Debbie Dixon receives Citizen of the Month Award for fundraising efforts
Northwich Guardian, 6th December 2018 After losing her son, Aaron, in 2013 Debbie Dixon has dedicated herself to fundraising in his memory to support the screening program at Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). So far Aaron Dixon’s Memorial Fund has helped screen 2,500 young people at 25 events. Read more
Bereaved mum’s trip to Parliament to raise awareness
Derbyshire Times, 5th December 2018 Mrs Ward, who tragically lost her son Neil in 1992, attended an event in the House of Commons as a representative of CRY in the hopes to raise the profile of this issue and help get a national strategy put in place to help prevent young sudden cardiac deaths. Read more
Over 300 mourners attend funeral of popular barber
Stoke on Trent Live, 4th December 2018 Danny Knight, a barber from Stoke on Trent, had over 300 mourners attend his funeral where a collection box was put out to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Read more
Family of Adam Lewis lobbying parliament
Warrington Guardian, 29th November 2018 Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) invited Kim and Peter Lewis, who lost their son Adam in 2014, to speak to Parliament in the hopes that MPs would sign a pledge to support a national strategy for the prevention of young sudden cardiac deaths. They are asking for any families to come forward
Hilary Edwards’ campaign for CRY
This is the West Country, 22nd November 2018 Hilary Edwards started fundraising for CRY when her 28 year old son, Gary, died suddenly in 2015. Her aim is to raise awareness and funds so that other young people can be screened to help prevent young sudden cardiac deaths. Read more
Brentford FC Rainbow Laces Event
Sky Sports, 27th November 2018 Players from Brentford FC showed their support for Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign at an event on Monday night, whilst also remembering Brentford FC’s Technical Director Rob Rowan who passed away on the 12th of November at age 28. A fundraiser for the charity Cardiac Risk In The Young has recently been
Memorial Fund Set Up for 14 Year Old James Hick
Examiner Live, 25th November 2018 A Memorial Fund has been set up in memory of James Hick, a 14 year old boy from Mirfield who tragically collapsed and passed away on his way to school from an undiagnosed heart condition. Read more
New Minister for Sport in Favour of Systematic Screening
Politics Home, 26th November 2018 Speaking at Cardiac Risk in the Young’s annual Parliamentary Reception, Mims Davies MP spoke of her support for CRY and her intentions of pushing for systematic screening at the next review of the National Screening Committee. Read more
Botley Market Hall Cake Sale for CRY
Eastleigh News, 22nd November 2018 There will be an array of home baked goods being sold at Botley Market hall on the 23rd of November from 2pm to 4:30pm to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young. The event is being organised by Graham and Anne Hunter, who have raised over £60,000 for CRY in memory
Hilary Edwards’ Fundraising Efforts
Somerset County Gazette, 22nd November 2018 Hilary Edwards has so far raised £8000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young in memory of her son Gary, who tragically passed away whilst on a trip with friends in 2015, the likely cause of this determined as Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS.) Read more
Wanstead tragedy spurs on support effort
Wanstead Village Directory, 13th November 2018 Following the sudden death of a young Wanstead boy, Carina Harris has teamed up with the Wanstead Business Network to host a 70s and 80s disco. All the money raised will be donated to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to support the free screening of young people. Read more
103 Young People Screened in Knutsford
The Knutsford Guardian, 6th November 2018 The Knutsford First Responders joined up with the Aaron Dixon Memorial Fund at CRY and screened 103 young people on Saturday 3rd of November 2018. Read more
Mims Davies Named as New Sports Minister
Sport Industry Group, 6th November 2018 Mims Davies has been appointed as the UK’s new Sports Minister following the resignation of Tracey Crouch. Mims Davies is the Conservative MP for Eastleigh and was elected in 2015; She has a keen interest in sport and completed the London Marathon in 2017 raising over £1000 for two charities including
