“We would not have got through the past year without them”
Friends & family of local man who died suddenly from hidden heart condition pledge to raise funds and awareness for the cardiac charity who provided support Just 12 months ago (22 February 2021) the Parris family (who all live in the Hastings area) were left devastated following the sudden and tragic death of their son and
Heart screening activist Abby Lang runs for Young Scotswoman of the Year alongside athlete Meghan Porterfield
Medical student Abby Lang, from Longforgan in Perthshire, is a leading young voice in the campaign for a national heart screening service. The 21-year-old, who is also an IWill social action ambassador, persuaded all 59 Scottish MPs to pledge their support for the programme, which will prevent young people from dying of undiagnosed heart conditions. Despite
Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation are once again able to hold screenings facilitated by CRY
Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation is able to provide heart screenings at Noble’s Hospital again. The charity was unable to hold screenings for the past two years because of the pandemic. The team described themselves as ’uncontrollably excited’ to announce the screening dates – which were quickly fully booked. This set of screenings will take place at the
Four Trigs holds fundraising challenge in aid of CRY
Participants in this year’s 4 Trigs Challenge have raised £2,302 for a leading heart charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). This was made up of entry fees and donations. Organisers Marion and Robert Hayman said: “Without our amazing team of marshals and helpers and the support of the community we would not be able to
Barnton FC is helping raise awareness by taking part in a screening event run by CRY
BARNTON FC and 1874 Northwich are getting involved in raising awareness for heart issues in young people. Players from both clubs are set to take part in a cardiac screening event run by the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young next month. The event has been organised by Deborah Dixon, a prolific campaigner for CRY who
Charity ball in aid of CRY in memory of Maddy Campbell
The Campbell family are hosting a charity ball to raise money in memory of Maddy Campbell who passed away due to a heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The event is being staged at Marks Tey Hotel, and is being held to help raise money so the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young can hold a heart
University Flatmates Take on Bath Half Marathon in Memory of Anthony Evans
Bristol Live, 3rd February 2022 “We were all put in a flat together in our first year of uni. There were 16 of us so it was quite a big flat and we had never met each other before,” said Olivia Bolton, one of Anthony’s flat mates. “Anthony was the first person I met and I
Best Friends and Family Team Up to Walk 23 Miles for CRY
Ipswich Star, 25th January 2022 In 2018, when he was 26 years old, Suffolk footballer Matthew Mackenzie received a shocking diagnosis of cardiomyopathy that cut his career short. Now, Matthew and his best friend George along with his dad, Ian Mackenzie, brother, Daniel Mackenzie, uncle, Keith Jennings and brother-in-law, Tom Monk have teamed up to complete
Peaky Blinders Charity Shindig
On the 13th November 2021 we held a “Peaky Blinders Charity Shindig” at the Doubletree By Hilton in Sheffield . We arranged for a Vintage car www.cottamcarriages.co.uk (provided free of charge) to be available on arrival so that the guests could have their photographs taken by www.ouiouiphotography.co.uk who kindly donated their time and the images. As the guests arrived, they
Family of Tom Clabburn Still Fighting to Save Lives in His Memory After 14 Years
My London News, 5th October 2021 Tom Clabburn was 14 years old when he passed away due to an undiagnosed heart condition in 2007. His parents, Paul Clabburn and Claire Prosser (who also tragically passed away due to a heart condition in 2014), set up a memorial fund with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and, since
John Keast Runs Final Marathon for CRY in Memory of Jonathon Hayman
Sidmouth Herald, June 5th 2021 A keen runner for 40 years, in June, John ran 26.2 miles along the Sidmouth seafront. This run, in memory of Jonathan Hayman and in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), marked his final marathon. At 60 years old, due to a longstanding heart condition, John had decided that
Run the Peaks team to take on the tallest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales and run the distance between them.
Four runners take on the gruelling challenge of not only trekking the tallest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales, but they will also run the distance between them.The team who have called themselves, ‘Run the Peaks’ consist of Lori MacPherson (34), Andy Bentley (43), Chris Sutcliffe (39), and Mike Munro (31).They will be raising funds for
Letterston drummer, Bob Thomas completed a 100-mile ultramarathon whilst towing a full drum kit and then performed a music concert at the end of the challenge.
