Professor Sanjay Sharma

Looking Back at 25: The beginning of CRY’s screening programme

CRY Founder Alison Cox MBE first had the idea to offer cardiac screening to young people in 1993. Alison discussed this with Professor William McKenna, and with the help of the Lawn Tennis Association, CRY held its first ever screening event in 1993. This was for elite tennis players at the Lawn tennis Association National Tournament,

CRY Update Magazine Issue 80

Read Update 80 here CRY Update 80 reports on all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2019. September got underway with the Great North Run, as 50 runners representing CRY took part. You can read more on page 22. To start October we held the 10th CRY Durham Walk, with 219 supporters gathering to

COVID-19: Specific advice regarding exercise by Professor Sanjay Sharma

Can I exercise during this pandemic? Yes. There is evidence that moderate exercise performed for 20-30 minutes 3-4 times per week strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of viral infection. Scientific studies have also shown that regular moderate exercise prior to developing a potentially serious viral infection such as flu protects people from dying

BBC Inside Out South East

BBC Inside Out featured CRY and supporters, Sue & Chris Dewhirst, and Ann Demaine in their programme on Sunday 20th January. Sue Dewhirst is followed through the process of getting genetic testing for heart conditions after the death of her son, Matthew Dewhirst. Ann Demaine talks of the importance of screening at Bodmin College, Cornwall in

Update Magazine Issue 79

Read Update 79 here CRY Update 79 reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2019. In May, we found out that CRY had been selected for the Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grant in 10 regions across the country, which gave people a chance to vote to support CRY using their tokens

CRY’s first Family Research Day

The Impact of CRY’s Research Programme CRY’s research program is changing the way we understand, diagnose and manage conditions that can cause young sudden cardiac death (YSCD) #CRYResearchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQlxVvCgr0k Dr Steven Cox An introduction to CRY’s Research programme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiMoBNNtnKI Dr Sabiha Gati What it means to be a CRY Research Fellow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_4BZaJ9jko Professor Sanjay Sharma How CRY’s

University Principal runs London Marathon on behalf of CRY

The 39th London Marathon took place on Sunday 28th April with a record number of entrants – including the Principal of St George’s, University of London, Professor Jenny Higham. Prof Higham decided to run her first-ever marathon this year in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Prof Higham said “It’s something I’ve always wanted