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"Howard English was a friend who was an amazing guy and an outstanding rugby player. The ultimate Bon Viveur. It was a truly shocking moment when he died suddenly during one of our rugby games.  When someone dies in your arms like that on the side of a rugby pitch it is not something you ever forget.  It was tragic beyond belief when Howard's death was compounded by the death a decade later of his son Sebastian, whilst playing rugby just like his Dad.

No-one knew that the condition that had killed Howard could be genetic. CRY's screening programme is fantastic and it is good news that they are now going to be screening our young rugby players. In Italy they have compulsory testing of athletes and it seems so patently obvious that we ought to be doing this too. As a Patron of CRY I want to do all I can to help promote their programme."

Team Buzz 'Tour de France' - August 2006

Mark Dee-Shapland and three friends - known as Team Buzz - cycled the length of France to raise money and awareness for CRY, in memory of Mark's sister Claire.  CRY Patron John Inverdale, and Arsenal and England footballer Theo Walcott, both gave their support to this CRY fundraising event. 

Bath Half Marathon - March 2006

Simon Halliday played Centre for England and Bath, and he was joined by a fantastic number of ex-Bath and ex-England colleagues (and one former Australian international!) - plus fellow CRY Patron John Inverdale -  who all came along to help make an unforgettable day.  The first part of the fundraiser, saw Simon and some of his old rugby pals taking part in the Bath Half Marathon.

Launch of Julie Tanner's book of inspirational quotes - November 2005

In 101 Reasons to Get Up in the Morning (published  in October by Canterbury Press, priced £7.99 paperback) you will discover who turns to Winnie the Pooh when the going gets tough; what Boris Johnson’s grandma said to him; why cabbages are important to Tanni Grey Thompson and why nothing is impossible for Terry Wogan plus many more celebrity secrets.  The book was officially launched on November 3rd 2005 by Julie Tanner and John Inverdale

Sutton Tennis Day

Three day event featuring a sponsored inter-club doubles tournament with Owen Davidson, Frew McMillan, Mark Cox, John Inverdale, Ken Rosewall,  Mike Walker, Geoff Masters, and Fred Stolle; a kids tennis clinic; and an Auction night with Bob Champion. 

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