University Flatmates Take on Bath Half Marathon in Memory of Anthony Evans
Bristol Live, 3rd February 2022 “We were all put in a flat together in our first year of uni. There were 16 of us so it was quite a big flat and we had never met each other before,” said Olivia Bolton, one of Anthony’s flat mates. “Anthony was the first person I met and I
Best Friends and Family Team Up to Walk 23 Miles for CRY
Ipswich Star, 25th January 2022 In 2018, when he was 26 years old, Suffolk footballer Matthew Mackenzie received a shocking diagnosis of cardiomyopathy that cut his career short. Now, Matthew and his best friend George along with his dad, Ian Mackenzie, brother, Daniel Mackenzie, uncle, Keith Jennings and brother-in-law, Tom Monk have teamed up to complete
Peaky Blinders Charity Shindig
On the 13th November 2021 we held a “Peaky Blinders Charity Shindig” at the Doubletree By Hilton in Sheffield . We arranged for a Vintage car www.cottamcarriages.co.uk (provided free of charge) to be available on arrival so that the guests could have their photographs taken by www.ouiouiphotography.co.uk who kindly donated their time and the images. As the guests arrived, they
Family of Tom Clabburn Still Fighting to Save Lives in His Memory After 14 Years
My London News, 5th October 2021 Tom Clabburn was 14 years old when he passed away due to an undiagnosed heart condition in 2007. His parents, Paul Clabburn and Claire Prosser (who also tragically passed away due to a heart condition in 2014), set up a memorial fund with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and, since
John Keast Runs Final Marathon for CRY in Memory of Jonathon Hayman
Sidmouth Herald, June 5th 2021 A keen runner for 40 years, in June, John ran 26.2 miles along the Sidmouth seafront. This run, in memory of Jonathan Hayman and in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), marked his final marathon. At 60 years old, due to a longstanding heart condition, John had decided that
Run the Peaks team to take on the tallest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales and run the distance between them.
Four runners take on the gruelling challenge of not only trekking the tallest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales, but they will also run the distance between them.The team who have called themselves, ‘Run the Peaks’ consist of Lori MacPherson (34), Andy Bentley (43), Chris Sutcliffe (39), and Mike Munro (31).They will be raising funds for
Letterston drummer, Bob Thomas completed a 100-mile ultramarathon whilst towing a full drum kit and then performed a music concert at the end of the challenge.
Bob completed this very demanding challenge for Cardiac Risk in the Young (Cry) a charity which is very close to home. As a child he lost his older sister, Sarah, (16 Years old) to an undiagnosed heart condition.Bob Said “It hit my family horrendously. It was the strangest experience. Being 11 you don’t know how to
The Cycle Saturdays Team Takes On “The Lang Way Doon!”Challenge For CRY in Memory of Andrew Lancastle
Well we gave it a crack.. Completing 205miles in a moving time of 17 hours. 119 miles short of the 324mile challenge – “The Lang Way Doon”! There was a lot of ups and downs along the way and that was not just the route and terrain! We had a brilliant team, and a great support
North Dorset 7s to host tournament on Saturday 24 July 2021 in Gillingham to help raise awareness and support for CRY.
North Dorset 7s (ND7s) have announced that they will be holding their annual one day rugby 7s tournament. This is one of the largest community-run, one day rugby tournaments in the South West and will go ahead on Saturday 24 July 2021 at North Dorset RFC in Gillingham, Dorset. This is the eighth year and organisers
Andy Key’s Friends and Family Celebrate His Life and Say Goodbye with a Charity Football Match
LancsLive, 6 July 2021 Andy suddenly collapsed and passed away at home at just 31 years old. Sunday, July 4th, marked 6 months since his sudden death which his fiancée Danielle Riley was told via a pathologist report was due to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS). To celebrate his life, keep his memory alive and give
Franklen’s Ride in Memory of Daniel Hughes
Franklen was accompanied on the ride by his father (Martin Howell) and Dan’s best friend, Nathan Shaw (Martin’s cousin). They where sent on their way by the Town Crier from Leek (Bill Lomas). Half way around Franklen fell off and cut his knee, but after being patched up with Star Wars plasters he bravely carried on.
Charity Football Match at Eastwood CFC on Sunday 25th July 2021 at 3pm
Underdogs United FC vs Football 4 CharitiesDate: 25th July 2021Kick Off: 15:00 (3pm)Venue: Eastwood CFC, Chewton Street, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3HBEntry Fee’s: Adults – £3, 3-16’s – £1.50Raffle tickets: £1 per strip
PR6 Memorial Charity Match In Memory of Paul Rees
The Charity Match will be held on Saturday, 3rd of July 2021 in Parc Myrddin, Carmarthen. Proceeds will go to the Paul Rees Memorial Fund at Cardiac Risk in the Young.
