Defibrillator Funded by CRY Supporters Saves Man’s Life
Wakefield Express, 26th July 2019 The device, installed at the A1 Football Factory in Pontefract in late April, was used to save a life only weeks later on the 14th of May when a man went into cardiac arrest in the changing rooms of the club. “One evening a guy collapsed in the changing rooms, a
13 Year Old Junior Golfer and CRY Fundraiser is Awarded Hero’s Handshake
The Golf Business, 25th July 2019 Archie Qualtrough from Gough, Lincolnshire received the award from the Young Golf Ambassadors in recognition of his hard work in raising money for charity. Archie has raised over £5000 through participating in various golf challenges which include a 24-hour Golf marathon, a 100 Golf Holes in a Day challenge at
Charity Ball to be Held In Memory of Father and Son
Evening Telegraph, 25th July 2019 Five years ago, Pete McAvoy passed away at 22 years old after suffering a cardiac arrest. Since his death, his father Peter Snr has campaigned for the detection of similar undiagnosed heart conditions. However, last year at the the age of 60, Peter Snr passed away. Now friends and family are
BAE Systems Apprentices Receive CRY Heart Screenings
The Mail, 19th July 2019 BAE Systems Apprentices in Barrow received free heart screenings organised by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) at the suggestion of David Hughes, whose 28 year old son, Daniel, passed away suddenly of an undiagnosed heart condition in 2015. This condition was later diagnosed as Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and
Cake Sale in Memory of Nicholas Thomas
Plymouth Rock Choir held a cake sale in Memory of Nicholas Thomas and raised £227 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Big thank you to my fellow Rockies for their support and generosity. Jenny Thomas
Justin Madders MP Offers Support for CRY Campaign
About My Area, 18th July 2019 Justin Madder MP gave his support to Cardiac Risk in the Young’s (CRY) campaign for a national strategy to combat young, sudden cardiac death (YSCD) at a recent parliamentary event. He stated: “Every week, 12 apparently fit and healthy young (aged 35 and under) people in the UK die suddenly
Tony Lloyd MP Offers Support to CRY in his Letter from Parliament
Rochdale Online, 18th July 2019 Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is among the charities and projects to which MP Tony Lloyd offers his support in his ‘Letter from Parliament’. He writes : “In Parliament, I attended an event organised by the charity ‘Cardiac Risk in the Young’ (CRY) to lend my support to their ongoing
Epping Forest District Council Fund CRY Screening in Memory of Isabelle Tudisca
Epping Forest Guardian, 18th July 2019 Over 200 people attended the Epping Forest District funded screening event organised by Della Tudisca in memory of her daughter, Issy, who passed away due to an undiagnosed heart condition. Della has hosted six Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) screening events thus far. More than 1,350 young people have
BAE Systems Apprentices Receive CRY Heart Screenings
Cumbria Crack, 17th July 2019 The BAE Systems apprentices were tested for underlying heart conditions on Wednesday 17th July in Barrow. The heart screening event was organised by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) at the suggestion of David Hughes. In 2015, David’s son, Daniel, passed away suddenly at 28 years old due to an undiagnosed
BBC Radio Cumbria – Dr Steven Cox & David Hughes
CRY CEO Dr Steven Cox spoke with Mike Zeller on BBC Radio Cumbria this morning about the importance of CRY screenings, followed by CRY supporter, David Hughes, who is holding a screening for 100 young interns at the Barrow Shipyard this weekend, in memory of his son, Daniel. Starts at 1:41:42
Fundraising Fun Day and Cricket Tournament in Memory of Dan Hughes
Stoke Sentinel, 13th July 2019 Dan Hughes passed away at just 28 years old in March of 2015. Since then, his parents, Sue and David Hughes have been fundraising for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in his memory, raising more than £200,000 to support the charity’s heart screenings for young people. The Dan Hughes Memorial
CRY in the Running to Receive £100,000 in Community Funding from Tesco Stevenage
The Comet, 15th July 2019 As Tesco’s marks its centenary with its special Bags of Health Funding Grants, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has been put forward as one of the nominees to receive £100,000 at the Tesco in Stevenage. Customers at the store will be given a blue token with each carrier bag purchased
BAE Systems Apprentices to Receive CRY Cardiac Screenings
The Mail, 15th July 2019 BAE Systems apprentices in Barrow are to receive Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) heart screenings on Wednesday this week after an offer from Barrow-based engineer David Hughes, whose son Daniel passed away suddenly in 2015 due to an undiagnosed heart condition. Since then, David and his family have been working
