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Date Press Release
   
30/04/13 New research highlights risk of 'false positives' among black athletes following cardiac testing
Researchers funded by CRY have published new research in one of the world’s leading cardiology journals, 'Circulation', which highlights the importance of expertise when conducting cardiac screening, because of the potential for black athletes to be misdiagnosed with conditions that could cause sudden cardiac death.
28/03/13 CRY responds to the release of a new report from the National Audit of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome
CRY welcomes the fact that the Government is taking such a proactive interest in young sudden cardiac death. This will help to raise awareness with clinicians and the public and start the process of collating all SADS deaths in the UK to ensure that future screening and treatment policy will be based on a good understanding of the incidence of such tragic events.
15/03/13 Media notice: one year on from Fabrice Muamba's collapse
This weekend (16/17th March 2013) marks the first anniversary of one of the most memorable yet chilling events in British football.
15/03/13 Bereaved family of talented footballer marks 18 year association with CRY
Weekend of free cardiac screening to coincide with the anniversary of the sudden collapse of footballer, Fabrice Muamba.
The Marshall family, from Ormskirk in Lancashire, are offering 200 free heart screenings to young people within their community in the North West, in partnership CRY.
05/03/13 Health Secretary sets out strategy to tackle mortality and cardiovascular diseases
Response from Dr Steven Cox, Director of Screening at the charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY):
"Today’s announcement reinforces the importance of health checks to improve prevention and management of people at risk of heart conditions. We also hope this is will be a positive step in working with GPs to ensure the correct referrals for young people with cardiac symptoms (e.g. chest pain and passing out)."
01/02/13 Statement from CRY Founder and Chief Executive, Alison Cox MBE, regarding the dangers of certain drugs / medications for people with with heart conditions
Alison Cox MBE, Chief Executive and Founder of CRY comments: “At CRY, we have always issued a warning that everyone - particularly people with a suspected or pre-existing condition affecting the heart - needs to take extra care with medication or some supplements.  All medicines - both those prescribed by your doctor and those purchased over the counter for conditions as simple as the common cold - must be checked, as some can increase the risk of sudden death."
12/12/12

Jason McCartney MP marks a milestone as he becomes the 100th member of the Cardiac Risk in the Young All Party Parliamentary Group
Jason McCartney (MP for Colne Valley) is lending his support to CRY by agreeing to become a member of the Cardiac Risk in the Young All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).  However, Mr McCartney’s move has special significance for CRY as he is officially the 100th MP who has signed up to work closely with the charity to try to improve awareness of sudden cardiac death in young people.

10/12/12 Local family visit leading London hospital after raising funds for vital new cardiac equipment
Lesley and Roger Pope from Burgess Hill were joined at the weekend (Saturday 8th December) by a number of local friends and family members as they officially unveiled two new ECG (electrocardiogram) machines at the CRY Centre for Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions and Sports Cardiology, St George’s Hospital, London.
28/11/12 Siblings: the Forgotten Mourners
Bereavement experts from Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) today [Wednesday 28 November 2012] unveiled a unique new book for the brothers and sisters of young people who have tragically lost their lives to sudden cardiac death.
08/10/12 Stephen Gateley's younger brother, Tony, releases new charity song "He's Still Around" to mark the third anniversary of Stephen's tragic death
Loyal fans from across the world are today (Monday 8th October 2012) downloading a new single from Tony Gately. Tony’s first ever song was written in memory of his brother, Stephen, with proceeds helping to raise funds for the charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).
11/07/12 New research calls for urgent review of cardiac screening policy among black athletes
Published review suggests that some athletes may be unnecessarily ruled out of competitive sports
Researchers funded by the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) have published a review in the journal “Heart” (July 6 2012)1 that could reshape future national guidelines for the testing of elite athletes of black ethnicity.
03/07/12 Getting to the heart of the problem
Doctors working to cut the number of people in the UK who die from undiagnosed cardiac conditions each year, will be presenting their research at this year’s Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition which opens today (3 July).  Every week in the UK, 12 seemingly fit and healthy young people under the age of 35 die from these conditions.
30/06/12 Local family teams up with heart charity to bring free heart testing to Chislehurst
The Daniels family from Bickley, near Chislehurst, hosted a free cardiac screening session for teenagers from local sports clubs, in memory of their son, Ben, who died
suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition last year. He was aged just 15.  Ben collapsed without warning whilst playing football with his Ex Blues FC teammates on March 5th 2011. Despite the heroic efforts of his coach, team mates, paramedics and the staff at St. Thomas hospital, he passed away three day later on 8th March.
23/05/12 Leading charity 'gets in a spin' at heart conference in Manchester
Specialist heart charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has been invited to host a 3-day static ‘cyclathon’ at the Annual Conference of the British Cardiovascular Society (taking place at Manchester Central, 28-30 May 2012). The charity – which is dedicated to reducing the incidence of young sudden cardiac death through its pioneering screening programme – will be hosting the fundraising challenge across the 3 day event and will be encouraging delegates to take part to see how many miles they can clock up in a 5 minute ‘slot’.
02/05/12 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.