200 young people screened at Cardiff Met Uni
Cardiff Met News, 5th November 2018 Cardiac Risk in the Young screened 200 young people over 2 days at Cardiff Metropolitan University. A donation of £14,000 from the Former Mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Councillor Doug Williams made these screenings possible. Among those screened were Welsh Netball Captain and Senior Lecturer at Cardiff Met, Suzy Drane and Lecturer
1960’s Themed Fundraiser raises over £700
Littlehampton Gazette, 30th October 2018 Martin Quaife organised a 1960’s themed fundraiser featuring live performances from band 60+, a 60’s themed quiz, raffle prizes and a best themed costume competition. The event raised over £700 which will be split between three charities, including Cardiac Risk in the Young. Read more
CRY continues to strengthen its presence in Wales with Cardiff Met screening event
CRY has always received incredible support in Wales. Local families, media and politicians have helped us spread awareness and complete vital screenings to test the hearts of young people all around the country. October 27th and 28th was a milestone weekend for CRY in Wales, with 200 young people being screened at Cardiff Metropolitan University. The
Wakefield Trinity Rugby League collection in memory of Rory Embling
These photos are of us at Wakefield Trinity Rugby League ground at which we were kindly allowed to do a bucket collection which raised £938.20 for Rory’s Foundation at CRY. We are so grateful for the help and support from our collecting team on the evening and to the generosity of the fans of both teams
Harry and Lisa Steel take part in the CRY Heart of Durham Walk
News Guardian, 19th October 2018 Lisa and Harry Steel joined over 250 other supporters at the CRY Heart of Durham Walk 2018. Lisa became involved with fundraising for CRY after the death of her brother in 2015. Her son, Harry Steel has been named Young Fundraiser of the Year for his efforts supporting CRY and Maggie’s
More than 100 young people screened in memory of Guy Evans in Didcot
3rd October 2018 Beth Chesney-Evans organised this latest event in memory of her son Guy Evans, who died from a heart arrhythmia ten years ago. Beth said of the event “Of course we’d have preferred it if everyone was found to be healthy but it underlies the importance of events like this. We have potentially saved lives
Mario and Debbie Dubois receive Points of Light Award
Altrincham Today, 2nd October 2018 The Prime Minister has awarded the Points of Light Award to Mario and Debbie Dubois for their 1000 Hearts for Harry campaign. Their son, Harry Dubois, died from an undiagnosed heart condition in 2014 and since, then the couple have raised £100,000 in Harry’s memory allowing 2,000 young people to have
Meet the Sunday Mail Young Scot finalists for 2018
Daily Record, 1st October 2018 Abby Lang will joins 41 other finalists in the running to be named Young Scot 2018. Abby is nominated in the health category for her work with CRY and campaigning for heart screenings and #MPSupportforCRY. Read more
Ackworth Junior Warrior Event in memory of Rory Embling
These are the photos of Ackworth Junior football club under 9’s who took part in a Junior Warrior Event and raised £184.00 For Rory’s Foundation at CRY. We love these photos and are so happy that young people are involved in raising funds in Rory’s memory. Anne Embling
Mad Hatters Tea Party in memory of Rory Embling
These photos are of our Mad Hatters Tea Party kindly hosted by Paul and Carole Vogel. We had a lovely summer afternoon in Carole and Paul’s beautiful garden and raised £256.00 For Rory’s Foundation at CRY. The first photo shows our hosts Carole and Paul. The 2nd photo all the lovely ladies who helped to prepare
Around 40 friends & family of Robert Smith to take part in the CRY Heart of Durham Walk
The Northern Echo, 1st October 2018 Linda Smith will lead a group of around 40 at the CRY Heart of Durham walk next weekend, in memory of her son, Robert Daniel Smith. So far, £32,000 has been raised in Robert’s memory, allowing 400 young people to have their hearts screened by CRY. Read more
Wix Young Farmers donate £1,500 to CRY
Clacton and Frinton Gazette, 22nd September 2018 At the annual Wix Young Farmers Meeting last Thursday a cheque for £1,500 was presented to CRY rep, Charles Bull. The group has previously had a talk from Charles and his wife to raise awareness of YSCD and CRY. Read more