CRY's postcard campaign - media coverage

CRY's postcard campaign has received a large amount of media attention.  Permission has been granted to reproduce all the articles featured below.

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26/03/09

Halesowen News

Tragic deaths promote cardiac checks

Two Halesowen teenagers who died from hidden heart conditions will feature in a postcard campaign to prevent future tragedies. 

13/03/09

Derby Evening Telegraph

Footballer's family back cardiac appeal

The family of a footballer who died of a heart condition will help launch a health awareness campaign today. 

10/03/09

The Sentinel

Postcards aiming to spare parents' grief

The parents of a teenager who died of a heart condition he never knew he had hope his image will help raise awareness of sudden cardiac death among young people.  A picture of Nathan Butler appears alongside photos of 11 other young victims on a new postcard being produced by charity CRY. 

21/11/08

News Letter

Postcard campaign on cardiac screening

Twelve people under the age of 35 die every week from undiagnosed heart conditions across Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK, it has been claimed.  CRY's postcard campaign highlights the deaths of 12 young people from the Province of undiagnosed fatal heart conditions. 

21/11/08

Irish News (Belfast)

Scheme may have saved 10 lives (CRY Postcard campaign launch)

The lives of 10 young people may have been saved through a screening programme set up to tackle the rise in the number of sudden deaths. 

22/10/08

Haslemere & District

Messenger

CRYing Out For Awareness

As Big Ben stuck noon outside the Houses of Parliament the Hunter family from Haslemere were joined by MPs at the launch of CRY's new postcard campaign. 

22/10/08

News Shopper

'If it saves one it will be worth it'

Eight-year-old Charlie Morettes, who died from sudden cardiac death, is featured in a campaign to prevent others being killed by the same condition. 

20/10/08

Shropshire Star

MP gets behind the work of group

Telford MP David Wright met bereaved families to launch a new campaign to highlight the number of deaths from conditions which cause sudden cardiac death in the young. 

15/10/08

Sheppey Gazette

Charlotte is the face of cardiac campaign

The face of Charlotte Wright, an eight-year-old from Sheppey who died suddenly of an undetected heart problem, is being used to help raise awareness about the growing number of people affected by the condition. 

14/10/08

CRY Press Release

Families gather to unveil striking new postcard to help highlight tragic heart condition

Bereaved families from London and the South East have been joined by MPs from all parties to launch a nationwide awareness campaign to highlight shocking new statistics that show the number of young people who lose their lives from the tragic condition sudden cardiac death now stands at 12 every week – a staggering 50% rise on previous estimates.

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) launches hard hitting postcard campaign in Scotland, highlighting tragedy of young sudden cardiac death

Leading charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, is launching the final stop of their national  postcard campaign, bringing the tragedy of preventable sudden cardiac death in the young (YSCD) home to MPs. Over 400 young people a year die from this treatable condition. The postcards are addressed to MPs with the aim of bolstering support for the CRY All Party Parliamentary Group and to raise awareness about the tragic and preventable loss of life.

Young life could easily be saved

A picture of a Malvern man who died of a heart attack at the age of 32 is being used to raise awareness of cardiac problems in the young. 

Answers on a postcard?

Pioneering heart charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has unveiled the poster-sized version of the thought-provoking postcard as part of a 12-month lobbying tour highlighting the tragic condition known as sudden cardiac death in the young. 

County boy's photo featured in cardiac campaign

A photo of a 15-year-old boy from Worcestershire who died suddenly due to an undetected heart condition features on a provoking new postcard to raise awareness of cardiac death in the young. 

Matthew the face of heart campaign

Matthew Bailey, was playing for Woodroffe School in a rugby match at Colyton a year ago when he suffered heart failure.  An inquest heard that the cause of his tragic, unexpected death, could not be confirmed – but that an undetected heart abnormality was suspected. 

Pete's legacy of life

Today, the faces of eight people who died due to undetected heart conditions will appear on a postcard produced as part of a regional campaign to raise awareness of what is known as Sudden Adult Death (SAD). 