29/04/12

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.
20/04/12 Families from across the South West meet in Taunton to unveil new postcard to highlight tragic heart conditions
Families from across the South West region (from Cornwall to Bristol) came together in Taunton to help launch a major regional campaign to highlight the shocking statistic that 12 young, apparently fit and healthy people (aged 35 and under) are tragically dying suddenly every week in the UK from previously undiagnosed heart conditions.
04/04/12 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 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.
28/03/12 CRY screening - Everton FC
Members of the Marshall family, from Ormskirk (Lancashire), travelled to the grounds of Everton Football Club at Goodison Park to lend their support to a free cardiac screening session, organised by CRY.  The Marshall family (John, Maureen and daughter, Hayley) was instrumental in launching the charity when John and Maureen's son, John, died suddenly from a condition known as Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) in 1995.
25/03/12 CRY myheart meeting - Reigate
A meeting of the nationwide support group myheart was held in Reigate on Sunday 25th March, 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.
18/03/12 Statement from the charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), following the sudden collapse of Bolton’s Fabrice Muamba during a match against Tottenham on Saturday 17th March
Dr Steve Cox, Director of Screening at CRY says: “Every week in the UK, 12 apparently fit and healthy young people, under the age of 35, die from undiagnosed cardiac conditions. 80% of these deaths will occur with no prior symptoms."
   
01/12/11

Families from across Scotland unveil new postcard to highlight tragic heart condition
Bereaved families from across Scotland are helping to launch a major regional campaign to highlight the shocking statistic showing that the number of young people who lose their lives to the tragic condition sudden cardiac death now stands at 12 every week – a staggering 50% rise on previous estimates.

February 2011

CRY's Coroners and Justice Act Campaign
A leading heart charity that offers specialist bereavement services following the sudden death of young people from undiagnosed heart conditions, is warning that the Government’s plans to abolish a key part of the Coroners and Justice Act (2009) will have a devastating effect on thousands of families across England and Wales.

   
26/10/10

All elite rugby union players in England above the age of 16 to be offered cardiac screening
All Aviva Premiership players, Regional Academy players above the age of 16 and England representative team players down to Under 16 level, will be offered testing for cardiac abnormalities in a screening programme announced today at Twyford Avenue, the training base for London Wasps, by Premiership Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Rugby Players' Association.

18/09/10 CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 2010
A nationwide campaign - the brainchild of the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) - toured England for the second year running in autumn 2010, aiming to reduce the number of sudden deaths from undiagnosed heart conditions in apparently fit and healthy young people.
26/08/10 MP goes "in at the deep end" as he swims for CRY as part of the charity's 15th anniversary campaign
Labour leadership contender, Andy Burnham MP, will be joining around 9,000 fellow swimmers as he takes part, for the second year running, in the world famous Great North Swim - swimming one mile across the impressive Lake Windermere in Cumbria. Mr Burnham, MP for Leigh, has been a loyal supporter of the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) since 2002, shortly after he became an MP
02/07/10

Local families unveil new postcard to highlight tragic heart condition
Twelve families across the East of England (Essex to Lincolnshire) are helping to launch a major regional campaign to highlight the shocking statistic showing that the number of young people who lose their lives to the tragic condition sudden cardiac death now stands at 12 every week – a staggering 50% rise on previous estimates.

