Fact Check-No evidence COVID-19 vaccines are linked to athletes collapsing or dying
A high-profile case of a National Football League (NFL) player suffering a cardiac arrest mid-game has sparked a resurgence online of unsupported speculation of COVID-19 vaccines causing the condition widely among athletes. Moreover, experts also told Reuters Fact Check that there is still no evidence of an increase in deaths or serious cardiac events among athletes,
Over £5,200 has been raised through Brentford’s Heart of West London partnership
The Heart of West London is a long-term partnership and commitment bringing together key players in the cardiac health world to make a difference. The partnership is a collaboration between Brentford FC, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals Charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young, Resuscitation Council UK, A-K-A Day and Pablo London. Together, we will use the power of
Andrew Osborne has now raised £100,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young
A dad who is rowing across the Atlantic in memory of his daughter, Amy, has raised £100,000. Andrew Osborne from Rutland is into his second week of a three-month challenge to cross the ocean and raise money to test young people for heart conditions. After eight days he had covered nearly 400 miles despite facing enormous waves and
Upstagers are set to perform Cinderella, in support of CRY, at their annual pantomine in Ilkley
It’s time for the Upstagers annual pantomime to return to the King’s Hall in Ilkley for the 36th year. This year it is the pantomime of all pantomimes, the ever popular tale of Cinderella that is getting the fun filled, Upstagers family treatment. It’s time to put aside thoughts of grey weather, heating bills and economic
Andrew Osborne begins his 3000 mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean in aid of CRY
A dad has begun his mission to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Andrew Osborne will spend the next three months on board a six-metre boat with no mobile phone signal and the nearest humans being on the International Space Station. The Rutlander wants to raise £100,000 to screen 1,000 young people for undiagnosed heart conditions. His
Sean Billington is set to walk 1,172 miles across Britain to raise funds for CRY in memory of friend, Mark Hudson
Sean Billington was devastated when his close friend died suddenly. Mark Hudson was only 33 when he had a heart attack in his sleep and never woke up. Determined to do something, Mr Billington will leave Bermuda in March and spend three months walking 1,172 miles across Britain with a 40lb rucksack as a fundraiser for
Family of Jasper Cook, who died suddenly in 2022, talk of their grief and hopes to fundraise in his memory.
Jasper Cook, from Birkenshaw, was just eight years old when he tragically passed away last January. His parents, Kim, 39, and Ian, 41, are still trying to come to terms with their devastating loss and don’t want any other family to go through their nightmare. Kim said: “We haven’t got any answers. We’re in 2022 – how
James Benson-King cycling from Alaska to Argentina in aid of CRY
James Benson-King, 30, known as Benson the Biking Viking, began the challenge on August 7 this year. The challenge is 18,000 miles, and James believes it will take between eight and 12 months to complete. He is riding from Deadhorse, the northernmost road in Alaska, to Ushuaia in Argentina. Both James and his father have suffered
James Benson-King plans to cycle 18,000 miles to raise funds for CRY.
A Dorset man is cycling from Alaska to Argentina to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). James Benson-King, 30, known as Benson the Biking Viking, began the challenge on August 7 this year. The challenge is 18,000 miles, and James believes it will take between eight and 12 months to complete. He is riding
Two fundraisers held to raise funds for CRY in memory of Jonathan Hayman
Two events in Sidmouth have raised £965 for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). A cake sale and coffee morning was held at Dissenters Hall on Friday, November 25, which also featured stalls selling bunting, Christmas decorations and bric-a-brac. The stalls and a raffle raised £680. On Saturday, December 3, The Sid Valley Cycle
Lee Hills is running the London Landmarks Half Marathon in aid of CRY after his wife Abby tragically dies of SADS
Lee Hills is raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young, after his wife Abby’s heart stopped suddenly A young Essex mum suddenly died while out on a run, aged just 30. On Wednesday, July 13, soon after putting their two young sons to bed, Abby Hills said to loving husband Lee that she was going
Annual Christmas lights display raises over £123,000 for CRY, Rosemere Cancer Foundation, Derian House Children’s Hospice and Preston Headway
Mark Tipping, his wife Nicola and their children Sam, Joe, and Isaac switched on the lights at their Cottam home yesterday evening (November 27) which marked the 11th consecutive year of the event, with thousands turning up on opening night. Money raised on the night will be split between four charities – Rosemere Cancer Foundation, Derian House
Canterbury Rugby Club set to host heart screening event this weekend.