Don't allow Justin's death to be in vain

Justin’s face in one of eight featured on a poignant postcard of those who died before they were 35.  None had apparent problems with their health. 

Tragic faces prove need for screening

Alexander, 12, and Justin, 33, both died suddenly from undiagnosed heart conditions.  Their pictures will be used on a postcard supporting a national campaign by charity CRY. 

Young people perform for CRY charity

Fermanagh Shadow Youth council are once again hosting a variety concert entitled, ‘Pump it Up’.  The proceeds from this year’s concert will be going to the charity, CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). 

Andy's face to help save others

Andy Gard is one of eight young victims of undetected heart conditions from eastern England whose photos appear on a new postcard. 

Campaign bids to avoid untimely cardiac deaths

A national postcard campaign calling for cardiac screening for young people was launched yesterday by a mother whose son died from unsuspected heart problems. 

Campaign for heart screening

The East of England has been selected as the latest venue in CRY’s hard-hitting, lobbying tour, highlighting the tragic condition known as sudden cardiac death in the young. 

MP gives backing to CRY campaign

Speaking in support of the CRY campaign, Dr. McCrea said he had been “touched and deeply moved” by letters and postcards he received over the devastating condition which claims the lives of around eight young people a week in the UK. 

Local group highlights cardiac risks among young people

The Omagh members of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) held an awareness day in Prospect Court last weekend to give local people an insight into the work they are doing, and the campaigns in which they are taking part. 

Spotlight put on dangers of undiagnosed cardiac illnesses among under-35s

The Omagh supporters of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) will host an information day on Saturday in Omagh and Castlederg town centre to help raise awareness of the ‘very real to the health of young people by undiagnosed heart illnesses.’

Heart risks for young highlighted

An information day was held in Prospect Court in Omagh at the weekend to raise awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young. 

Families unite to tackle cruel killer

Every week eight young people across Britain die suddenly from undetected heart conditions.  Now in an effort to highlight this devastating loss the charity CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young – is launching postcards across all areas of the country with photographs of eight young people from that area who have died in these tragic circumstances. 

Highlighting plight of sudden cardiac death

An Eglish woman has said more should be done by GP’s to warn people of the dangers of sudden cardiac death.  Bridget McAnallen and her family were attending the launch of heart charity CRY’s (Cardiac Risk in the Young) new campaign, which is calling for greater funding into sudden cardiac death. 

Father and son CRY out for support

The face of a much-loved sportsman from Portstewart who died tragically at a young age from a heart condition is to appear on a flurry of thought-provoking postcards highlighting cardiac risk in the young. 

Dad promotes heart campaign

A courageous local father is backing a pioneering charity campaign by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to highlight the risks of undiagnosed heart conditions. 

Family attend launch of hard-hitting campaign

“Richard is being missed immeasurably by so many people.  His friends miss his cheeky sense of humour, which he managed to reconcile with moral views and opinions."

Tragic dad's appeal

The face of a city schoolboy who died from Sudden Death Syndrome is leading a national campaign to highlight the tragic syndrome which claims eight young lives a week.

MPs join CRY's campaign

Nigel Waterson, Charles Hendry and Greg Barker met at the home of Nigel and Jenny Cole, whose son Jeremy suddenly collapsed and died in 1995 of a cardiac arrhythmia. 

Heart scan call for every child

The parents of a boy killed by a heart defect are campaigning for nationwide cardiac screening. 

Bid to reduce heart deaths

The eight faces represent 400 people under the age of 35 who die each year nationally from sudden cardiac death – an umbrella term for the undetected heart conditions that strike healthy, active young people suddenly. 

Postcard plan that highlights heart tragedy

The charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young, is today unveiling a poster-sized version of a thought-provoking postcard featuring eight young people from Yorkshire who died from previously undetected heart conditions. 

Family raising profile of sudden cardiac death

Jeremy Cole was just 14 when he died from sudden cardiac death at his home in Victoria Drive.  His mother Jenny is now backing a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the condition. 

