Alex Reid’s Family Help Screen Hundreds in Her Memory
Rotherham Advertiser, 20th September 2019 More than 100 young people had heart screenings at a netball tournament held in memory of Alex Reid, a young girl who lost her life to an undiagnosed heart condition at only 16 years old. Another 96 young people were screened at her father, GP John Reid’s, surgery. Five of the
Woman Cycles From London to Paris in Support of CRY after Discovering Heart Condition
Welwyn Hatfield Times, 20th September 2019 Twenty-nine year old Amy Lees was diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome, a condition which affects the electrical activity in the heart, at the age of twenty-six. After her condition was discovered, she was able to be fitted with an internal defibrillator that will restart her heart if it stops beating.
10th Annual CRY Durham Walk to take place on October 5th
The Northern Echo, 20th September 2019 The Durham Walk, which has raised approximately £75,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) since it first began, is to take place on Saturday 5th of October. The event will begin at 11:00 am and, starting and finishing at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, will take a scenic route
Reid Family Honours their Son’s Memory with TomFest 2019
Yorkshire Evening Post, 18th September 2019 Tom Reid passed away at just 19 years old in September of 2009 after he collapsed due to an undiagnosed heart condition while attending a Freshers event on his first day of university. This year, the Reid family, who have supported Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) since Tom passed
Revolve24 in Memory of Ben Forsyth
“It was an incredible event, Revolve24 is an exceptional well organised affair, and has to be with a few hundred cyclists taking on a number of events over the weekend festival of cycling. I’m not sure it’s something that I’ll want to try and take on again…. I don’t think I ever want to or have
Elvis Night – The Friends of Bruce Cousins Memorial Fund
Photo of artist who appeared at the recent packed memorial event where a massive £496 was donated through ticket sales, raffles etc- special thanks to Nathan, Joan and Jean without whose help such events would not take place. Also thanks to the Monkwood pub in Rawmarsh who have been constant friends of our fund and CRY.
Tomfest 2019
Tomfest 2019 – Saturday 7th September 2019 Tomfest 2019 was an afternoon and evening of live music, crafts and entertainment and remembrance of Tom Reid who died in September 2009. The day’s activities began at The Lord Gascoigne Pub in Garforth with live music from: Tom Clayton Dave and Lindsey King Chapel Jazz Collective Luke Flear
Mum to Face Fear of Heights for Fundraising Sky Dive in Memory of Son Jamie Phillip
Plymouth Live, 13th September 2019 Jamie Phillip was only 27 years old when he suddenly passed away at work due to a rare cardiac condition, arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy. Now, to coincide with the first anniversary of his death, on the 30th January 2020 his mother Julie, 53, is planning to do a tandem skydive along with her
Coronation Street Star Colson Smith to have CRY Heart Screening in Memory of Friend Rory Embling
Manchester Evening News, 9th September 2019 Next Sunday, Colson Smith – who plays Craig Tinker on Coronation Street – is to join 100 other young men, aged 14 to 35, at a Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) screening day in Castleford. The event will be hosted by the family of his friend, Rory Embling, who
Charles Stanley Wealth Managers take part in Musical Bingo in support of CRY
On 4th September 2019, employees from Charles Stanley’s Head Office enjoyed an evening of musical bingo in London’s trendy Shoreditch. The event included a raffle, with all proceeds going to our Charity of the Year – Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Our Charity Champion, Katie Alcock, from the Birmingham office sourced raffle prizes from a
Great Orton Village Hall to Host Charity Night in Memory of Liam Dodd
News & Star, 7th September 2019 Twenty year old Liam Dodd of Thurstonfield collapsed suddenly while he was getting ready for bed. He was taken to hospital and put in an induced coma but passed away in the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle on July 4th. “We’d been to see Toy Story 4 and were getting ready
Man Takes on Deloitte Ride Across Britain in Memory of Brother Richard Brember
Eagle Radio, 7th September 2019 Having suffered the sudden and tragic loss of his 32 year old brother Richard to cardiac arrest, Chris Brember from Fleet is taking on the challenge of the Deloitte Ride Across Britain- a journey of nine days, cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats- in order to raise funds for and
Mother Reflects on Daughter Rebecca’s ‘Bitter Sweet’ Legacy
Ipswich Star, 4th September 2019 Julie Phillips spoke up about how her daughter’s legacy has saved lives. Her daughter Rebecca was only 25 years old when she collapsed at a birthday party in November of 2010. She passed away hours later in hospital and it was later discovered that she had Arrhthmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC),
Anthony (Bill) Brosters Neil Diamond Tribute Act in Memory of Shaun Broster
Anthony (Bill) Broster raised £187.53 performing his Neil Diamond tribute act at Ian McGinns Green Hut Café venue Moreton, Wirral.
