Market Harborough woman swimming distance of English Channel to raise money for CRY
Read the full article here A Market Harborough woman is raising money and awareness after her husband was diagnosed with heart failure aged just 32. Sam Lambert was hospitalised in a life-threatening condition last year, after doctors found his heart was functioning at just 10% and his organs were failing.
Louise Jennings running London Marathon in memory of Mia
Read the full article here A Macclesfield woman is to run her second London Marathon. Louise Jennings, of Broken Cross, is to run the London Marathon this April. The hair and fitness professional will be raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young. Louise and her family have fundraised over
Bonkers Bingo Charity Event
Read the full article here A fun charity event is happening in Macclesfield this weekend. Bonkers Bingo, a tribute to an old Macclesfield nightlife venue, is taking place this weekend to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). This will be in memory of Broken Cross teenager Mia
100 Pupils get heart scans through a grieving sister
Read the full article here Amy Adair-McCourt, from Jordanstown, lost her brother, Nicky (Nick) Adair in March 2020, and since then she has been passionate about letting as many people across Northern Ireland as possible know about the hidden dangers of SADS. The scans will take place during Heart Month,
BBC Three Counties – Dr Steven Cox Interview
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0h7cpkr Starts at: 2:28:30 CRY CEO @Drstevenjcox was interviewed on BBC Three Counties about the importance of screening for young people after an interview with Luton Town’s Tom Lockyear. Starts at: 2:23:20
Crematorium recycling funds 200 heart tests in Newcastle
Recycled metal retrieved from cremations is funding potentially life-saving health checks for young people. With the consent of bereaved families, orthopaedic implants such as knee or hip replacement joints are reclaimed after services at Bradwell Crematorium and sold to a specialist recycling company. Now Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has donated £14,000
Four Trigs raising money for CRY
Read the full article here Organised by Marion and Robert Hayman, the fabulous Four Trigs is a special local event now in its 22nd year and supports the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), writes Alexa Baker. The aim is to visit each of the four Triangulation Pillars around
Cycle ride in memory of David Hill
Read the full article here A charity cycle ride next month will mark the second anniversary of a Dumfries man’s death while playing rugby in Ireland. And the pedalling fundraisers will raise awareness of sudden cardiac death by visiting 11 secondary schools across the region en route. Former St Joseph’s
200 Young people screened at Mossley Mill
Read the full article here A two-day screening event is to be held by the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, in March. During the weekend, the charity expects to screen up to 200 young people aged between 14 and 35 years for undiagnosed heart
Tractor Run in memory of teenager Mia
To read the full article click here TEARS mingled with joy as farmers paid tribute to a much-loved teenager. A charity tractor run was held on New Year’s Eve following the tragic death of Mia Jennings, 19, from cardiac arrest. Crowds clapped and cheered as more than 50 tractors and agricultural vehicles
University of Gloucestershire offering heart screenings by CRY
Read the full article here University of Gloucestershire is offering heart screening to its students and staff, and their family members, who may have an underlying heart condition which can often have no symptoms. As part of its Stop the Heartbreak campaign, the university will hold a heart screening day
Debbie Dixon pride of Britain Award
Read the full article here Debbie Dixon Founder, The Aaron Dixon Memorial Fund and supporter of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) Collecting the Pride of Britain Award from a young woman whose life was saved by CRY ‘The tears started when Charlotte appeared on screen to thank me for
New Year’s Eve Tractor Run in memory of Mia Jennings
Read the full article here FARMERS are mounting a New Year’s Eve tractor run to help save young lives. The charity event follows the tragic death of Mia Jennings, 19, from cardiac arrest. The teenager’s sudden death, almost a year ago, left her family and friends devastated. A memorial fund has
Hayscastle donates £800 to CRY
Read the full article here This week the Hayscastle Show Committee donated £800 to Cardiac Risk In The Young, selected by 2023 Show Presidents Mr and Mrs Griffiths. Despite initial rain last August, Hayscastle Show cleared up by midday, leading to a successful and enjoyable event. The show saw impressive
Olympian, Sir Brendan Foster attended the Barnard Run event at Barnard Castle School which raised £4000 for CRY.
Read the full article here Olympian, European gold medal winner and founder of the Great North Run Sir Brendan Foster performed the honours at the 132nd Barnard Run, which is staged every year at Barnard Castle School. The historic event, and the ‘Barney Bash’ qualifiers, involves every pupil of the
Community Groups Wylde Green Rotary and The Rotary Club announce the routes for their charity Santa Sleigh in aid of CRY
Read the full article here A chance to see Santa on his sleigh in streets in Sutton Coldfield and Erdington on the run up to Christmas has been announced with a host of routes confirmed by two community groups. Members of Wylde Green Rotary and The Rotary Club of Erdington will be heading out on the
Parents of Jono Stead, who died of an undiagnosed heart condition, are raising funds for heart screening in his memory.
Read the full article here The parents of a man who died of an undiagnosed heart condition are raising money to provide more cardiac screening after losing their son Jono in 2022. Dave and Karen Stead, from Driffield in East Yorkshire, hope additional screening will prevent further sudden deaths of
Family create Magical Harry Potter Garden to raise money for charity
Read the full article here An Ayrshire garden has been completely transformed into the magical world of Harry Potter in time for Christmas. Legend has it that a trip of Hogwarts can be achieved by heading to London Kings Cross and jumping through Platform 9 ¾. But a new route
Rugby Club shocked after death of young star.
Read the full article here The death of rising young Kingussie shinty star Calum MacKintosh has left the sport and local community stunned, with tributes pouring in for the popular youngster. The 19-year-old died suddenly on Saturday from a suspected cardiac event in Edinburgh whilst with two fellow Red and
Hilary Nicholls interviewed about her Daughter Clarissa
Read the full article Link no longer available Medics realised Clarissa Nicholls had a heart condition two weeks after she collapsed and died on a hike in France – and experts say the condition is a regular silent killer A devastated mum whose daughter was struck by a ‘silent killer’
Leisure Centre in Macclesfield hosts charity bake sale
Read the full article here Macclesfield Leisure Centre will be selling cakes for charity next month. It is all to raise money in memory of an employee who passed away at the start of the year. Teenager Mia Jennings, a swim teacher at Macclesfield Leisure Centre, passed away on January
Cardiac Screening in Knutsford
Read the full article here Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions, with no symptoms or warning in around 80 per cent of cases. More than 100 local people aged between 14 and 35 were screened on Saturday, in the latest programme
MSP Annabelle Ewing backs CRY Campaign in Scottish Parliament
Read the full article here The Member of the Scottish Parliament for Cowdenbeath has backed a campaign to tackle the threat of cardiac deaths in young people. Annabelle Ewing, MSP for the Cowdenbeath constituency, has signed a campaign pledge by CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). CRY is highlighting the
Hilary Nicholls interview with Cathy Newman for Times Radio
Hilary Nicholls was interviewed by Cathy Newman on November 17th, 2023 to discuss the tragic death of her daughter Clarissa, who died due to an undiagnosed heart condition and how she is now raising vital funds and awareness for CRY in her memory. Listen to the full interview below.
Fashion show and raffle
On 10th November after over 6 months of careful planning, contacting local companies for raffle prizes, making hamper prizes up with donations, the day was finally here for our fashion show and raffle. We also had 3 local small businesses that had stalls, Lucy’s craft creations, Wax scent-sations & Fudge