It was Friday, 18 December 1992, our last day before the Christmas holidays: Neil aged 17, Alistair aged 15, my husband Ian at Sheffield University, and myself a teacher. I’d been so proud that day, as I’d taken in some professional photos of us we’d just had taken. Little did I know that I wouldn’t be
Neil Ward
Virgin Money London Marathon 2017
Congratulations and a huge thank you to all the CRY runners who took part in the Virgin Money London Marathon 2017 on Sunday 23rd April. We’re extremely proud of everyone and grateful for being so many people’s chosen charity. 107 runners supported CRY this year, running the 26.2 mile course through the centre of London. Running
Sheffield City Hall Pantomime in memory of Neil Ward & Bruce Cousins
Two CRY families are nearly £1,000 better off thanks to the generosity of the folk of Sheffield. The Manor Operatic Society of Sheffield’s panto this year was Jack and the Beanstalk and two CRY families were lucky enough to be able to collect for CRY after the eight matinee performances at Sheffield’s City Hall. The families
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
Cavendish Hall screening in memory of Neil Ward
105 people were screened at Cavendish Hall in Derbyshire, on Saturday 6th August 2016 in memory of Neil Ward.
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
Gosforth Playing Fields and Wickersley School screening in memory of Neil Ward
On Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July 2016 CRY held a screening clinic at Gosforth Playing Fields in Dronfield and at Wickersley School in Rotherham. A total of 199 people were screened in memory of Neil Ward.
Talk to National Assn. of Women's Clubs
On 8th January 2105 Elaine gave a presentation about the work of CRY to this group of ladies. CRY is to be their charity of the year for 2015.
Burns Night Supper supports CRY
Before the supper Elaine gave a short explanation about the work of CRY. The profits from the Burns Supper at Apperknowle’s Barrack Pub were included in the £1,300 given to Elaine by Joyce Emmens and the Sew & So’s.
Sewing Group supports CRY
The Dronfield Eye ran an article on the charity work of Dronfield’s Sew & So’s. This year they supported CRY. The time and talent of members of Dronfield’s Sew & So’s group has raised £1,300 towards efforts to test young people for heart problems. Over the last year, volunteer stitchers have sold hand-crafted items and raised