Tragic young victims of cardiac disease

The family of a teenager who died suddenly on holiday are joining a campaign to raise awareness of cardiac disease in the young. 

Postcards a CRY for help

Therese’s family has joined a Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) campaign to get the Government behind their fight to save lives.

CRY charity launches fund in memory of Sebastian, 15

A memorial fund for a young Haslemere teenager, whose life was tragically cut short by an undetected heart condition, is the focus of a hard-hitting campaign which was launched last week. 

Tragedy of unexplained deaths of young people

A charity set up to support the families of young people who have died from a condition known as sudden cardiac death, has launched a new national campaign to promote awareness of the condition. 

Plea that comes from the heart

Charlotte is pictured alongside seven other young people from the South East who also lost their lives to previously undetected heart conditions. 

MP campaigns against 'needless' deaths

Local MP Tim Loughton was the guest speaker at the launch of a postcard campaign by the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

Heart attack boy is campaign's face

A teenager who died after collapsing during a playground kick about has become the face of a national campaign.  Nicholas Thorne, 13, of the Cravens, Smallfield, died two years ago after suffering a heart attack at Oakwood School in Horley.

Legislation will help to fight coronary disease

The latest campaign follows the work of Dari Taylor, the MP for Stockton South, who drew up a private members’ bill, the Cardiac Risk in the Young (Screening) Bill.

The postcard that highlights the tragedy of eight lives lost a week

To date, the work of Surrey-based charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) doesn’t enjoy the media profile of other bodies raising funds and awareness for deserving causes.  The charity’s latest campaign hopes to change this situation for the better and, as a consequence, save lives. 

Campaign to raise awareness of cardiac deaths in the young

A campaign featuring the faces of eight young people who have died from a sudden cardiac death was launched on Friday. 

Charlotte's memory lives on in campaign

Charlotte Wright died at just 8 years old of sudden heart failure as she scaled a tree on a school adventure holiday in May 2002.  Now her mum, Karen Williams, has jointed up the charity CRY, founded in May 1995 to raise awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Sending a postcard could help save lives

A campaign using postcards to help save children’s lives has been launched in the region.  The eight people pictured on the card represent eight deaths per week from Sudden Young Cardiac Death. 

View from Westminster

This week I helped to launch a Welsh campaign to raise awareness of Sudden Death Syndrome. 

Postcards warn of heart death risks in young

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has launched its postcard campaign in Wales, with the backing of Alyn and Deeside AM Carl Sargeant and MP Mark Tami.

We must act now to save the lives of our teenagers

A North Wales woman who died after being startled by an alarm clock will feature in a high-profile campaign.  Lisa Jane Browne's mum, Doreen Harley, wants health chiefs to begin mass screenings of teenagers at risk of sudden heart failure. 

Mother's call for heart screening

A woman from north Wales whose daughter died of a rare heart condition is helping to launch a campaign to raise awareness of sudden cardiac deaths.

Postcard message to at-risk families

Alyn and Deeside’s MP Mark Tami and AM Carl Sargeant are backing a campaign to raise awareness about sudden cardiac death in the young. 

Campaign to save lives needs support

The death of someone close to you is always hard to cope with.  But when your healthy 18-year-old son suddenly dies of a heart attack, it’s not just grief that you feel. 

MPs back heart campaign

Flintshire politicians Mark Tami MP and AM Carl Sargeant are backing a new screening campaign for young people who are at risk of a heart attack. 

Don't let more die like my Lisa

A North Wales woman is helping launch a postcard campaign to raise awareness of a syndrome which claimed her daughter’s life. 

Drive to cut young heart deaths

The issue of young people dying from undetected heart conditions is highlighted in a campaign to be launched in Wales on Friday.

Your Member of Parliament

Speaking at the launch Mr Purnell said: “I think we are getting our message across.  There is a huge amount of support in Parliament for this campaign." 

Tragic teen's parents join heart campaign

Postcards featuring Mark’s face – as well as the faces of seven other SDS victims – are being distributed across the country urging people to support the cause and send cards to local MP’s. 

