Padelathon for CRY in memory of Aaron Dixon
Read the full article here Keen padel players are being invited to take on an epic 24-hour challenge to help provide young people with potentially life-saving heart screenings. Estate agents Storeys of Cheshire is organising a 24-hour ‘Padelathon’ at Hartford Tennis Club to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).
Charity football game to take place in Colchester in memory of Tom Petley
Read the full article here A charity football game will kick off in Harwich to raise money for potentially life-saving health screenings in the area. Harwich and Parkeston FC will host a charity football match at their Royal Oak ground, in Main Road, on August 24. The money raised will go towards
Family of David Smith host fun day in aid of CRY
Read the full article here A Ramsgate family on a mission to raise funds and awareness for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of a young man who died aged just 23 will be holding an event next month. Talented golfer David Smith led a healthy life with a
Mum climbs Ben Lomond in memory of her son
Read the full article here MOFFAT mum Sharon Duncan has raised £3000 in memory of her son by completing a climb of Ben Lomond last Saturday. Sharon took up the mountainous challenge as part of her family’s continuing effort to raise awareness and funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young
CRY Screening in Sutton Coldfield in memory of Anthony Lane
Read the full article here More than 90 people attended a pioneering screening programme in memory of Anthony Lane, from Rugby. The screening, hosted by Sutton Coldfield Football Club and Rotary Wylde Green, on Sunday (June 29th), tested for undiagnosed heart conditions – and potentially saved five lives. The event, run by
Bhangra class to raise awareness for CRY in memory of Miriam Lee
Read the full article here Miriam Lee died after an unexplained cardiac arrest aged just 17 in August 2016, the day after she received her AS-Level results. She attended Bishop Stopford School before moving to Brooke Weston Academy in Corby to study her A-Levels. She had hoped to go on
Taylor Wimpey South Midlands holds an annual awards dinner raising money for charity
Read the full article here Taylor Wimpey South Midlands hosted its annual Subcontractor Awards on 7th March 2025, as a thank you to its contractors, suppliers and consultants and to also raise money for charity. In total, the raffle and auction held at the event raised £13,455 which was split
CRY Screeings in Badenoch and Strathspey in memory of Calum Mackintosh
Read the full article here SNP MSP Emma Roddick has lodged a formal motion in the Scottish Parliament recognising the work of Ann and Iain Mackintosh, who – in memory of their son, Calum – organised and fundraised the first cardiac screenings to take place in Carrbridge. “I was so inspired
CRY Screening in Carlisle in memory of Liam Dodd
Read the full article here A family from Carlisle have set up a free heart screening weekend to honour their son who passed away after an unexplained cardiac arrest. Liam Dodd, a ‘perfectly fit and healthy’ 20-year-old died in 2019 after coming home from a trip to the cinema with his girlfriend.
Nearly 3,000 people screened in memory of Carli Lansley
Read the full article here A charity in Southend is nearing 3,000 heart screenings since launching after another successful day. The Carli Lansley Foundation marked its 30th and 31st heart screening day with 199 young people receiving ECGs over the last two days. Since the charity’s launch in 2018, 2,952
Glasgow dad shares story of Ashwin Bali who died suddenly in his sleep on holiday
Read the full article here A charity fundraiser has been launched for a young Glasgow doctor who died suddenly in his sleep despite showing no signs of ill health. Dr Ashwin Bali, 26, from Bearsden, had been planning to travel around India with family after attending a wedding when he was found unresponsive on
CRY Screening in Lancaster in memory of Laura West
Read the full article here The first heart screening session to be held in memory of a Lancaster woman has been launched. As we reported in 2022, Laura West was just 29 when she suffered a fatal cardiac arrest after a swim. She had no previous symptoms and was a fit
School raises over £2k for CRY in memory of David Hill
Read the full article here A DUMFRIES school has raised thousands for a charity. St Joseph’s College students welcomed Rodger and Lesley Hill from the DH9 Foundation who delivered life-saving first aid training to S5 and S6 pupils as part of their induction days.
