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Articles from regional publications - Northern Ireland (2009/10)

CRY aims to keep you in touch with media interest in healthcare awareness of Sudden Death Syndrome.  All articles have been sent in by the families concerned or by a press cuttings agency, and CRY has permission to reproduce the articles.

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Date

Regional  publication

Article title

     
11/08/10 Coleraine Times Hoey backs CRY
Northern Ireland golfing star Michael Hoey was in Portstewart last week to lend his support to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).  The professional golfer, who was born in Ballymoney, approached Portstewart man John Lundy, whose son Aaron, a keen golfer and footballer, tragically died of a heart condition some ten years ago.  Aaron and Michael grew up on the golf course together alongside US Open Champion Graeme McDowell.

03/05/10

Coleraine Chronicle

It's a Knockout - Ground style

Staff from the various Ground Espresso Bars across the province have helped to raise much-needed funds for CRY - Cardiac Risk in the Young - by competing in their very own 'It's a Knockout.' 

06/05/10

Coleraine Chronicle

Knockout show for CRY charity

Last Friday Ground Espresso Bars launched their fundraising campaign for their forthcoming charity fundraiser, 'It's A Knockout.'

15/04/10

Ulster Gazette

Run Armagh 10K is under starter's orders

The second Run Armagh 10|K Challenge will be hitting the streets of the city at 2pm on Sunday. 

15/04/10

Coleraine Chronicle

Local men ready for marathon trek

Three local men are preparing to run the London and Belfast Marathons later this year to raise money for the charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

31/03/10

Coleraine Times

School kids to are to be screened

Three local men will be taking on a mammoth challenge for charity over the next two months.  Garry McGrotty, Michael Logan and George McAlpin will be running two marathons to raise funds for CRY. 

10/02/10

The Irish Times

Six Nations Digest

You don't have to be in the Killiney Castle Hotel anymore to watch the Irish team announcement before Six Nations Championship matches.

21/01/10

The Ulster Gazette & Armagh

Standard

Second Run Armagh 10K is launched

The second annual Run Armagh 10K event will be held on Sunday, April 18. 

     

11/11/09

News Letter (Belfast)

CRY charity boosted by fundraising effort

Speaking at a recent ceremony to receive funds raised locally on behalf of Cardiac Risk in the Young, NI CRY Representative John Lundy said he was overwhelmed at the messages of support he has received since the recent television programme about his son Aaron. 

02/11/09 Ulster TV After Aaron (video)
The story of young sportsman Aaron Lundy, who was destined to be a successful golfer but lost his life to a treatable condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Ten years after his death, the film aims to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest in young people across Northern Ireland.

23/10/09

News Letter (Belfast)

A condition which kills young people in their prime

Every week in the UK, 12 people apparently fit and healthy people - all aged 35 and under - died from a previously undiagnosed heart condition. 

22/09/09

Coleraine Times

Aaron Lundy Memorial Golf Day raises over £20,000 for CRY charity

Emotions were high, as friends and family of the late Aaron Lundy, gathered for a special memorial fundraiser at Portstewart Golf Club on Friday. 

16/09/09

News Letter (Belfast)

McDowell supports CRY charity

This year, to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Aaron's death, three members of the 1996 Ulster Boys team in which Aaron played, have agreed to play a challenge game to raise money for CRY and promote awareness of cardiac screening. 

19/08/09

Coleraine Times

Stars to play in memorial day for Aaron Lundy

Friends of the late Aaron Lundy are to hold a special day of golf in his honour next month. 

23/06/09

News Letter (Belfast)

Armagh school prepares for tour

As part of their Tour fundraising effort the senior rugby players from Royal School Armagh decided to raise funds for the charity CRY.  And before their departure the boys handed over a cheque for £1,800 to Ian McCall, father of their inspirational former captain, John McCall. 

03/06/09

Londonderry Sentinel

Heart screenings on offer

CRY - Cardiac Risk in the Young, have announced that they will continue offering screenings in Londonderry. 

29/04/09

Coleraine Times

Marathon effort for CRY charity

It is ten years since Aaron Lundy died suddenly from a cardiac condition and to mark the anniversary a number of his friends have organised relay teams to take part in the Belfast Marathon in support of CRY. 

23/04/09

Ulster Gazette & Armagh Standard

First Run Armagh is a success

The First Run Armagh road race event was held around the streets of Armagh on Sunday. 

03/04/09

Ulster Star

Special night celebrates a special life

A special concert has been held in memory of a young Lisburn woman who died from sudden cardiac death. 

     

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