29/06/10

Leading London sports college stages a week of sponsored swims
Hundreds of young students from South West London are making a splash this week in a bid to raise awareness and vital funds for CRY.  Students at Ernest Bevin College in Tooting are using National Sports Week to launch a series of "swimathons" for CRY.

11/06/10 World Cup Parties for CRY
Andy Scott, former professional footballer and Manager of Brentford FC is supporting CRY's 15th anniversary with a new fundraising initiative – World Cup Parties for CRY. Andy will be ‘kicking off’ the nationwide scheme by inviting his friends and family to join him to watch one of the key matches in return for a small donation.  
28/04/10 Official launch of the CRY Centre for Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions and Sports Cardiology
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. This is the world’s first specialist, multi-disciplinary centre dedicated to young sudden cardiac death and will operate under the direction of Professor Sanjay Sharma, Professor of Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions and Sports Cardiology at St George's Hospital. It brings together expertise in general population screening, sports cardiology and inherited cardiovascular disease.
01/04/10

Local girl to join legendary fundraiser in a marathon effort for heart charity
Laura John (20) from Southampton is taking part in a unique Virgin London Marathon challenge – ‘26’ – organised by inspirational fundraiser and patron of the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) Phil Packer.  Representing CRY, Laura will be one of the ‘support walkers’ each joining Phil for one mile of the 26 mile course to help him complete the ‘26’ Challenge in 26 hours for 26 charities. 

05/03/10 Local families unveil new postcard to highlight tragic heart condition
Bereaved families from across the Home Counties and South of England are helping to launch a major regional campaign to highlight the shocking statistic showing that the number of young people who lose their lives to the tragic condition sudden cardiac death now stands at 12 every week – a staggering 50% rise on previous estimates.
   
12/11/09 Local families unveil new postcard to highlight tragic heart condition
Bereaved families from across Wales are helping to launch a major regional campaign to highlight the shocking statistic showing that the number of young people who lose their lives to the tragic condition sudden cardiac death now stands at 12 every week – a staggering 50% rise on previous estimates.
16/10/09 CRY 'paves the way' for how a national cardiac screening programme could look
To coincide with Raising Awareness Week, CRY has announced the first initiative in the UK to screen every 14-year-old born in 1995 (the year that CRY was founded) across the South East.
15/10/09 CRY Chief Executive Alison Cox MBE reacts to the death of Stephen Gately
"Every week in the UK, 12 apparently fit and healthy young people – that is, aged 35 and under – die suddenly from a previously undiagnosed heart condition. The tragic death of Stephen Gately, aged just 33, is yet another reminder of the cruel and indiscriminate nature of this syndrome. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends as we understand only too well (from our daily experiences with families who have lost a son, daughter, sibling or partner) the truly devastating impact of sudden cardiac death."
22/09/09 Local  woman takes "centre stage" in the heart of London to raise awareness for leading charity
The shocking statistic that 12 young1 people die suddenly every week in the UK from an undiagnosed heart condition2 will be ‘shouted from the rooftops’ at the end of this month [Monday 28 September] as a local woman takes her place on the infamous ‘Fourth Plinth’ in London’s Trafalgar Square.  Sian, (26) from Llantrisant, tragically lost her brother, Gareth, in February 2007, aged just 21. Gareth (who studied law international politics) died in his sleep from a previously undiagnosed heart condition (Long QT Syndrome) and, at the time, was sharing a house in Cardiff with two former school friends, having graduated from Aberystwyth University. A fit, active and apparently healthy young man, Gareth’s sudden death devastated his family and local community.
29/06/09 CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 09 finishes in Brentford - 29th June 2009
Today, charity Cardiac Risk in the Young and health and well-being company Philips unveil the first results from their Test My Heart Tour 09.  The tour visited 13 locations in England and tested over 2,000 young people’s hearts to detect any abnormalities that could lead to Sudden Death Syndrome.
29/06/09 CRY supporter chosen to toss the coin at the Wimbledon Men's Singles Final
James Doherty, member of the CRY Surgery Supporters Network, will be tossing the coin at the 2009 Men's Singles Final at Wimbledon.  James is a former Junior County Tennis Champion who was forced to give up competitive sport after being diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome.
02/05/09 Families unveil new postcard to highlight tragic heart condition
Families from the North East of England gathered together on Saturday 2nd May to help launch CRY's new '12 a week' postcard campaign in their area of the UK.  This was the fifth such regional launch of the new postcard campaign, following on from launches in the North West, Midlands, Northern Ireland and South East.
02/05/09

First free heart testing tour of England

CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 09 aims to reduce number of heart deaths of apparently fit and healthy young people.
A new national campaign aiming to reduce the number of undiagnosed heart conditions will kick-off in Durham on the 2nd May.

