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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National  publication

Article title

04/06/10

The Daily Telegraph

Boy with a 'funny heart' died jogging

A teenager who collapsed and died while jogging had commented that his his did 'funny things sometimes', an inquest heard. 

02/06/10

The Metro

Raise your goblet of rock, kids

Amesbury prep school in Surrey has become a YouTube sensation with a slick video straight out of the hit Jack Black film School Of Rock. 

25/05/10

The Daily Express

Skipping a Spanish lesson saved my life

Throughout his childhood James Bailey was obsessed with football, playing every day until he discovered quite by chance that the sport he loved could have killed him. 

16/05/10

The Mail on Sunday

SADS kiled my daughter and sister, but I won't let it take my son

It was a simple bee sting that gave Susie Murray the first inkling that something might be seriously wrong. 

06/04/10

The Independent

How we learnt to grieve

More than four years may have passed, but for Diane Ber the events of 27th December 2005 are still as raw as they ever were. 

01/04/10

Surrey Downs

Breaking Hearts

It was eight years ago, on a wintry Wednesday morning, when Rob Thorne received the call every parent dreads - his 13-year-old son, Nicholas, had collapsed in the school playground whilst kicking a football around with his mates. 

15/02/10

The Times 

The boy who died for 11 minutes

In September 2008, James Doherty, a 13-year-old junior tennis champion, was training with his coach when he collapsed at the back of the court. 

01/01/10

The Bulletin of the Royal College of Pathologists

School visit to the Royal Brompton Hospital

Dr Mary Sheppard invited secondary school students with an interest in science and medicine to the Royal Brompton Hospital for an afternoon of short lectures and demonstrations. 

12/11/09

BBC News

Campaign on sudden deaths 'rise'

A campaign to highlight the number of young people who die unexpectedly from a condition known as sudden cardiac death has been launched.

07/11/09

BBC News

Calls for tests after sudden death

Senior doctors are calling for human tissue to be routinely kept for genetic testing in cases where young people die without explanation.

16/10/09

BBC London

Teenagers offered heart screening

A charity is offering 14-year-olds in London and the South East free heart screening in a bid to cut sudden deaths from undetected cardiac problems.

16/10/09

The Guardian

Why there was nothing 'human' about Jan Moir's column on the death of Stephen Gateley

Jan Moir's rant about the Boyzone star Stephen Gately is a gratuitous piece of gay-bashing.

01/10/09

In Force

Rugby legend cops charity cheque

Within kicking distance of the posts at Twickenham, England rugby legend Rob Andrew receives a cheque for £5,000 on behalf of the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) from Det. Insp. Steve Jackson of City of London Police. 

01/10/09

The Guardian

Every parent's nightmare

We now know that the cervical cancer jab did not directly cause the death of 14-year-old Natalie Morton.  But parents will still worry. 

01/09/09

Runner's World

For absent friends

"When my best friend Ralph Murwill did the Robin Hood Half last year, he was fit and healthy.  Ralph crossed the finish line in 1:51 - and died immediately afterwards. 

18/08/09

Daily Mail

Every week, 12 fit and healthy youngsters like Adam suddenly collapse and die.  So how can we save them?
Two days into their family holiday in Cyprus, Jed and Julie Donnelly were really starting to relax.  As they lay in the sun, their 17-year-old son Adam was playing volleyball with friends in the shallow end of the pool. 

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Regional publication

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28/07/10

Norwich Evening News

We may never know why our healthy daughter died

The grief-stricken parents of a young woman have spoken of their heartbreak after their 'beautiful girl' and 'best friend' went to sleep and never woke up. 

22/07/10

Bracknell Standard

Checking up on footballers

A cardiac team is offering young people a potentially life-saving heart check-up. 

20/07/10

Herald Express (Torquay)

Heart charity support thrills Joanne

A young mum and dancer with a rare heart condition has raised £400 for charity.  Professional dancer Joanne Urch, was diagnosed with the condition a year ago - only to discover that her four-year-old son also has it. 

08/07/10

The Basildon Echo

Gideon died - but we can save others

A bereaved family are using cash from a fund set up in their son's memory to provide potentially life-saving health checks for young people. 

