Dad Organises Heart Screening at Hornchurch School in Memory of His Son James Patterson
Romford Recorder, 7th June 2019 For the last nine years, Peter Patterson – whose son, James, passed away due to an undiagnosed heart condition in 2005 – has been making sure that students of his son’s former school receive heart screenings annually. Working with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Peter raises money to fund the
Garstang Cyclist Rides from Isle of Wight to Inverness in Memory of His Brother
Lancashire Post, 5th June 2019 Mike Coleran rode 900 miles, from the Isle of Wight to Inverness, in memory of his brother, Keith. A former prison officer, Mike began his journey at Parkhurst Prison on the Isle of Wight and, covering on average 65 miles a day, completed the ride 14 days later. He raised £4864
CRY Chosen as Christmas Charity by Garstang Mayor
Lancashire Post, 5th June 2019 New mayor of Garstang Coun. Elizabeth Webster has announced her plans for a Christmas Fundraising event; the town’s first ever Santa Dash. “My vision (is) of a sea of families dressed as Father Christmas, having fun walking or running through the town,” she said. The event is intended to benefit the
Fundraising Flashmob in Memory of Gary Edwards
County Gazette, 4th June 2019 After Gary Edwards tragically passed away from an undiagnosed heart condition just 2 weeks before he was to be married, his mother, Hilary, has campaigned to raise money in his memory for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in order to provide heart screenings for young people in the Taunton
Lions Club Sponsored Swim Raises More Than £4000 for CRY
Frome Times, 4th June 2019 Since it first began in 1986, the Lions Club of Frome’s sponsored swim has raised over £220,000 for local charities. This year, the Lion’s chose The Julian Wort Memorial Fund – local branch of charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) – as the charity to benefit from their swim. According
Pride of Birmingham Award and unveiling the Dan Hughes Memorial Garden
Stoke on Trent Live, 3rd June 2019 Sue and Dave Hughes opened the Dan Hughes Memorial Garden at Audley Football Club over the weekend. Sue entered and won a Jewsons competition for funding a community garden which provided £10,000 of building materials. It was designed by Dan’s friend Matt Hennessey, and project managed by Simon Turner.
Heart screenings in memory of Jordan Burndred to mark his 21st Birthday
Stoke on Trent Live, 1st June 2019 Lead by mum Nicola, relatives of Jordan Burndred are hosting heart screening to mark what would have been his 21st Birthday. So far they have raised over £80,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) so that over 700 young people aged 14 to 35 could be screened. Read
Ibiza night in memory of Lucy Jessop
Rutland and Stamford Mercury, 1st June 2019 A 90s Ibiza night is due to take place on 26th July in memory of Lucy Jessop, it will be hosted by friends Ollie Waghorn and Steven Dovey. Funds raised by this evening will go towards Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) heart screenings for young people aged 14
Rosie & Vanessa walk the South West Coastal Path for CRY
Somerset County Gazette, 31st May 2019 Rosie Lugg and Vanessa Hayden started their 630 mile walk from Minehead on 26th April. Averaging 15 miles a day they have just passed Land’s End, and are due into Poole on 4th July. To date they have raised about £1,500 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Read more
New Mayor Elect of Tonbridge and Malling Chooses to Support CRY
Times Local Newspapers and Magazines, 23rd May 2019 The Mayor Elect of Tonbridge and Malling, Jill Anderson, has chosen to support Cardiac Risk in The Young (CRY) during her year in office. The new Mayor, named by Roger Roud who represents the East Malling ward, served as deputy for a year and will take on her
Edinburgh Napier Students Screened for Heart Conditions in Memory of Robert Worboys
Deadline, 23rd May 2019 Eighty-six students at Edinburgh Napier University were screened at the University’s Sighthill campus on Sunday 19th of May. The heart screening event was organised by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and carried out by specialists onsite. There, students received electrocardiogram tests and had a doctor examine the results. If more information
Over £2k Raised for Charity by Trio’s ‘Tour de Europe’
The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 24th May 2019 Friends Gary Jervis, Craig Jemson and Tarred Wolstoncroft cycled from Germany to Preston, UK, in a journey of 708km which took them 6 days, in order to raise money for three different charities. Gary for Lancashire Mind, Craig for Green Peace and Tarred for Cardiac Risk in the
Friends Take on LEJOG Challenge to Raise Funds for CRY in Memory of Gareth Roberts