06/04/09 Families unveil new postcard to highlight tragic heart condition
Families from the Liverpool area and across the North West are joining together to help launch a major regional campaign to highlight shocking new statistics that show the number of young people who lose their lives to the tragic condition sudden cardiac death now stands at 12 every week – a staggering 50% rise on previous estimates.
13/03/09 Powerful campaign pays tribute to the young faces behind sudden cardiac death
Families from Birmingham and across the Midlands are joining together at a poignant event this week (Friday 13th March) as they help to launch a major regional campaign to highlight shocking new statistics that show the number of young people who lose their lives to the tragic condition sudden cardiac death now stands at 12 every week – a staggering 50% rise on previous estimates.
13/02/09 "Life Years Lost..."
This month (February 2009), the charity – Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) – is launching an emotive campaign to highlight the devastating impact of sudden death in young people (aged 35 and under).  The results of a new survey*, commissioned by CRY, show that awareness of sudden cardiac death - that now claims the lives of 12 young people every week in the UK – remains low, with less than half of people questioned (45%) saying they knew about the scale of deaths in the UK.
20/01/09 The feelings of bereaved parents finally to be recognised by the "system"
CRY has
applauded the launch of the reformed Coroners and Justice Bill which includes a number of important changes that will affect those people suffering from bereavement and facing complex and distressing inquests or inquiries.
   
20/11/08

Postcard Campaign Highlights the Deaths of 12 People Each Week

Today in Belfast, Cardiac Risk in the Young launched its Northern Ireland postcard campaign. The symbolic postcard highlights the deaths of 12 young people from Northern Ireland of undiagnosed fatal heart conditions most of which are genetic. This is the latest leg in CRY's campaign promoting the value of screening across Northern Ireland and the UK.

07/11/08

Leading heart charity welcomes new initiative to 'track' sudden cardiac death in the young

National database hopes to cut deaths by making families & coroners more aware of ‘heart health history’

An announcement from the Department of Health and a collaboration of pathologists and heart experts has received praise from the campaigning and awareness raising charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

04/11/08

Launch of the Sudden Cardiac Death pathology database

In most middle-aged and older adults, sudden cardiac death is caused by coronary artery disease.  In contrast, sudden cardiac death in individuals aged less than 35 years is frequently caused by inherited disorders of cardiac muscle (cardiomyopathy) and cardiac rhythm (ion channelopathies).  The genetic nature of many of these diseases means that the relatives of young sudden cardiac death victims are at risk. 

14/10/08

Families gather to unveil striking new postcard to help highlight tragic heart condition

Bereaved families from London and the South East have been joined by MPs from all parties to launch a nationwide awareness campaign to highlight shocking new statistics that show the number of young people who lose their lives from the tragic condition sudden cardiac death now stands at 12 every week – a staggering 50% rise on previous estimates.

10/10/08

CRY Awareness Week

C.R.Y. (Cardiac Risk in the Young), Brentford’s secondary Away Shirt Sponsors, launch, for the fourth consecutive year, their Raising Awareness Week today.  The Week, which will see many different events being organised throughout the country, is specifically designed as the title suggests to raise awareness of sudden death syndrome (SDS), specifically in the young (under 35).

07/03/08

New labs 'promise' answers for hundreds of bereaved families

The agonising wait endured by many families following the sudden – and tragic – death of a child or partner could soon be over as London opens the UK’s first ever ‘fast-track’ pathology laboratories to help analyse the causes of unexpected cardiac death in ‘apparently’ fit and healthy young people.

28/02/08

New Secretary of State "kicks off" CRY initiative to help young footballers

The Secretary of State for Media, Culture and Sport - Andy Burnham MP - joins families whose children or partners died suddenly whilst playing football, to raise awareness of sudden cardiac death in the young at a launch at 11 Downing Street.

