Parents encouraged to get their children screened
Key 103 Radio – 10th February 2017 Parents are being encouraged to get their kids screened for potential heart defects after it was revealed 12 young people under the age of 35 die every single week in the UK from an undetected cardiac condition. Read more
£10,000 target for heart screenings in Whittlesey
Cambs Times – 9th February 2017 Deborah Slator, who set up the successful Defibrillators for All group in Whittlesey, wants the money to screen up to 200 young people locally to detect potentially life-threatening, undiagnosed heart conditions. Whittlesey now has over 50 defibrillator pads in the community, and they now want to focus on the local
Four Trigs Challenge a success
Cranbrook Herald – 9th February 2017 Over the years this event has made charity donations of over £8,000. This year all proceeds will be going to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). £1350 was raised and fun was had by all.
Heart screening event at Ryde Academy
Isle of Wight Radio – 9th February 2017 Last week CRY saw 210 students for the screening thanks to the fundraising efforts of Paul Stevens, Gill Kennerly, Andrew Quew & Martin Baldwin, 29 of which were referred for further testing. Read more
Cardiac checks vital for young footballers
The Argus – 8th February 2017 Dr Steven Cox, CEO of charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), has called for heart checks by football clubs at Academy level, as well as for senior pros. After a routine screening for Albion & Hove, player Connor Goldson was told he had a problem and would need preventative
BBC Radio Orkney interview with Dr Steven Cox
BBC Radio Orkney – 2nd February 2017 Dr Steven Cox talks about CRY’s screening program and gives his reaction to the BHF stating that 620,000 people in the UK carry a faulty gene for heart disease and cardiac death. Listen here (6:25)
Four Trigs Race returns
Sidmouth Herald – 3rd February 2017 Proceeds from the event will be donated to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of Jonathan Hayman. The funds raised will enable CRY to offer a local heart screening event later on in the year. Read more
Special life-saving initiative in memory of runner Paul Osbourne
Loughborough Echo – 6th February 2017 The organisers of the Ramathon are offering free CPR training following the death of an athlete from Burton-on-the-Wolds last year. Proceeds will go to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and Winstons Wish Read more
Michael Patterson Memorial Competition
Staffordshire Newsletter – 4th February 2017 Harvey will take part in the Michael Patterson Memorial competition, a charity event to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young. Read more
Quizz for Cardiac Risk in the Young
View News – 2nd February 2017 The Chaffcombe community quiz to raise money Cardiac Risk in the Young was organised by Hillary mead, and will ensure the local young people can take advantage of an upcoming screening event in the srea. The quiz raised £400 for CRY. Read more
Fundraising appeal in memory of Carl Buckley
Portsmouth Today – 2nd February 2017 A fundraising appeal has raised more than £1,500 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) after Carl Buckley died from cardiac arrest, due to an undiagnosed heart condition. His cousin, Louise Barlow, is raising funds and awareness for CRY in order to prevent the same fate for other young people.
Running to raise awareness of cardiac risk in the young
The Irish News – 1st February 2017 Jenny Lee speaks to a Co Antrim mum-of-two who is putting her running shoes to the test this year to raise awareness of, and funds for research into, sudden cardiac death after her partner died at the age of 32. Read more
Colleagues at Birkett Long raise £12,500 in memory of Charlotte Adams, who died suddenly, aged 23
Gazette News – 31st January 2017 Caring colleagues of a young woman who died suddenly have raised nearly £12,500 in her memory. Read more
Leigh East rugby club hailed by singing star Lizzie Jones after holding heart screening day
Leigh Journal – 25th January 2017 Caring Leigh East held their first heart screening day at the amateur rugby league club on Saturday. Read more
intu Uxbridge raises £18,000 for charity
This is Local London – 26th January 2017 Two charities are receiving donations totalling over £18,000 this January, thanks to generous shoppers in Uxbridge. Read more
Leigh East hold their first heart screening day
Love Rugby League – 25th January 2017 Leigh East held their first heart screening day at the club at the weekend. Read more
Couple’s amazing fundraising for heart tests for young people
Lancashire Evening Post – 24th January 2017 A courageous Lancashire couple whose son died suddenly five years ago have turned grief to hope by funding hundreds of free heart tests for young Lancashire residents. Read more
Make a major splash for a good cause at Northwich Rotary Swimathon
Northwich Guardian – 23rd January 2016 Swimmers with a taste for competition are being invited to take the plunge at the 2017 Northwich Rotary Swimathon. Read more
Dorking man sets sights on 2,654 mile hike in memory of childhood friend who died aged 21
Surrey Mirror – 23rd January 2017 A Dorking man is hiking 2,654 miles across America in memory of a childhood friend who died after having a heart attack aged just 21. Read more
Mum finds strength in kids after partner’s sudden death
News Letter – 23rd January 2017 An Ulster mother has told of the heartache she has faced trying to cope with the loss of her partner at the age of 32, just days after celebrating their son’s first birthday. Read more
Hundreds of free heart screenings on offer as part of tragic teen James Campbell’s ‘legacy’
Gazette Live – 21st January 2017 A mother is offering hundreds of free heart screenings as part of her deceased son’s legacy. James Campbell was 16 when he passed away in his sleep from an undiagnosed heart condition while on a school trip. Read more
Hard-working Manningtree students club together to raise staggering amount during charity week
Maldon Standard – 17th January 2017 …One charitable pupil, Sam Gardiner, ran continuously for two hours to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young, the charity which funds research into sudden cardiac death in youngsters. Read more
Chester university students go the extra mile for worthy causes
The Chester Chronicle – 14th January 2017 …The biggest fundraising event on the Warrington Campus, so far this term, was a 24-hour football match in aid of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Read more
Andrew's marathon effort to boost charities
Messenger – 14th January 2017 Hale resident Andrew Knowles has completed nine challenges during the past nine months to raise awareness for two charities. Andrew has been testing himself in a bid to boost Cardiac Risk in the Young and Combat Stress. Read more
Defibrillator set for Halstead's Milbank Stadium following tragic death of 18-year-old Jack Atkinson
Halstead Gazette – 12th January 2017 …A memorial match was held following Jack’s death at Clacton Coastal Academy, where he was a student. It raised money for the the Essex Air Ambulance which airlifted Jack to hospital and the charity CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young. Read more