06/07/10

The Sentinel

Mum fights to stop illness which took 16-year-old son

After the death of her son to an unknown heart defect, Angela Butler has set about raising awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

02/07/10

Rutland Mercury

Mum's battle to prevent others dying like Nina, 23

A young woman who died of a treatable heart condition has become the face of a campaign to raise awareness and prevent other tragic deaths.  Nina Jelen of Towngate East, Market Deeping, died in her sleep in 2005 aged just 23. 

24/06/10

North Devon Journal

Memorial walk raises cash after death of two teenagers

Teresa Chew and her daughter, Kira, 11, trekked 10 miles across Malta during a family holiday in memory of Teresa's children Rachel Haigh and Jason Chew. 

22/06/10

Isle of Man Examiner

Mayor and Mayoress to support two charities during year of office

Two Manx charities are being championed by the new Mayor and Mayoress of Douglas in their year in office. 

22/06/10

Scarborough Evening News

Teen died of natural causes

A teenager tragically died of natural causes while cycling his bike up Ramshill Road, an inquest found recently. 

21/06/10

Scarborough Evening News

Charity walk to remember Adam

Hardy walkers from a Scarborough college are set to embark on a sponsored walk in memory of a fellow student. 

15/06/10

Scarborough Evening News

David's marathon effort for heart fund

A year after his best friend's shock death from a hidden heart condition, David Sullivan, of Filey, has raised £1,700 in a bid to help highlight and reduce the risk to other young people. 

12/06/10

Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Touch-rugby players in marathon fund-raiser

Rugby players will be testing their endurance in a 24-hour non-stop match next weekend. 

12/06/10

The Sentinel

Stonier on his marks for run in Twenty20

Richard Stonier has tipped Meir Heath to progress from their Twenty20 Cup group tomorrow - but they will have to cope without their in-form captain. 

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.' 

31/05/10

Birmingham Mail

Grieving mum in heart check call

The mother of a Midland teenager who died from an undetected heart condition has urged young people to be screened to help avoid similar tragedies in the future. 

27/05/10

Cannock Chase Post

A donation in Zoe's memory

A parish council have pledged to donate £100 to a heart charity, following the sudden death of a Cheslyn Hay woman. 

26/05/10

Renfrewshire & Paisley Gazette

Life's a beach for Christina

A Johnstone woman is hoping to land her dream job- and be paid to go on holiday all year long. 

22/05/10

Express & Star

Free heart advice for young people

Young people between the ages of 14 and 35 can undergo free cardiac screening Wolverhampton next month. 

21/05/10

Colchester Gazette

Cake ceremony helps mark mayor's arrival

Harwich's new mayor and mayoress announced their arrival with the town's historic tradition of throwing cakes to children. 

20/05/10

Hereford Times

Brilliant county mothers take on tough challenges

Most people are aware of the heartache caused when a family suffers a cot death and the loss of a child.  But few realise that a similar thing can happen to an adult, causing an equal amount of grief to relatives and friends. 

19/05/10

The Garstang Courier

Students' fun raises vital cash for heart research charity

Myerscough College students have been busy raising money for charity in a week of fund and festivities for the college's annual RAG Week. 

18/05/10

South Wales Argus

Heart attack tragedy family in funds drive

The family of Gwent man Craig Cowland, who died of a suspected heart attack at just 28 years old, are raising money to support other families going through the heartbreak they experienced. 

16/05/10

Sunday Independent (Plymouth & Devon)

Haggett on the road back after heart op

Somerset's Calum Haggett is back in training at the County Ground after what has been a tough few months for the 19-year-old during which time he has undergone major open heart surgery. 

14/05/10

Ealing Gazette

Book sale to boost charity

A charity book sale in memory of schoolboy Tom Clabburn, who died of an undiagnosed heart problem, is being held on Saturday 15th May. 

13/05/10

Lanark & Carluke Gazette

Emma's CRY Run

The thousands of runners who took part had to be fit and healthy to compete in the London Marathon..  But one entrant was there to raise funds in memory of another fit runner who died unexpectedly. 