Skydive in memory of Jamie Phillip
Jamie passed away suddenly on 30th January 2019, he was 27. He had an amazing sense of humour, lived for football and would help anyone. In memory of Jamie and to raise money for CRY, myself and Nikki my daughter did a 15,000ft tandem skydive with skydivebuzz at Dunkeswell airfield.
Running AIR 10k For CRY
“I have never taken part in a race before and I signed up for the AIR 10k (Audio Inspired Running) with Richmond Running Festival, in December 2020 as a challenge to myself since getting into running during the first lockdown and a way to raise money for CRY. The event took place all within Kew Gardens
Staff and students at Hope Valley College are attempting to travel ‘around the world’ in 80 days to raise vital funds for CRY in memory of Charlie Craig.
Hope Valley College students and staff pledge to walk, run or cycle around the world in 80 days. Since starting in mid-February, on average 501km have been travelled per day and they aim to complete the distance by Tuesday, May 4. Over 570 students and teachers have been taking part and as of April 26, a
Kilt Walk For CRY In Memory Of Scott Cowan
My friend Liam and I walked 16 miles around Glasgow as part of the Kiltwalk which supports so many different charities. We wanted to raise awareness for CRY after losing my beautiful 25 year old son Scott last year. Everyone has been so generous and kind and a lot of them have already put their name
Family and Friends of Andrew Key to play 100 holes of golf in his memory.
Family and friends of Andrew Key who passed away earlier this year are to play 100 holes of golf in his memory.The event will take place at Longridge Golf Club on Friday 25th June and will include, “Five and a half rounds of golf, starting at 4.30am, around 30 miles of walking, 15 to 20 hours
Danielle pays tribute to her late partner of 11 years who died aged 31 after a sudden undiagnosed heart condition.
Andrew Key, a father-of-one from Longridge, was found dead in the bath earlier this year having succumbed to Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS), also known as Sudden Adult Death Syndrome.Danielle Riley has paid tribute to her late partner of 11 years who died without showing any signs of prior illness whatsoever. As-well-as having a son together, in
Sixth-form students at The Bishop’s Stortford High School raise money for CRY and Help for Heroes in tribute of two former pupils.
Sixth-form students at The Bishop’s Stortford High School held their annual charity day in memory of two former pupils.Caroline ‘Caz’ Johnstone who died in June 2008 of an undiagnosed heart condition and Alex Cheer who passed away after a sudden illness. The girls dress as soldiers in memory of Alex, who was an Army cadet, and the
The Story of Marathon Pacer Kevin Quinn
Runner’s World, 30th March 2021 Kevin Quinn (41) was a young track runner. At age 11 he ran the London Mini Marathon in memory of his sister, Lucy, who had died from cerebral palsy. In 2006 he and his dad watched a friend run the London Marathon and he’s dad remarked that he’d love to see
Fundraising family approach £50,000 milestone in memory of Julian Wort.
Julian Wort, passed away in March 2000 from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS). His family, are on the cusp of raising £50,000 in his memory. To date, Julian’s family have raised £47,497, which has been used to purchase and donate two ECG machines and two defibrillators to local hospitals. Additionally, their donations have funded four heart screening sessions,
Family Fundraises For CRY in Memory of Amy Athwal-Kirby
Ham & High, 24th February 2021 Twelve year old Amy Athwal-Kirby passed away from sudden arrhythmic death in her sleep in December, despite having no previous symptoms of the condition. Her mother Beewan Athwal says she had a normal day before she passed away. “She ate lunch and dinner well and she watched [the film] ‘Spider-Man:
Herefordshire Girls Football Team Fundraise For CRY in Memory of Kieran Joyce
BBC News, 21st February 2021 Herefordshire’s Tupsley Girls under-12 football team have been taking part in a variety of activities such as cycling, skateboarding, scooting, walking and running in their local area in order to raise awareness and funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of Kieran Joyce. Kieran was just 15 years
Sidmouth Running Club Fundraise for CRY in Memory of Jonathan Hayman
Sidmouth Herald, 15th February 2021 The Sidmouth Running Club has been taking on a variety of challenges devised by chairman Terry Bewes. This weekend would usually have seen the Four Trigs fundraising event for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) in memory of Jonathan Hayman.The chairman’s challenge for the club members was to run two Trigs,