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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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CRY is delighted to
announce the support
of Calor Gas Ltd

 

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

 

Fishing With Harry: A Tale Of Piscatorial Mayhem by Tony Baws
"Without doubt the best book, not just angling-related, that I have read in a long time. If you enjoy a really hilarious story... ...then you simply must read it. I promise that you will laugh out loud MANY times."
Keith Arthur, Angling Times/Sky TV/talkSPORT.  All royalties from sales of this book are being donated to CRY

Baroness Finlay of Llandaff becomes CRY Patron
CRY is delighted to announce that Baroness Finlay of Llandaff has become a Patron.  Baroness Finlay is an Independent Crossbench member of the House of Lords.

Rob Key becomes CRY Patron
CRY is extremely pleased to announce that Rob Key has become a Patron.  Rob is captain of Kent County Cricket Club and has also represented England in Test and limited overs matches.

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The BRIT 2012 Challenge (The British Inspiration Trust)
CRY Patron Phil Packer has launched the BRIT 2012
Challenge. As part of this new initiative, the public are being encouraged to undertake walks of 2012 miles (as individuals or teams!) to raise money for the charity of their choice - making this an excellent way for people to raise funds for CRY!  Click here for more details
CRY publishes new medical information booklet
Cardiac Conditions in the Young: From
ARVC to WPW offers information on many heart conditions and their treatment. It can be ordered from the CRY office or downloaded directly from the website.

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). 

CRY Postcard Campaign, Scotland Launch - 1st December 2011
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.

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"Don't Cry" CD - raising funds and awareness for CRY
A special 4 track CD
has been released by CRY, initially to help promote CRY Raising Awareness Week 2011.  CRY supporter Steve Percival created the CD and all proceeds from sales will go to CRY.  Now also available through iTunes

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.




 

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.

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. 

Charity Parachute Jump
Free parachute jump for charity fundraisers

More fundraising events!

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 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

CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2011
The 5th CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk on Sunday 17th July was led by CRY supporters Anne and Trefor Thomas from Llantrisant, Wales and their friends.  An amazing 767 adults, children and dogs registered to take part this year including 99 people who registered on the day. To see the write-up click here

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.

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

In memory of Alex Simpson

"On 13th January 2011, our lives were changed forever. My lovely son Alex passed away. Alex was 3 weeks off his nineteenth birthday. He was a typical teenage lad, liked nights out with his friends and spent a lot of time with his girlfriend"

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

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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.  Merchandise and cards also available via CRY's online shop

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

 
 


 

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