There are 12 young sudden cardiac deaths in the UK every week. It’s why the number 12 is such an important figure to CRY and everyone who supports us. And as CRY staff, volunteers and 1,375 walkers gathered together in London on June 24th, we held our 12th annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk. The
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CRY Update Magazine 73
Read Update 73 here. CRY Update 73 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from May to August 2017. In June, CRY launched a new version of its main website. The site immediately saw the number of visitors double in the first month and has consistently recorded more visitors per month than before the
Team Talk – Tonbridge Angels FC
Kent Online, 18th December 2017 Roger Maddams of Tonbridge Angels FC talks about the importance of heart screenings for players, after the club screens it’s 1000 young person through CRY. Watch here (Interview starts at 9 minutes)
Football Fightback Screening
The Tonbridge Angels FC screening in memory of Jack Maddams took place on the 18th & 19th February 2017. It was funded from the Football Fightback Memorial Fund, and 191 young people were screened over the two days.
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
11th Annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2017
On Sunday 9th July 1,423 walkers assembled in London’s Potters Fields Park for CRY’s annual Heart of London Bridges Walk. A warm and sunny morning, this was the 11th year of CRY’s flagship event and the 2nd year of a new start venue of Potters Fields Park, on the banks of the Thames and providing a
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
More than 200 young people have heart screenings for Football Fightback Scheme
Times of Tunbridge Wells – 22nd February 2017 More than 200 young people were provided with free heart screenings over the weekend in memory of Tonbridge Angels Football Club players, Junior Dian and Jack Maddams. This latest screening sees the total reach 900 in total. Read more
Tonbridge football club raises more than £33,000 for heart screenings
BBC News – 18th February 2017 A football club where two players died suddenly of undetected heart problems has raised more than £33,000 to screen players and supporters across Kent. Around 900 people have been screened so far, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the football club. Read more
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