Bob completed this very demanding challenge for Cardiac Risk in the Young (Cry) a charity which is very close to home. As a child he lost his older sister, Sarah, (16 Years old) to an undiagnosed heart condition.Bob Said “It hit my family horrendously. It was the strangest experience. Being 11 you don’t know how to
The Cycle Saturdays Team Takes On “The Lang Way Doon!”Challenge For CRY in Memory of Andrew Lancastle
Well we gave it a crack.. Completing 205miles in a moving time of 17 hours. 119 miles short of the 324mile challenge – “The Lang Way Doon”! There was a lot of ups and downs along the way and that was not just the route and terrain! We had a brilliant team, and a great support
North Dorset 7s to host tournament on Saturday 24 July 2021 in Gillingham to help raise awareness and support for CRY.
North Dorset 7s (ND7s) have announced that they will be holding their annual one day rugby 7s tournament. This is one of the largest community-run, one day rugby tournaments in the South West and will go ahead on Saturday 24 July 2021 at North Dorset RFC in Gillingham, Dorset. This is the eighth year and organisers
Andy Key’s Friends and Family Celebrate His Life and Say Goodbye with a Charity Football Match
LancsLive, 6 July 2021 Andy suddenly collapsed and passed away at home at just 31 years old. Sunday, July 4th, marked 6 months since his sudden death which his fiancée Danielle Riley was told via a pathologist report was due to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS). To celebrate his life, keep his memory alive and give
Franklen’s Ride in Memory of Daniel Hughes
Franklen was accompanied on the ride by his father (Martin Howell) and Dan’s best friend, Nathan Shaw (Martin’s cousin). They where sent on their way by the Town Crier from Leek (Bill Lomas). Half way around Franklen fell off and cut his knee, but after being patched up with Star Wars plasters he bravely carried on.
Charity Football Match at Eastwood CFC on Sunday 25th July 2021 at 3pm
Underdogs United FC vs Football 4 CharitiesDate: 25th July 2021Kick Off: 15:00 (3pm)Venue: Eastwood CFC, Chewton Street, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3HBEntry Fee’s: Adults – £3, 3-16’s – £1.50Raffle tickets: £1 per strip
PR6 Memorial Charity Match In Memory of Paul Rees
The Charity Match will be held on Saturday, 3rd of July 2021 in Parc Myrddin, Carmarthen. Proceeds will go to the Paul Rees Memorial Fund at Cardiac Risk in the Young.
Skydive in memory of Jamie Phillip
Jamie passed away suddenly on 30th January 2019, he was 27. He had an amazing sense of humour, lived for football and would help anyone. In memory of Jamie and to raise money for CRY, myself and Nikki my daughter did a 15,000ft tandem skydive with skydivebuzz at Dunkeswell airfield.
Running AIR 10k For CRY
“I have never taken part in a race before and I signed up for the AIR 10k (Audio Inspired Running) with Richmond Running Festival, in December 2020 as a challenge to myself since getting into running during the first lockdown and a way to raise money for CRY. The event took place all within Kew Gardens
Staff and students at Hope Valley College are attempting to travel ‘around the world’ in 80 days to raise vital funds for CRY in memory of Charlie Craig.
Hope Valley College students and staff pledge to walk, run or cycle around the world in 80 days. Since starting in mid-February, on average 501km have been travelled per day and they aim to complete the distance by Tuesday, May 4. Over 570 students and teachers have been taking part and as of April 26, a
Kilt Walk For CRY In Memory Of Scott Cowan
My friend Liam and I walked 16 miles around Glasgow as part of the Kiltwalk which supports so many different charities. We wanted to raise awareness for CRY after losing my beautiful 25 year old son Scott last year. Everyone has been so generous and kind and a lot of them have already put their name
Family and Friends of Andrew Key to play 100 holes of golf in his memory.
Family and friends of Andrew Key who passed away earlier this year are to play 100 holes of golf in his memory.The event will take place at Longridge Golf Club on Friday 25th June and will include, “Five and a half rounds of golf, starting at 4.30am, around 30 miles of walking, 15 to 20 hours
Danielle pays tribute to her late partner of 11 years who died aged 31 after a sudden undiagnosed heart condition.
Andrew Key, a father-of-one from Longridge, was found dead in the bath earlier this year having succumbed to Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS), also known as Sudden Adult Death Syndrome.Danielle Riley has paid tribute to her late partner of 11 years who died without showing any signs of prior illness whatsoever. As-well-as having a son together, in