Canterbury Rugby Club will offer every playing member between 14 and 35 the chance to be screened for possible undiagnosed cardiac conditions. They will be working in partnership with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), with appointments available this Saturday and Sunday between 9am and 4pm at the Marine Travel Ground on Merton Lane Paul Sykes,
Mike Heyes is taking on 32 10k runs in memory of friend, James Nicholas, to raise funds for CRY
James Nicholas, from Dentons Green, suddenly passed away in October 2012 days before what would have been his 22nd birthday due to the undiagnosed condition. After his passing, his family started the James Nicholas Foundation and have set up local heart screenings in St Helens since 2014. Mike Heyes, who was a close friend of James’
THE Northwich and Winsford Guardian is giving The Aaron Dixon Memorial Fund and NeuroMuscular Centre the chance to win a share of £16,000
THE Northwich and Winsford Guardian is giving two much-loved charities in the area the chance to receive a share of a £16,000 cash giveaway. Our parent company’s charitable arm, The Gannett Foundation, is providing £128k in cash to support local charities across the country and we have a £16,000 share to distribute across the north west.
Family who raised £50,000 for CRY pay tribute to son, Kevin, on the 10th anniversary of his death
Kevin Paterson, from Seaham, sadly died 10 years ago on October 21, 2012, from an undiagnosed heart condition after suffering a cardiac event while taking part in the Birmingham Half Marathon. Since his death, Kevin’s family have gone on to raise £50,000 for the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity, who provide free, life saving heart screenings for
Heart Screening held in Dundee and Perth in memory of Robert Rowan and brother Jody.
Families across Courier country are coming together to support the work of a charity dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac death in young people. Heart screening sessions have been held in both Dundee and Perth and Kinross recently by different families touched by tragedy. The screenings, run by the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), were funded
‘Never Forget’ fundraiser held to raise funds for CRY and Breast Cancer Now.
Thousands of pounds have been raised in memory of three “special” women who shared a passion for song and dance. The ‘Never Forget’ charity event took place at the Solway Hall in Whitehaven on Saturday and raised a total of £4,477, which will be split between Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and Breast Cancer Now.
Pete Teale completes his final Marathon after years of supporting CRY in memory of his daughter, raising over £100k
VETERAN Stourbridge marathon runner Pete Teale says he’s run his last 26-2 mile race after completing Sunday’s London Marathon. Pete, who works as catering manager at Old Swinford Hospital school in Stourbridge, has run five marathons and 20 half marathons over the years to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of his
Cardiac arrest survivor Nick Dover runs the London Marathon to raise funds and awareness of CRY
A cardiac arrest survivor, an Isle of Wight GP, a schoolteacher and many other Islanders ran the 2022 London Marathon on Sunday (October 2) and raised thousands of pounds for different charities. NICK DOVER suffered a cardiac arrest three years ago, aged just 34, and ran the 2022 London Marathon in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young
Fundraising Festival In Memory of Luke Henney and Lee Welland Raises £3250.00
A memorial festival was held on Sunday 28th August at Ambleside Sports Club in Nuneaton in memory of Luke Henney and Lee Welland. A football match was played between friends of Luke and Lee with Team Welland winning the Luke Henney memorial cup on this occasion. There was street food available, a sweet stall, bouncy castle and
3 generations complete the Great Scottish Run
Previous Next Running in memory of Steven Gilmour. A total of £1,772 was raised. These funds will be donated to the Steven Gilmour Memorial Fund and will go towards preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, and supporting affected families. Donna Walls
Brentford partner up with leading heart charities to launch Heart of West London.
Brentford have announced a partnership with several leading heart charities to form the Heart of West London initiative. The club hope to raise awareness about cardiac health, get people exercising to reduce risk of cardiac episodes, get young people screened for cardiac issues, raise money for treatment and research, and provide support for families affected by
Charity Football game in memory of Tuqiri Blackwell
There’s a very special football game at St Benedict’s rugby union club on Sunday featuring the Mirehouse Tubbies. The relatively new club are raising funds for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) in memory of Tuqiri Blackwell. Tuqiri, of Mirehouse, died suddenly last year aged 18. A talented singer, she was a student at Lakes College and was
Barnton FC unveil new charity kit
BARNTON Football Club have unveiled a charity kit which has been created in support of causes that the club are backing this season. Commercial manager Paul Bazley said: “It was a concept first devised by our club chairman Dave Bryning. “His idea was to release a shirt that was not only striking by design but also