Brentford playmaker Christian Eriksen and manager Thomas Frank called in to give support to a heart screening session at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub at the weekend. About 200 fans were screened across the weekend in a session arranged jointly by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), in association with the Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, which
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Christian Eriksen makes visits heart screening event in aid of CRY
Christian Eriksen and Brentford head coach Thomas Frank made a surprise visit to a heart screening session that was put on for fans in west London on Saturday. The heart screenings was organised by the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in association with the Premier League club and took place in memory of the club’s former Technical Director Robert Rowan. Around 200 fans and
Christian Eriksen and Thomas Frank attend Heart Screening in memory of Robert Rowan.
Brentford fans attending Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub on Saturday to have their heart screened received a surprise visit from Thomas Frank and Christian Eriksen. Fans, staff and volunteers received a boost as Thomas and Christian attended to meet those involved and learn about the initiative taking place in west London. The heart screenings, organised by the
Family of Robert Rowan host A-K-A-D-A-Y fundraising event in aid of CRY.
The family of Kirkcaldy football scout Robert Rowan is urging people to “clock up some serious miles” in his memory. Robert was only 28 when he died of a heart condition in November 28. He was employed as technical director with premier league side Brentford FC at the time and was previously a scout with Celtic
Update Magazine Issue 86
Read CRY Update 86 here Issue 86 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2021. There were a lot of major fundraising events in this four-month period after so many had been cancelled over the last two years due to the pandemic. This started with the Great North
The A-K-A-Day fundraising challenge returns for a second year in memory of Robert Rowan
The A-K-A-Day in May challenge has returned for its second year in memory of Robert Rowan who tragically passed away in 2018 at the age of 28 due to an undiagnosed heart condition. It is designed to encourage and support participants’ health and wellbeing throughout the month of May and aims to inspire people of all
London Marathon 2021 write-up
A huge thank you and congratulations from all at CRY to our amazing runners who took part in the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon! Sunday 3rd October 2021 marked a very special day in the charity calendar, as #TeamCRY were finally able to hit the streets of London and complete 26.2 miles. We were delighted to
CRY Update Magazine Issue 85
Read Update Magazine Issue 85 here Issue 85 of the CRY Update reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2021. From June, fundraising and screening levels started returning to pre-COVID levels as events around the country started picking up and we returned to holding regular screening events again. We also transformed the
A-K-A Day in May 2021
A-K-A-DAY is a virtual charity challenge designed to encourage and support your health and wellbeing throughout the month of May and beyond. Walk, run, skate, cycle, roll – cover the distance any way you want to, so long as the power comes from you! You can also choose a combination of activities e.g. run one day
CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2021 Write up
2021 Sunday 27th June 2021 marked the 15th anniversary of CRY’s flagship event, the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk. Walking virtually for the second year in a row, we are pleased to say over 315 people from all over the country took part, to connect with each other and remember those they have lost. Like