13/05/10

Chester Chronicle

Egg hunt victory

Congratulations are in order following Cheshire's longest Easter egg hunt. 

13/05/10

Basingstoke & North Hants Gazette

CRY for help to save young lives

When sports mad Lewis Marsh was dropped off at his tennis club, he seemed to be the picture of health. 

13/05/10

The Holsworthy Post

Luncheon Stop

On the weekend of April 24 and 25 at Lower Wembsworthy Farm, Hartland, John and Brenda Luckett hosted a luncheon stop for the Rally of Discover Tour, which was a two day event that was held in the South West area. 

12/05/10

Malvern Gazette

Alex walks 100km for charity

A young man from Upton is nursing his blisters after having walked 100km in less than 24 hours to raise money for charity. 

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.'

01/05/10

Oxford Mail

Youngsters show off their talents

Sixty youngsters traded kicks and punches during a charity karate championship. 

30/04/10

Derby Evening Telegraph

Pair's daring leap in memory of pal

Two friends of a woman who died after suffering a cardiac arrest have completed a skydive in her memory. 

20/04/10

Kingston Guardian

Croydon Harrier Temi makes history

Several members of Croydon Harriers junior team laid down impressive markers in their opening National Junior League clash at Eltham on Sunday, writes Matthew Kiernan.

19/04/10

Flintshire Leader

Chris's marathon run in memory of football team-mate

A council worker is to run the London Marathon in memory of a friend who died before a game of football. 

16/04/10

The Cumberland News

Cumberland man to join injured army  major in marathon challenge

Major Phil Packer touched the nation with his courage after being catastrophically injured during a rocket attack in Iraq.  Despite suffering a serious spinal cord injury, he was determined to regain control of his life and mounted a new mission – to raise money to help others. 

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). 

15/04/10

Somerset Standard

Family's 10-year fundraising effort to prevent heart deaths

On March 19, 2000, tragedy struck the Wort family.  Shirley and Dave Wort's son Julian died suddenly at the age of 28.  His sudden death was the start of a 10-year involvement by Julian's family and friends with the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

14/04/10

North Devon Gazette

Running marathon in memory of brother

Mart died of Myocarditis, which is a form of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS), basically a sudden cardiac arrest.  Mart was a fit, healthy 19-year-old with no signs of ill health up until he died. 

01/04/10

Leigh Reporter

MP swims for Daniel

Leigh MP Andy Burnham is set to brave cold waters in memory of a teenager killed by a rare heart condition. 

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. 

27/03/10

Wigan Evening Post

Andy tackles lake swim challenge

Andy Burnham MP is preparing to swim across Lake Wndermere to raise cash the charity  CRY - Cardiac Risk in the Young - which helps people affected by conditions causing sudden cardiac deaths. 

11/03/10

Hertfordshire Advertiser

Raising awareness of the hidden killer which strikes young

A couple who lost their daughter to sudden cardiac death have helped to launch a powerful campaign highlighting the shocking statistics of the condition. 

10/03/10

Peterborough Evening Telegraph

Marathon effort in memory of friends

Two brothers are running the London Marathon to keep the names of school friends who died unexpectedly 'in lights.' 

09/03/10

Yorkshire Evening Post

£3,000 raised in memory of Tom

A fundraising day at a Leeds school in memory of a former pupil raised £3,000. 

04/03/10

Bracknell Standard

Help reduce heartbreak

Two Bracknell faces feature on a new postcard designed to warn people of the dangers of undetected heart conditions. 

01/03/10

Derbyshire.co.uk

Cardiac Risks are highlighted

A paramedic is planning to raise awareness about deadly but undetected heart conditions. 

01/03/10

Derby Evening Telegraph

Cardiac risks are highlighted

A paramedic is planning to raise awareness about deadly but undetected heart conditions in young people. 

25/02/10

The Portsmouth News

Cup held in memory of 18-year-old

A football cup competition held in memory of an 18-year-old who died on the pitch has raised hundreds of pounds for charity. 

20/02/10

Leicester Mercury

Brother to skydive in aid of heart charity

The brother of a teenager who died from a rare heart condition is planning a skydive to raise money for the charity that helped his family through the tragedy.

