Annual charity netball tournament in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young
Shields Gazette – 21st November 2016 The charity was chosen after the sudden death of local 24 year old, Dale Horner. The tournament raised £1055 for CRY, a charity that helped Dale’s family after his death. Read more
Parents of Ben Hammond aim to save lives through fundraising
Kent Online – 19th November 2016 The parents of a teenager who died suddenly of a heart condition have spoken of their loss in the hope that screenings will spare others from their agony. The family are now fundraising for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) Read more
Swimarathon raises £11,000 to fund heart screenings for young people
Blackpool Gazette – 18th November 2016 This was the second year that local heart screenings had been funded by the Swimarathon. For the two years before that, the Lions raised enough cash from the swimming event to supply life-saving defibrillators machines to local schools. St Anne’s Lions have raised over £50,000 over the last four years
Lifesaving heart screening campaign in memory of Paul Sheridan
Buxton Advertiser – 18th November 2016 Morag Sheridan has raised £15,00 in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) since her husbands death in 2014. Some of the funds raised went towards screening sessions at Buxton Medical Practise for 114 people. Morag said of the importance of screenings, “What Paul died of was entirely preventable
Couple named Points of Light winners by Prime Minister
Haslemere Herald – 30th November 2016 Stephanie and Rupert Hunter have been fundraising since 2004 after her son Sebastian died. 15 years earlier, Stephanie lost her first husband under the same circumstances. The couple have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for the recently relocated pathology lab, now at St George’s hospital. The award recognises outstanding
MP backs heart charity pledge
The Northern Echo – 30th November 2016 An MP is backing a campaign to cut the number of young people who die of heart attacks before they reach 35. Read more
Sarah burns raising awareness of the condition that took her boyfriends life
Manchester Evening News – 30th November 2016 Sarah Burns has spoken of the moment she discovered her childhood sweetheart dead in bed and her efforts to raise awareness of SADS and undiagnosed heart conditions. “I’d never heard of it,” she said. “I probably never would’ve heard of it had it not been for Callum. It’s scary
Club President tour of Inner Wheel clubs
Surrey & Hants news – 29th November 2016 At its recent meeting, Alton Inner Wheel Club welcomed new District 11 president Linda Pratley as its guest, and presented a cheque for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) Read more
A magical Christmas experience in Uxbridge
Ealing Times – 28th November 2016 It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and festive fun brings a very special visitor from the North Pole to intu Uxbridge this December. There are four festive zones throughout the shopping centre and lots of fun and games along the way. Cardiac Risk in the Young is one
Derbyshire MP backs campaign to reduce cardiac deaths
Belper News – 29th November 2016 Mid-Derbyshire MP Pauline Latham has pledged her support for a campaign aimed at reducing the number of sudden cardiac deaths in young people. Read more
Christmas quiz to help heart charity
Lancashire Evening Post – 29th November 2016 A festive quiz evening is being held to raise funds for vital heart screenings in Garstang. Read more
Uxbridge Christmas parade kicks off festive season
Ealing Times – 29th November 2016 intu Uxbridge was home to plenty of free, fun activities this weekend as they celebrated the festive season with residents as part of The Uxbridge Christmas Parade. Read more
Fundraisers to climb height of Mount Everest in Exeter
Exeter Express & Echo – 24th November 2016 The equivalent of climbing the height of Mount Everest at Quay Climbing Centre in Exeter this weekend to raise funds for charity. Read more
Molly McCann’s UFC dream
Bournemouth Echo – 26th November 2016 Poole-based mixed martial artist Molly McCann has vowed to join the former bantamweight champion in the UFC. Molly is also a keen supporter of CRY and hopes to use her position to raise awareness for them and other charities. Read more
Grand tour of her clubs
Alton Post Gazette – 25th November 2016 Inner Wheel District 11 president Linda Pratley has set herself the target of visiting all 32 clubs in her domain during her year in office. Read more
Parents’ heartbreak after losing 15 year old son
ITV News Meridian – 24th November 2016 The parents Ben Hammond, who died from an undiagnosed heart problem, have spoken out to warn others about this silent killer. Read more
Charity photography competition
Hull Daily Mail – 15th November 2016 The awards are now open for the National Portrait Awards 2017, which will also include children and family portraits. The charities include the Dog’s Trust, The Lullaby Trust and Cardiac Risk in the Young. Read more
Snowdon climb for charity
specsavers.co.uk – 13th October 2016 Three colleagues from Specsavers in Fleet have raised an incredible £1,000 for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). The charity is close to the store manager as he lost his brother to an undiagnosed heart condition when he was only in his twenties. The charity works to reduce the frequency of
Supporter stories of young sudden cardiac death
Lancashire Evening Post – 11th November 2016 Heartfelt are a support and fund-raising group created through friendships that have grown over 10 years because of the shared sad experience of losing someone to young sudden cardiac death. Member discuss their experiences and their passionate support of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) Read more
Family shock over death of Luke Moss
Lancashire Evening Post – 11th November 2016 An interview with Yvonne Moss, who lost her son just two days before Christmas. Read more
Staff at Skanska raise cash in memory of Gary Edwards
Somerset County Gazette – 8th November 2016 The company have raised £680 through a summer fair as a way for Gary’s work collegues to celebrate his life, and raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young. The charity support bereaved family members and raise awareness for young sudden cardiac death. Read more
BBC Radio Humberside – 4th November 2016
Radio DJ David Burns talks to new CRY Patron Vincent Regan about his reasons for supporting CRY and the Suzuki Violins fundraising concert. Listen here (Starts at 2:48:49)
Society Announces Charity of the Month is Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)
beverleybs.co.uk – 7th November 2016 CRY representative Rich Fell visited the building society as CRY were named to receive £250 donation. Read more
Concert to raise awareness of heart conditions in young people
ITV news – 4th November 2016 The charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is trying to boost screenings to help youngsters who may have an undiagnosed heart condition. Read more
Heart screenings at Langtree Park
St Helens Star – 4th November 2016 A charity launched in memory of 21-year-old, James Nicolas, will hold heart screenings at Langtree Park this November. The James Nicholas Foundation was launched by his family and they have made it their mission to raise funds and awareness in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young – a