in Preston in 2004, aged just 21, victim of un undiagnosed heart condition. After his death Mrs Lowe, 50, of Woodplumpton, set up
Parachute Jump in memory of Andrew Coles
Ann and Elisa Coles both successfully completed Tandem Skydives, to raise money for CRY in memory of Andrew Coles. Sponsorship money for the skydive, plus the proceeds of a fundraising night held at the local social club, raised over £2500 This money was credited to the Andrew Parr Memorial Fund, within CRY.
Mums' heart screen quest
Two mums whose sons died suddenly of undetected heart defects are funding a life-saving screening programme. Ruth Lowe, 50, and Ann Coles, 52, have raised enough cash to offer the £35 ECG screenings free to people aged between 14 and 35. The screenings will be held in Preston in the near future. Ruth’s 21-year-old son Andrew
Villagers raise funds in memory of Andrew
When the Inglewhite community was called upon to support a charity event in memory of a young Woodplumpton man who died tragically two years ago – they did just that! In fact, they raised an amazing £1,700 in memory of Andrew Parr for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) at Saturday’s Coffee Morning held at Inglewhite
Charity is celebrating milestone
A charity battling to raise awareness of a silent killer which led to the deaths of at least two young people in Lancashire is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Cardiac Risk in the Young has supported the families of Louise Worth and Andrew Parr, who both died from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome caused by undetected heart conditions.
Friends to run for Andrew
Three school friends are to take part in the Great North Run on September 18 in memory of a man who collapsed and died outside a Preston nightclub due to an undetected heart condition. Andrew Parr was just 21 when he died from Sudden Adult Death syndrome outside Tokyo Jo
A heartfelt plea by mum
A bereaved mum has raised £415 in memory of her son after manning a supermarket stand to raise awareness of sudden adult death syndrome. Ruth Lowe was promoting the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity in Boots, Fulwood, to parents of people who may be at risk. Her son, Andrew Parr, was 21 when he collapsed at
Tragic mum's bid to save youngsters
A bereaved mum is campaigning for young people to be screened for potential cardiovascular disorders following the death of her son from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. Ruth Lowe, of Fulwood, says if her 21-year-old son Andrew Parr had been given an ECG, his heart problem, which went undetected until his death, may have been picked up sooner.