Parents back campaign after shock death of teenage son

When ‘super fit’ 17-year-old Mark Pover collapsed and died in his mum’s arms during a game of football, there had been no signs whatsoever that he had a heart problem.  Now Mark’s parents David and Cath Pover, from Carrbrook, Stalybridge, are trying to raise awareness about heart attack risks in young people. 

Never too young for an attack

A businessman whose son’s best friend tragically dropped dead in a nightclub at the age of just 21 has backed a campaign to highlight heart conditions in young people. 

Campaign for young victims

A 21-year-old Woodplumpton man who died after suffering a heart attack is to feature in a cardiac charity’s latest campaign.  Andrew  Parr, who was due to marry his fiancée this month, will appear on postcards produced by the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Postcard campaign aims to save lives

National charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) will unveil a new postcard campaign on Friday that features the faces of eight young people from the North West who died suddenly of previously undetected heart conditions. 

Tragic Andrew to front heart crusade

Andrew was 21 when he collapsed at Tokyo Jo’s night club in Preston in the early hours of Easter Monday.  His photograph will now feature on a postcard of young sudden cardiac death victims as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the condition. 

Plea right from the heart

Young Teessiders whose lives were tragically cut short are forming a key part of a national campaign.  Charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) yesterday unveiled its latest bid to raise awareness of undetected heart conditions. 

Families' cry from the heart

The families of eight victims of Sudden Cardiac Death have helped to launch a campaign for more extensive heart screening in young people. 

Postcards highlight the tragedy of those who die young

The picture of a man from Frome who died of an undetected heart condition features on a postcard aimed at highlighting unexpected cardiac death in young people. 

Charity postcards available at office

The national charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) now has its new postcards available in the Frome and Somerset Standard Office.  The postcards feature pictures of eight young people who have lost their lives suddenly to undetected heart conditions.  

Campaign to prevent heart risk in young

The faces of eight North-East victims of Sudden Cardiac Death are to be used as part of a life-saving campaign. 

Frome man will be part of national campaign

A popular Frome man is one of the faces at the forefront of the latest campaign being run by a country-wide charity.  Julian Wort died suddenly of a rare heart condition four years ago, having shown no symptoms of any ill health.

Kathy helps raise awareness

Kathy Moyle, from East Budleigh, has helped launch a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of a rare genetic heart condition that has decimated her family. 

Tragic Gran's bid to help save lives

A Devon grandmother who has lost three members of her family to a rare genetic heart disorder has helped launch a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the condition. 

Chris' mission to help others

The coach of Exeter Harriers is on a mission to help others after discovering he has a genetic heart condition – which left him clinically dead until medics were able to save him. 

MP joins battle to thwart killer

Bay MP Roger Gale has attended the national launch of a hard-hitting and thought-provoking new campaign highlighting a tragic condition known as Sudden Cardiac Death in the young. 

Tackling sudden killer

North Thanet MP Roger Gale is backing a hard hitting and thought provoking national campaign highlighting the tragic condition known as Sudden Cardiac Death in the Young. 

29/07/04

Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough)

Tragedy families backing drive

A new campaign to publicise undetected heart conditions in young people is being backed on Teesside.

Heart campaign gets MP's backing

Leigh MP Andy Burnham is supporting CRY's new postcard campaign.

MP backs heart death campaign

South Swindon MP Julia Drown has backed a hard-hitting national campaign highlighting the hundreds of sudden cardiac deaths in young people.

Campaign targets tragic 'killer'

Ian Lucas MP attends the launch of CRY's new postcard campaign.

Cardiac campaign

Gower MP Martin Caton has attended the national launch of a hard-hitting campaign highlighting the tragic condition known as sudden cardiac death in the young.

Postcards of tragedy

It’s now 24 years ago but it’s a day that still haunts Roy Ball who watched his only son collapse and die in front of him during a football match.  Today, Andrew Ball’s young face is part of a new national campaign to highlight the tragic condition.

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