Coffee Morning
A group of 18 young people are organising a coffee morning, which will be held at Starkholmes Village Hall on Wednesday 14th August from 10:00 – 13:00. There will be a raffle and a variety of refreshments available. All proceeds will go towards C.R.Y. (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Come along for a cuppa and a
Mt Snowdon Three Peak Challenge
I am climbing Mt Snowdon 3 times back to back on my 40th birthday in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young. – Dave Shore
Our first screening day in Taunton on 17th August in Memory of Gary Edwards
We held our first screening day in Taunton at College Way Surgery last Saturday. Ninety-five young people were screened and, of these, we understand four were referred for further investigations and ninety-one were pleased to be found to have healthy hearts. A raffle was held and a further £300 was raised in Gary’s memory. Gary’s siblings
Ibiza Night Raises Nearly £2,000 in Memory of Lucy Jessop
Rutland and Stamford Mercury, 27th August 2019 Lucy passed away of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle. After Lucy’s passing, her large group of friends began raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in her memory. Their recent 1990s Ibiza Night at the Voodoo Lounge, Mama Liz’s in Stamford was
Coatbridge Side Dunbeth FC Players have Heart Screenings in Memory of Former Team Mate Kieran McDade
The Courier, 20th August 2019 Twenty members of the Dunbeth FC club’s 2003 side took part in a screening for heart conditions. Kieran McDade, who used to play for the club, tragically passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest during training in 2016 at just 13 years old. Since then, his coaches and team mates have
CRY Fun Run in Memory of Robert Rowan
The Courier, 20th August 2019 In November of last year, 28 year old Robert Rowan passed away of a cardiomyopathy attack. Now, family and friends prepare to take part in a fun run in his memory to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The 5k run is to take place in Beveridge Park
RAF Digby Day Fundraiser Stall Raises £1,398 in Support of Ryan Morley
Kayleigh Andrews ran a stall at the RAF Digby Day Fundraiser on Saturday in support of her colleague, Ryan Morley, who has a heart condition. Kayleigh reports a busy, successful day and managed to raise £1,398 in total!
200 Young People Tested at Bridlington’s Heart Screening Event
Bridlington Free Express, 14th August 2019 Two hundred young people were tested in Bridlington by the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) mobile screening facility on August 6th and 7th in the town’s second screening event. The first day of the event was funded by Fraisthorpe Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund and the Two Ridings Community
Rugby players screened in memory of Ben Forsyth
East Lothian Courier, 10th August 2019 Ben Forsyth wasn’t a rugby player at Musselburgh Rugby Club but had friends there. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of Ben’s family the players have had the opportunity to take part in the free heart screening held at Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre organised by Cardiac Risk in the Young
Call for young football players to have their hearts screened after death of Charlie Slocombe
Times Local News, 9th August 2019 26 year old Charlie Slocombe of Crowborough Athletic (and previously Tonbridge Angels) collapsed while playing a 5-a-side match and later died in hospital. In previous years triallist Junior Dian and Under-18 player Jack Maddams have both passed away from undiagnosed heart conditions. Players, and Tonbridge Angels former chairman (Jack’s father), Roger
Stirling Albion Junior Academy screening players
Capital FM, 9th August 2019 80 academy members over 14 years old will be joining the Ben Forsyth Memorial Fund and Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to have their hearts screened for heart defects. Read more