   
20/11/07

CRY Breakfast and Private View of "Renaissance Siena: Art for a City"

On Tuesday 20th November 2007, CRY held its first ever event at the prestigious National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, London - a breakfast and private view of the exhibition "Renaissance Siena: Art for a City".

02/11/07

CRY Chief Executive awarded MBE

Alison Cox, CRY's Founder and Chief Executive, was awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2007, for Services to Healthcare.  Alison says "This honour is a tremendous acknowledgement of the courage and suffering of CRY families."

04/09/07

‘Silent at Heart’ - Local artist launches lifesaving art in the heart of London

An emotive new art exhibition (which opened on Monday at a prestigious Mayfair gallery) is helping to raise awareness of a tragic cardiac condition, known as sudden cardiac death - which claims the lives of at least 8 young people every week in the UK -  by showcasing a range of pioneering works, reflecting the heartbreak felt by many young patients and their families.

23/08/07

Lifesaving Art hits the heart of London - ‘Silent at Heart’ exhibition opens at The Air Gallery on September 4th 2007

‘Silent at Heart’ showcases the commissioned artworks produced by 5 professional artists and 30 Art, Design and Media A-Level students as part of an innovative arts & biomedicine project, which uses Art to raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Death in the Young.  This impressive exhibition of 40 artworks gives visitors a unique insight into the medical investigations designed to identify those at risk of Sudden Cardiac Death.

26/07/07

CRY to launch 5 year athlete cardiac research project to help understand the causes of Sudden Cardiac Death

UK charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is launching the Save Our Athletes Research Project, a 5 year inclusive athlete cardiac research study lead by CRY, involving data from the USA and Germany. By concentrating on all elite athletes, CRY will be able to gain a broader understanding of the effects of heavy and light exercise on the heart.

June 2007

David Walliams launches Heart Screening Partnership with Philips and Cardiac Risk in the Young

Philips and Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) have committed to raise heart awareness through the launch of The Heart Screening Awareness Partnership, designed to help families understand the simple steps involved.  David Walliams, comedian, TV personality and CRY Patron will be supporting the launch of the partnership by appearing in a short film designed to show young people that the screening process is not a scary one.

08/03/07

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) launches hard hitting postcard campaign in Scotland, highlighting tragedy of young sudden cardiac death

Leading charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, is launching the final stop of their national  postcard campaign, bringing the tragedy of preventable sudden cardiac death in the young (YSCD) home to MPs. Over 400 young people a year die from this treatable condition. The postcards are addressed to MPs with the aim of bolstering support for the CRY All Party Parliamentary Group and to raise awareness about the tragic and preventable loss of life.

01/03/07

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) invests £300,000 to advance understanding of genetic silent killer – young sudden cardiac death

Two years on from publication of the NHS Chapter 8 strategy on Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death, leading charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), has committed to fund coroner referrals to an expert cardiac pathologist when a young person dies suddenly and the cause is unknown. 

09/02/07

CRY forges ahead as their All Party Parliamentary Group gains its 100th member

Today, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), the UK’s number one charity for reducing young sudden cardiac death, is pleased to announce that the Cardiac Risk in the Young All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has gained its 100th member.

   
26/10/06

Leading heart charity opens life-saving clinic in Northern Ireland

This week Northern Ireland sees the launch of the first independently-funded heart screening clinic at the University of Ulster. The clinic, set up by leading heart charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), will offer a screening service using the facilities at the UU Clinic in the University at the Jordanstown campus. The official launch is on 1st November and will be attended by former Ireland and Ulster rugby star Gary Longwell.

July 2006

CRY fund pioneering research into sudden cardiac death in young people

Prominent heart charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) announced this month at a packed Parliamentary Reception attended by its newest patron, David Walliams of ‘Little Britain’ fame, it will be funding new research into the causes of sudden cardiac death in young people.

06/07/06

John Grogan, MP for Selby joins TV comedian David Walliams in CRY to raise awareness of cardiac risk in the young

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) were delighted to welcome newest patron David Walliams to open their Annual Parliamentary Reception yesterday evening. The Little Britain comedian, having just completed his fantastic channel swim in just over 10 hours, attended the event to raise awareness of CRY’s work in preventing Sudden Cardiac Death.

