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CRY was founded in 1995 to raise awareness of conditions that can lead to Young Sudden Cardiac Death (YSCD); Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS); SADS

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CRY promotes:

    heart screening

    ECG Testing Programmes

    medical research

The CRY Centre for Cardiac Pathology facilitates a fast track coroner / pathology referral service managed by cardiac pathologist Dr Mary Sheppard

Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die suddenly from undiagnosed heart conditions

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 Medical information booklet

CRY's Vision 2012:   to work with cardiologists and family doctors to promote and protect the cardiac health of our young by establishing good practice and screening facilities devoted to significantly reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death throughout the UK.

Please call us on 01737 363222 if you have suffered a bereavement

 

Support the CRY Cyclathon and win an iPad 2, iPod Touch or Olympic tickets!
CRY has been chosen as the charity to fundraise at this year’s British Cardiovascular Society Annual Conference and will be running a 'Cyclathon' event using a static exercise bike.  Anyone can support and / or enter this event, with the chance to win some fantastic prizes whilst raising money and awareness for CRY!

London Marathon 2012 - 22nd April 2012
Congratulations and a huge "thank you" to all who ran the 2012 Virgin London Marathon in aid of CRY, on Sunday 22nd April 2012. We are in awe of every one of you for your outstanding efforts to raise awareness and funds for CRY.

CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2012
Join CRY for the 6th annual CRY Heart of
London Bridges Walk. This event offers the opportunity to show support for CRY, remember young people, raise funds and help raise awareness of young sudden cardiac death.
Online registration now open!

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CRY featured in ITV Sport's official guide to Euro 2012
A feature on CRY's screening programme has been included in ITV Sport's official guide to the Euro 2012 football tournament.  The publication - on sale now - includes comments and insights by ITV’s top pundits, as well as profiles on all of the competing teams.

Local families in Wales come together to highlight tragic heart conditions affecting the young
Bereaved families from across Wales attended an event at the National Assembly on Wednesday 2nd May, to raise awareness of sudden cardiac death in the young.

CRY SADS booklet

CRY Bereavement Support Days  2012 dates and venues confirmed
Every year CRY
holds a number of
Regional Bereavement Support Days for bereaved families around the UK.  2012 also sees three special events for bereaved mums, partners and siblings.  Please book early to secure your place(s).

New cardiac support group for young people launches in the North
A meeting of the nationwide support group myheart was held in Leeds on Sunday 29th April, with the aim of reaching out to local people aged 12-35 who believed themselves to be fit and healthy but have been suddenly diagnosed with and treated for a heart condition.

Proceeds to CRY

Fishing With Harry:
A Tale Of Piscatorial Mayhem
by Tony Baws

CRY asks the British public to 'sign up' in support of screening
Following the sudden collapse of footballer
Fabrice Muamba, CRY has launched a national campaign (e-petition - see below) to urge the Government to review its current policy on cardiac screening.  The Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP and CRY Patron John Inverdale have lent their support to this campaign.

CRY e-petition: The government must change their policy on cardiac screening in young people

Please sign CRY's e-petition urging the government to immediately and comprehensively review their policy on cardiac screening in young people. This policy currently says “Screening should not be offered".




 

Living with a condition

Pixie Lott becomes CRY Patron
CRY is delighted to
announce that singer Pixie Lott has become a CRY Patron.  Pixie became aware of CRY after pupils at Amesbury School in Surrey recorded a version of her song "Boys and Girls" to help raise funds and awareness for CRY in memory of former pupil Sebastian English.

The video to accompany the school's version of the song has become a YouTube hit and the song itself is available to download from iTunes with all proceeds going to CRY.

CRY Medical Information DVD
The CRY Medical Information DVD is the result of a project instigated by Gareth Mallon of the East Midlands Ambulance Service.  The DVD contains a wealth of medical information aimed at paramedics and other health professionals.

CRY Representatives

CRY Parliamentary Reception 2011
CRY's annual
Parliamentary Reception was held in the Terrace Marquee at Westminster on Wednesday 12th October.  Over 40 MPs attended the event and the Guest of Honour was GB athlete and British Discus Record Holder, Lawrence Okoye.

CRY International Conference - London, October 2012  (exact dates TBC)
This annual event
attracts speakers and delegates from around the globe, including many of the world's leading experts on sports cardiology and young sudden cardiac death.

CRY Screening Services

Coroners and Justice Act Campaign
23/11/2011 - Stunning u-turn by Secretary of State, Ken Clarke. The prospect of losing the battle in the House of Lords
(who were so successful a year ago in blocking the Government's decision to axe the role of Chief Coroner) has resulted in a last minute amendment establishing the role of Chief Coroner in the Public Bodies Bill. 

CRY Centre for Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions and Sports Cardiology - Launch
Wednesday 28th April
2010 saw the official launch of the CRY Centre for Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions and Sports Cardiology at St George's Hospital in Tooting, London.

Charity Parachute Jump
Free parachute jump for charity fundraisers

In memory of Stephen Adams
"Steve was a very motivational man and many of his quotes run through my head and keep me strong... ...I want to bring up two very happy girls because I know that would make Steve very proud of me."

CRY posters and CRY leaflets / booklets
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CRY merchandise and CRY Christmas cards
CRY has a range of merchandise including soft toys, pens, golf balls, water bottles, caps, clothing and more.  CRY also has a large variety of Christmas cards which can be purchased all year round.  Buy direct at the CRY online shop or download an order form here.

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