CRY has always been fortunate to have had the support of an illustrious list of Patrons – largely from the world of sport, due to CRY’s early associations with tennis and the initial screening of athletes. But, back in 2010, a chance ‘viral video’ made by a group of Surrey schoolchildren saw Pixie Lott – one
Sir Ian Botham OBE
It’s time for CRY’s Beefy screening van to retire
In 2002, we were very proud to announce Sir Ian Botham as one of CRY’s first Patrons. The first event Beefy attended for CRY was in Parliament at the launch of the Cardiac Risk in the Young All Party Parliamentary Group. “We must stop these terrible tragedies,” he powerfully stated at the event. “Youngsters are dying
Ian Botham takes on 18 holes of golf at 18 courses
Indy Online, 6th June 2018 CRY Patron Sir Ian Botham is playing 18 holes of golf at 18 courses across the country, this year joined by PGA Tour Golf Proffessional, Andrew Johnston. All funds raised will go to Beefy’s Charity Foundation, which supports CRY among other charities. Read more
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 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
Sir Ian Botham and Shane Warne Set For Golfing Extravaganza
Golf Monthly – 20th July 2016 Sir Ian Botham and Shane Warne will play 18 holes in 18 different cricketing counties culminating at The Belfry to raise money for the Beefy Foundation. Read more
Cricket legends Botham and Warne to swing in for charity tour
West Sussex County Times – 18th July 2016 Cricket legends Ian Botham and Shane Warne will swing into Mannings Heath Golf Club next Thursday as part of a whirlwind charity tour of the English counties. https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket-legends-botham-and-warne-to-swing-in-for-charity-tour-1219814
Sir Ian Beefy Botham and Shane Warne charity golf marathon to land in Leicestershire
Leicester Mercury – 17th July 2016 Cricket legends Sir Ian “Beefy” Botham and Shane Warne will be flying into Leicestershire on Thursday morning as part of charity golf marathon. Read more
Rockliffe Hall to host first hole of Beefy v Warnie charity golf challenge
North East Connected – 13th July 2016 Cricket legends, Sir Ian “Beefy” Botham and Shane Warne will be taking each other on in a unique golf challenge on Thursday 21 st July – playing one hole on 18 golf courses in one day, travelling to each by helicopter. Read more
CRY Update Magazine 33
Read Update 33 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.