Screening event in Garstang funded in memory of Matthew Hesmondhalgh
A free heart test is being offered for teenagers and young adults in memory of a man who died aged just 22. Matthew Hesmondhalgh, from Garstang, died suddenly in 2011. According to Wyre Council, their fundraising efforts in his memory have allowed hundreds of young people to be screened, with some referred
Sheffield Students Swim the English Channel Raising Funds for Multiple Charities
A group of six women have come together to fight back against gender stereotypes about women in sports as they take on an open water swim. Their name, ‘She Swims Like A Girl’, was chosen by Medical student Lucy Hirst. The group have been selling swim hats with their logo,
Parents of Anthony Lane set to hold Screening event in his memory.
A PIONEERING screening programme to identify heart conditions in the young – set up in memory of a talented Rugby man who died suddenly due to an undiagnosed condition – is being rolled out again. Anthony Lane died in 2022 at the age of just 26 when he suffered a
Challenge No 1 of 12 – Crossfit Community host fundraising event in memory of Dan Cook
January 26th this year the CrossFit community came together in an incredible display of unity, strength and generosity to honour the late Dan Cook a respected member who was passionate about health and fitness. 5 affiliate gyms hosted a special memorial work out and fundraising event in support of Cardiac
We’ve waited years for this test
Parents across the UK are facing years-long waits for life-saving heart screenings for their children, as charities struggle to meet overwhelming demand. With no routine NHS ECG tests available for young people, organisations like Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) are inundated—105,000+ are currently on their waiting list. 🔹 Tom
£9,000 raised at Spey Valley Car Tour
Sunday’s big Rotary Club of Spey Valley Car Tour has delivered a massive charity boost in the Highlands. The event brought together 42 stunning classic, sports, and electric vehicles for a scenic tour through the picturesque landscapes of Spey Side and Moray. The remarkable £9,000 raised will be shared between
These are my bonus years” – How a heart screening at 16 saved Harry’s life
Harry Jenkins, now 22, from Leigh-on-Sea, was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition at 16 during a free screening by the Carli Lansley Foundation. Doctors discovered he had two abnormal electrical pathways in his heart, requiring urgent surgery. Without it, he could have died—Harry now calls these his “bonus years.”
Mums Walk in Memory of Their Children to Save Young Lives
Donna Parker and Lesley Mease took on the Coniston to Barrow (C2B) & K2B walks in memory of their children—Vicky (30) and Wilson (25)—who were lost to sudden cardiac arrests. Joined by teammates, including Donna’s granddaughter Evie and 10-year-old great-niece Amelia, they conquered miles of heat and emotion to raise
Life-Saving Heart Screenings Return to Sutton Coldfield
The Wylde Green Rotary Club is bringing back a life-saving heart screening program to Sutton Coldfield on June 29th, in partnership with CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). This initiative is deeply personal to Club President Paul Lane, whose son Anthony tragically passed away at 26 from an undiagnosed heart
Memorial concert in memory of Jasper Cook
Read the full article here A memorial concert will be held next month to honour a much-loved boy who died suddenly – and to raise funds for a vital cause. Jasper Cook, from Birkenshaw, was just eight years old when he tragically passed away in 2022. An inquest concluded Jasper,
Family of Josephine Chatterton pushing for heart screening
Read the full article here The family of a 24-year-old woman who died suddenly after going into cardiac arrest in a supermarket are raising funds to screen young people for heart conditions. Josephine Chatterton, from Cleethorpes, died in May 1999 from an undiagnosed heart condition that could have been picked
CRY screening in Gloucestershire in memory of Ashley Goodwin
Read the full article here Staff and students at a university are being screened for undiagnosed heart conditions. The University of Gloucestershire has teamed up with the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity (CRY) to carry out electrocardiogram (ECG) tests, which can detect heart muscle disorders and electrical faults of