Simian, 27th May 2019 Simon Hughes and Ian Doughty are taking on the challenge of riding from Land’s End to John O’ Groats to raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of their late friend Gareth Roberts who suddenly died of an undiagnosed heart condition. The journey will see them climb 46,850
More than £30,000 Raised at Lashes Lunch
Eastleigh News, 24th May 2019 The fourth Lashes Ladies Lunch and Fashion Show, held in support of Hampshire Cricket in the Community and Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), raised more than £30,000. The event was held at the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl and more than 350 ladies of Hampshire participated in the event. “The
Friends to Cycle 950 Miles in Memory of Gareth Roberts
The Leader, 23rd May 2019 Ian Doughty and Simon Hughes met Gareth when they were on a cycling holiday in Majorca. Tragically, back in the UK, Gareth passed away suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition while riding his bike. Now, his friends plan to cycle hundreds of miles – from Land’s End to John O’ Groats
Family Campaigns to Bring Heart Screenings to Frome in Memory of Son Julian Wort
Frome Times, 21st May 2019 After Julian passed away in 2000 due to an undiagnosed heart condition, his parents, Shirley and David Wort, set up the ‘Julian Wort Memorial Fund’ with charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). They campaign to raise funds and bring cardiac screenings and awareness of heart conditions to young people in
Fundraising Cake Sale in Memory of Aashi Sinha
Romford Recorder, 20th May 2019 An annual cake sale was held last Saturday in memory of Aashi Sinha, an 18 year old who passed away due to a heart problem in 2013. The cake sale, held at the Christ Eternal Church in Brentwood Road, Gidea Park, raised more than £5100 for charity Cardiac Risk in the
England Footballer and CRY Patron Jade Moore Prepares for Second World Cup
Worksop Guardian, 16 May 2019 Ten years ago at the age of 17, England Footballer Jade Moore discovered she had two holes in her heart after a cardiac screening. The discovery meant that the problem was able to be fixed by a device being inserted to close the holes and Moore is now about to embark
Durham screening in memory of Robert Smith
Chronicle Live, 5th May 2019 Robert Smith’s family have raised about £40,000 since his death in 2014 to help fund free heart screening from Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) for young people aged 14 to 35. The latest screening took place in Durham at Langley Park this weekend just gone. Over 100 young people were
Screening in memory of Robert Rowan at Brentford SportsFEST
Richmond and Twickenham Times, 14th May 2019 Brentford SportsFEST (formally Brentford Challenge) is now in it’s seventh year. This year it offered young people aged 14 to 35 the chance to have their hearts screened by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). This screening was funded in memory of Robert Rowan who was Brentford FC’s Sporting
Parents Raise Funds and Organise Heart Screenings in Memory of Son, Josh Fell
Hull Daily Mail, 11th May 2019 Richard and Donna Fell lost their 15 year old son, Josh, to sudden arrythmic death syndrome (SADS) eight years ago as he played in an after school football match. He had not been diagnosed with a heart condition previously. Since then his parents have kept his memory alive through raising
Football Academy Offers Free Heart Screenings in Memory of Ben Forsyth
The Scotsman, 13th May 2019 Stirling Albion’s Junior Academy has become the first football academy in Scotland to offer free electrocardiogram (ECG) tests to players. These tests can detect most of the defects that can cause “sudden death syndrome”; important, as 80% of 14-35 year olds who die of young sudden cardiac death show no previous
Family seeking shirt sponsor for charity match in memory of Tom Henson
Derbyshire Times, 9th May 2019 Tom’s family are seeking a football shirt sponsor for the second Tom Henson Charity Football Match at Bolsover Town Sports and Social Club due to take place on June 15th. Funds raised at the match will go towards providing defibrillators and to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to provide heart
Fundraising for heart screenings in the Shetlands in memory of John ‘PJ’ Pirie
Shetland News, 9th May 2019 Shetland Heart Screening group (set up by Siobhan Pirie in memory of her husband John ‘PJ’ Pirie) have launched a campaign to raise £25,000 so that Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) can come to the Shetland Islands and screen young people aged between 14 and 35 for free. Read more
Why Not Run 2019 in memory of Ben Daniels
Kent Sports News, 8th May 2019 The running event is due to take place for the 8th year at Farringtons School on Sunday 12th May with the funds raised going to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) via the Ben Daniels Memorial Fund. CRY ambassadors from Kent County Cricket Club (Calum Haggett and Ivan Thomas) will be