Derby Telegraph, 25th February 2018 Among the young people screened this weekend at Littleover Community School was George’s best friend, Callum Antrobus. The two had known each other since they were three years old, and Callum said of the screenings, “When something like that happens to your friend, who never suffered with any heart problems that
George Watson
Screening for 200 young people in memory of George Watson
Derby telegraph, 23rd February 2018 George Watson, a former pupil of Littleover Community School – where the screenings will take place – died in 2015 from an undiagnosed heart condition. His mother, Marie Watson set up a memorial fund in her sons name and has raised funds for CRY over the last two years, in order
Simplyhealth Great North Run 2017
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
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
CRY Update magazine 71
Read Update 71 here CRY Update 71 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from September to December 2016. In this period, we held our annual Raising Awareness Week – including our most successful CRY Great Cake Bake yet. We also saw fantastic support for the Great North Run in September with over 70 runners
CRY Update Magazine 70
Read Update 70 here CRY Update 70 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from May to August 2016. The 10th annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk took place on June 26, and another fantastic turnout of over 1,200 supporters took part in the new route for 2016. We very much appreciated all
CRY Update Magazine 69
Read Update 69 here CRY Update 69 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from January to April 2016. CRY’s biggest awareness event in this period was our BBC Lifeline appeal, broadcast on BBC One and Two in February, presented by CRY Patron Pixie Lott. She not only made her West End debut that
Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 and 46 2016
Thank you and congratulations to the 49 CRY cyclists who took part in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 and 46 on Sunday 31st July 2016. 41 cyclists took part in the 100 mile event and 8 cyclists took part in the 46 mile one. The day started with a cool breeze and then slowly got warmer throughout
CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2016
HUNDREDS OF WALKERS HELP TO STEP UP SUPPORT FOR CRY AS FLAGSHIP EVENT REACHES ITS 10TH YEAR On Sunday 26th June, 1,266 walkers congregated in London’s Potters Fields Park for CRY’s annual Heart of London Bridges Walk. The 10th year of the event saw the introduction of the new starting venue, with a wonderful backdrop of Tower Bridge. And,
Derby 10k in memory of George Watson
We had been thinking of raising funds for CRY and in memory of George. After a typical lazy Christmas where we had overindulged on food and wine. We were chatting with my cousin Grace and we decided to sign up for the Derby 10k to get us moving. We put a status on Facebook to see