19/02/10

Harwich & Manningtree Standard

Event to remember Scouts' supporter

A popular 26-year-old who died suddenly of a heart attack is to be remembered at a special event, by a movement he was so fondly part of. 

17/02/10

South Wales Evening Post

'I regret that I wasn't with him when he died'

When Lee Parkin and his mates get together for a drink at the weekends, when one of the gang gets hitched, or when they head out to Spain for one of their regular golf jaunts there is something missing, and an empty seat they can't ignore. 

10/02/10

Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser

A close shave - but no CRY babies in aid of heart charity

A fun-packed event to raise cash for heart disease charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) was held in Airdrie's Wetherspoons pub.

10/02/10

East Anglian Daily Times

Heart-screening boost

Organisers of a heart-screening clinic in Essex this month believe the tragic death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately could boost the audience. 

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.

09/02/10

The Portsmouth News

Football cup tribute to player who died aged 18

He died playing the game he loved.  Now a charity football cup final is to be played in memory of Edward Reading in a bid to raise hundreds of pounds for youngsters with rare heart problems like his. 

05/02/10

Halstead Gazette

Heart tests for the young

IT is hoped Stephen Gateley’s death will have the effect on heart testing that Jade Goody’s demise did on cervical smear tests.

29/01/10

Western Morning News

Family campaign after son's sudden death

Four years ago 19 year-old Martyn Luckett, from Hartland in North Devon, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and died.  He was young, fit and healthy - and there was no warning. 

29/01/10

Malton & Pickering Mercury

£1.5K raised in memory of 'gentle giant'

More than £1,500 has been raised in memory of a 'gentle giant' who died when he was just 20 years old. 

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. 

21/01/10

Horley & Gatwick Mirror

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)

More than 100 music fans and charity supporters enjoyed an evening of live music at the Leigh Village Hall on a wild and stormy Saturday night before Christmas. 

16/01/10

The Sentinel

I was luck to survive heart attack at just 27

Former Stoke City captain Clive Clarke, who suffered a heart attack during a match two years ago, has backed a campaign to raise awareness of sudden cardiac death. 

12/01/10

The Sentinel

Mobile screening tests will show state of heart

A mobile screening unit offering ECG tests will be at Porthill Park Cricket Club on March 27 and 28, and be staffed by a medical team including a cardiologist.

09/01/10

The Sentinel

In a Spin

Gym staff are preparing to take on an exercise challenge for a charity supported by one of its members. 

01/01/10

Lancashire Evening Post

Prevent problems with a heart test

In the run-up to Christmas we heard of another young person - actress Brittany Murphy - dying suddenly from heart failure. 

29/12/09

Grimsby Telegraph

Steve's tough challenge through Egyptian dessert

A businessman overcame what he described as "one of the biggest challenges of his life" by cycling across the Egyptian desert and helping to raise about £50,000 for charity.

16/12/09

Malton & Pickering Mercury

Michael's family praises support for campaign

A family are overwhelmed by the support shown for a fundraising campaign in memory of their son, who died suddenly from a heart condition last year. 

09/12/09

UCL News

Tribute: Tom Reid

Following the inquest into the tragic death of first-year undergraduate Tom Reid (UCL Linguistics) in September 2009 from Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome, his parents Halina and Antony Reid have released a statement.

07/12/09

This is Nottingham.co.uk

Universities do battle in students' honour

A heart defect caused the untimely deaths of two promising students last year. Now, Nottingham's universities are trying to prevent further tragedies from Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) and Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (Sads).

05/12/09

Herts & Essex Observer

Parents reveal 17-month ordeal following Caroline's death

The parents of tragic Bishop’s Stortford schoolgirl Caroline Johnstone told this week of their long ordeal trying to solve the mystery of how and why the bright and bubbly 17-year-old died.

03/12/09

Western Gazette (Sherborne)

Players and supporters in tribute to popular skipper

Players and supporters at North Dorset Rugby Club bade a poignant farewell to club captain Max Biles on Saturday. 