27/06/06

Heart Charity Cardiac Risk in the Young announce new Initiative to help prevent Sudden Cardiac Death in the Young

At this year’s annual Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) reception, as part of the CRY Raising Awareness Week, CRY will be announcing a major new initiative funding research which will be conducted by Dr Mary Sheppard of the National Heart and Lung institute at the Royal Brompton Hospital.

28/04/06 Press release by Doreen Harley following the re-opening of the Inquest of her late daughter Lisa Jane Browne

Lisa’s family wish to thank, most sincerely, Mr Nicholas Rheinberg, the Coroner for Cheshire, for his help and support which has enabled this new Inquest to take place.  Grateful thanks also go to Dr Elijah Behr for his care and dedication in screening us all, and for arranging for Lisa’s post mortem tissue to be genetically tested.

25/04/06

Inquest re-opened after family’s five-year struggle

On Friday 28th April 2006 at 2pm, after a five-year struggle by her family, the inquest into the death of the paediatric nurse, Lisa Jane Browne (born Lisa Jane Harley) from Stoke-on-Trent will be reopened in the publics' interest, following personal intervention by the attorney general. The new inquest will be held in the West Annexe of the Town Hall, Warrington.

01/03/06 Early findings show Government framework to reduce sudden cardiac deaths in young people is ineffective

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) publishes the results of a new survey which indicates that one year on since the introduction of Chapter 8: Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death of the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease, a staggering 97% of all Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) interviewed said they had failed to develop a strategy for implementing any of the new Chapter’s specific guidelines for children and young people.

   
31/03/05

RFU support cardiac screening for young players

RFU Performance Director, Chris Spice said “The work undertaken by CRY is fantastic. We all want our young players to be in the best possible shape and the CRY awareness campaign is a very effective one."

   
28/07/04

CRY Chairman and Consultant nominated for Screening Bill working group

CRY Chairman Dr Greg Whyte and CRY's consultant Dr Sanjay Sharma are the first nominations for the working group (Sudden Death in the Young / Screening) to be chaired by Professor Bill McKenna, world expert on young sudden cardiac death.

05/07/04 Game, set and match to local girl, Laura
Laura John (14) from Southampton yesterday took on the prestigious role as official ‘coin tosser’ for the Men’s Singles Final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships – representing the national charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).
12/03/04 Department of Health Press Release
"I have seen the tragedy of sudden death first hand, when the 22 year old son of a good friend collapsed suddenly and died...Today's announcement will help prevent such deaths and I am delighted that the Government has taken this terrible condition seriously." Dari Taylor MP.
12/03/04 Cardiac Risk in the Young heart screening bill
Heart campaigners have thrown their support behind a new Private Member's Bill calling for legislation to grant effective, automatic screening on the NHS for all families at high risk of sudden cardiac death syndrome.
07/01/04 European success in campaign to recognise "Sudden Death Syndrome" 
'Mission accomplished' Our campaign linking with MEP's Linda McAvan and Catherine Stihler and the World Health Organisation (WHO) to get an international code for sudden death syndrome conditions has been achieved.
07/10/03 Campaign to recognise "Sudden Death Syndrome" goes to Europe
On Wednesday, Labour MEPs Linda McAvan and Catherine Stihler are launching a new pan European campaign in the European Parliament in Brussels calling on the World Health Organisation to officially recognise and name the syndrome. 
   
02/05/03 BHF scientists Discover New Test for Sudden Adult Death, SADS
A new pan European study released today and funded by the BHF, has identified an abnormality in the heart that will help predict those people who may be at risk from so-called sudden adult death syndrome (SADS). 
29/04/03 Could remedies be making people victims of mystery heart killer?
The BHF is funding a project to discover whether ‘apparently healthy’ adults in could be at risk from potentially fatal heart arrhythmias after taking over the counter remedies for common complaints such as hay fever or indigestion
28/03/03 BHF calls for research into Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. 
Leading charity asks if mystery sudden adult deaths could be just the ‘tip of the iceberg’.
   
08/07/02 All Party Parliamentary Group for Cardiac Risk in the Young
MP Kevan Jones has been working with CRY over the last few months, to bring together interested parties in Westminster and form the group.
   
     
 

 

 

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