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CRY was founded in 1995 to raise awareness of conditions that can lead to Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD); 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 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die in the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions

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David Walliams launched the Heart Screening Awareness Partnership with Philips and CRY

CRY is delighted to
announce the support
of Calor Gas Ltd

 

CRY's Vision 2010:   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

 

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 SADS booklet
 

CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2010  Photos and write-up now available
The 2010 CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk took place on Sunday 18th July, once again led by CRY Patron Kathryn Harries.  Over 800 adults, children and dogs took part in this annual event, making it the biggest one yet!

Dates confirmed for 2010 CRY International Conferences - 15th and 16th October
The 2010 CRY International Conferences will be at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London on 15th / 16th October.  These conferences attract speakers and delegates from around the globe, including many of the world's leading experts on sports cardiology and young sudden cardiac death.  Online booking available

Charity Parachute Jump
Free parachute jump for charity fundraisers

More fundraising events!

Launch of the CRY '12 a week' postcard in the East of England
On Friday 2nd July 2010, CRY's '12 a week' campaign postcard was launched in the East of England.  The postcard features photos of 12 young people from across the East who lost their lives suddenly to previously undetected heart conditions.

Ernest Bevin College screening and launch of CRY "swimathons" - 28th June 2010
Students at Ernest Bevin College in Tooting were screened by CRY's expert team of doctors prior to commencing a week of sponsored swimming events to raise funds for CRY.  GB Rowing's Matt Wells - CRY Patron and Olympic bronze medallist - was also at the event to lend his support.

CRY Representatives

CRY Northern Ireland Patron Graeme McDowell wins US Open golf
Congratulations to CRY Patron Graeme McDowell on his victory at the US Open golf.  The US Open is one of golf's four 'Majors' and Graeme is the first European to win the event for 40 years.

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.

Postcard campaign

Dates and venues for CRY's 2010 Regional Bereavement Support Days
In 2010 CRY will hold 7 Regional Bereavement Support Days - in Northern Ireland, Scotland, the North of England, the East, the South West, the South East and the Midlands.  Open to bereaved families - please book early to secure your place(s).

CRYSWIM 2010 launched by Andy Burnham
This new CRY project aims to raise awareness of the Swim4life initiative (introduced by Andy Burnham in April 2009) and to raise funds for CRY through the organisation of sponsored swimming events around the country in support of Andy's pledge to do the Great North Swim for CRY in September 2010.

Surgery Support Network

 

Living with a condition

London Marathon 2010
Photos of CRY runners - and supporters - before, during and after the 2010 London Marathon are now available to view on the CRY website.  Please contact CRY if you have any London Marathon photos you would like to be added to our website.

Phil Packer's "26" London Marathon challenge
CRY Patron Phil Packer's "26" Marathon challenge began at 10am on Sunday 25th April. Phil was walking each of the 26 miles of the Marathon course with a different 'support walker' from each of 26 charities that he supports.  For his 'CRY mile', Phil was joined by CRY Surgery Supporters Network member, Laura John.

CRY Screening Services

CRY Parliamentary Reception 2009
On October 21st, CRY hosted its annual Parliamentary Reception at Westminster as part of Raising Awareness Week.  We were delighted to have CRY Patron Phil Packer as Guest of Honour; and over 40 MPs attended the event.

Dr Sanjay Sharma awarded Professorship
We are very proud to announce that CRY's consultant cardiologist, Dr Sanjay Sharma, has been appointed Professor of Inherited Cardiovascular Disease and Sports Cardiology, to be based at St George's Healthcare NHS Trust.

Well done CRY runners
CRY heart costume runners in the London Marathon
London Marathon

CRY on the "One & Other" plinth, Trafalgar Square - 28th September 2009
Sian Thomas was given a 1 hour slot on the "One & Other" plinth at Trafalgar Square on Monday 28th September from 11am to 12 midday.  She chose to dedicate her time on the plinth to raising awareness of CRY; and CRY also had supporters on the ground distributing CRY literature.
CRY pays tribute to Ron Presley OBE
We have just learnt of the death of Ron Presley OBE - CRY's first Chairman.  Ron's interest in CRY, his contacts and influence, helped launch CRY in 1995 and it was thanks to Ron that we managed to do so despite a total lack of financial resources.

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In memory of Hannah Taylor
"She gloried in driving round in her car wearing her designer sunglasses and posing with such a cute little dog.  Hannah if anything was a poser. But then she had much to pose about, a very pretty girl and then a beautiful young woman with the deportment of a thoroughbred."

CRY literature and informationPosters and leaflets
Download copies of CRY posters and leaflets in PDF format (you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Download the song 'Girl' in support of CRY

CRY merchandise and 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.

Older CRY news items can be found on the CRY History page

 
 


 

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