Richard Merriman

3rd Annual Quiz in Memory of Richard Merriman

We held our 3rd annual CRY quiz on Saturday 17th November in memory of our son Richard. It was Christmas themed, so we all wore something Christmassy! All 95 of us, family and friends, had a fabulous time. We had lots of fab raffle prizes, played heads or tails and our tables were like banquets. We

CRY Update Magazine 75

CRY Update 75 reports on all CRY news, events and fundraising from January to April 2018. We experienced a host of highlights through this four-month period. In March, our screening programme surpassed a total of 150,000 young people screened, which is an incredible milestone for us to reach. Furthermore, to discuss our progress and the importance

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

CRY Quiz Night

Our quiz night went very well and we raised £1100 for CRY. Everyone brought their own food and drink, it was great – some tables were like bars, and some banquets! We had a raffle with fab prizes. Our quiz master, Ian, who volunteered with his wife, Jeanette and daughter, Georgie, did us proud and made

Screening in memory of Richard Merriman

The screening took place over the weekend of 10th & 11th June at the John F Kennedy School in Hemel Hemstead where Richard was a student. 185 young people were screened.    

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

Birthday meal & fundraising in memory of Richard Merriman

  Mazza Indian very kindly had a night for CRY in memory of our son Richard for his birthday. We all had a brilliant night, the food and hospitality was amazing! The staff went out of their way to make our night special. Thanks to my friend Mandy Taylor for suggesting the restaurant do this for

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