CRY Nominated for Tesco’s Bags of Help Centenary Grant
Saddleworth Independent, 14th July 2019 Since its launch in 2015, the Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme, run in partnership with environmental charity Groundwork, has provided over 25,000 community projects across the country with more than £75 million. This round offers special grants that will see shoppers vote for one of three groups or organisations to receive
Father and Friend Take On Monumental Challenge in Memory of Ben Forsyth
Edinburgh News, 9th July 2019 Ben Forsyth had a cardiac screening in 2013 which revealed an irregularity in his heart, leading to him being referred to the NHS. In May of 2015, after suffering with breathing problems, he had an MRI scan which led to the discovery that he had arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC); a
Eight Year Old Ollie Wins Maltings Hero Award After Charity Cycle Ride for CRY
The Herts Advertiser, 8th July 2019 Ollie Higman-Hall cycled ten miles via the Alban Way to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of his father Darren Hall who passed away at 30 years old due to an undiagnosed heart condition. Ollie’s mother, Kirsty, was only nine weeks pregnant with him at
Tour of Tameside in Memory of Rachel Buckley
In May 2017, our wonderful friend Rachel Buckley passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep aged 27. After her passing, her family received help, guidance and support from CRY who do such incredibly valuable work for those reeling with such sudden and devastating loss. We – Emma Oxenham, Ian Blackwood – Hobbs, Cat & Sam
Blackbrook FC Hosts Charity Football Match for CRY
St Helens Star, 5th July 2019 The football match between Blackbrook Legends and Beeches FC Legends was hosted by Blackbrook FC in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and Willowbrook Hospice. Andrew Waddilove, Blackbrook FC Legends captain, organised the event with help from friends and family who contributed bouncy castles, barbecue, tuck shop, raffles
Three Shropshire Women to Take On 50km Trek for CRY in Memory of Nathan Jenkins
Shropshire Star, 5th July 2019 The three close friends, Lucy Jones, Paula Reynolds and Jo Thelwell, are to face a tough climb in the Brecon Beacons to raise money for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Their challenge is a meaningful one, especially for Jo. “In 2013 my partner, Nathan Jenkins, passed away suddenly. He
Canterbury School Teacher Fiona Tucker’s Family Raises Awareness of CRY in Her Memory
Kent Online, 4th July 2019 Primary school teacher and mum Fiona Tucker passed away in her sleep at just 29 years old due to an undiagnosed heart condition. Her family was left in a state of shock and grief. “It hit us like a bomb exploding and has changed our lives forever,” her mother Janice said.
Friends Fundraise in Memory of Nick Stanley
Jewish News, 3rd July 2019 Nick Stanley passed away last month at the age of 33 after playing football. Now his friends Elliott and Danielle Taylor, Joshua and Sophie Gladstein and Jeremy and Lisa Shaw are set to run 10km to raise money for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in his memory. The group
Mark Tami MP Shows Support for CRY
The Leader, 4th July 2019 MP of Alyn and Deeside Mark Tami showed his support for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), attending the charity’s first ever ‘drop in’ session at Portcullis House along with 50 other MPs. The event was hosted by Kevan Jones MP, a long-time supporter of CRY and Chair of its All-Party-Parliamentary
Jessel Green Community Fun Day
30th June 2019 Great fun was had by all who attended the Jessel Green Fun Day on Sunday 30 July for this popular annual, not-for-profit, community family fun event.Large crowds attended and enjoyed all the entertainment taking place in the arena from music, dance and a children’s magic show. In addition to all the usual bouncy
Fundraising Couple See 98 Students Receive Heart Screenings at Skegness School in Memory of Son Craig
Skegness Standard, 1st June 2019 Kay and Paul Rawlinson lost their 18 year old son Craig to an undiagnosed heart condition in 2012. Since then, the couple have been campaigning, raising funds and awareness, to bring heart screenings and defibrillators to the Skegness area. Recently, as a result of their efforts, 98 pupils at Skegness Grammar
Mum Takes on Heart of London Bridges Walk to Raise Funds for CRY in Memory of Daughters
Lancashire Post, 1st July 2019 Viv Christopher lost her daughter Katrina in 2005 and then lost another daughter, Cheryl, in 2012. Both young women died in their sleep of undiagnosed heart conditions. Following their deaths, Viv set up a memorial fund with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in order to fund heart screenings for young