28/11/09

South Wales Evening Post

Losing him was like a light going out

A fresh call has gone out for screening to be introduced for deadly heart conditions that affect fit and healthy young people.  Emma Jones speaks to a mum and local councillor who has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the issue following the tragic death of her son. 

28/11/09

This is Dorset

Mourners pay tribute to Max Biles

A packed church marked the life of rugby captain Max Biles, 29, who died suddenly from natural causes. 

23/11/09

Lancashire Evening Telegraph

Funds boost for heart campaign

A £6,500 grant for a screening programme for young people at risk of sudden cardiac death has been approved by Darwen Neighbourhood Board. 

19/11/09

Flintshire Standard

'Don't let my Lisa's death be in vain'

The mother of a nurse who died of shock when her alarm clock rang is spearheading a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the condition which claimed her daughter's life. 

19/11/09

The Northern Echo

Toddling raises cash for CRY

A mother whose daughter died from heart failure has been touched that a local toddle has donated money to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY.)

18/11/09

Middlesbrough Council

Sponsored toddle

A sponsored toddle around Middlesbrough’s Stewart Park raised more than £600 for a local charity.

13/11/09

South Wales Evening Post

Mother backing health crusade

A mother whose son died suddenly from an undiagnosed heart disease is backing an awareness campaign which she says could save lives. 

12/11/09

Scarborough Evening News

Shaun's hair-raising tribute to lost cousin

The cousin of a Scarborough man who died suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition has had his head shaved to raise money for a charity which is campaigning for the introduction of a national heart screening programme for young people. 

12/11/09

Maghull & Aintree Star

Aintree Hospital held organ challenge for National Pathology Week

Patients and visitors at Aintree Hospital were challenged to pinpoint their organs to mark National Pathology Week. 

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. 

10/11/09

Express & Star (Cannock)

Fitness girl dies in sleep

A young fitness instructor and fundraiser from Cheslyn Hay has died in her sleep.  Zoe Teale was unaware she was suffering from an undiagnosed heart defect that would ultimately take her life. 

07/11/09

Daily Post

Don't let children die like their mother from Long QT Syndrome

A grandmother fears her grandchildren may have inherited a dangerous heart condition that killed their mum.

06/11/09

Eastbourne Herald

Bid to halt early heart attacks

Eastbourne MP Nigel Waterson has pledged his support to a charity for sudden cardiac deaths among young people. 

03/11/09

Bridlington Today

Cardiac arrest in the young

Every week in the UK, 12 apparently fit and healthy people – all aged 35 and under – die from a previously undiagnosed heart condition.  They often bear no symptoms and are at the peak of their lives.

29/10/09

Pontypridd & Llantrisant Observer

Caravan park residents made a generous gesture

Members of a caravan park have donated more than £1,500 to a charity working to raise awareness of undiagnosed heart conditions in young people. 

27/10/09

Chard & Ilminster News

£3,000 of cheques from Chardstock Street Fair

Cheques totalling over £3,000 were given out at a special presentation evening last week for the Chardstock Street Fair

24/10/09

North Wales  Daily Post

Why the young and healthy drop dead

Every week in the UK, 12 apparently fit and healthy people, all aged 35 and under, die from a previously undiagnosed heart condition.  Often they show no symptoms and are at the peak of their lives. 

24/10/09

Bristol Evening Post

Thousands raised in Jack's memory

More than 400 people attended a charity football match in Keynsham in memory of talented teenage sportsman Jack Boulton, who collapsed and died while training. 

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. 

21/10/09

Daily Echo (Bournemouth)

Tragic Stephen not alone

Every day, at least one family in the UK will suffer the trauma of losing someone aged 35 or under to an undiagnosed heart condition. 

20/10/09

Scarborough Evening News

Campaign for youth heart monitoring

The family of a Scarborough man who died of an unknown heart condition is campaigning for a national screening programme to be introduced for young people. 

17/10/09

Littlehampton Today

Charity offers heart screening to teenagers

A health charity is offering all 14-year-olds in London and the South East free heart screening in a bid to reduce sudden deaths from undetected cardiac problems. 

Football match in memory of Joe

The heartbroken son of a dad who died of a heart attack aged just 40 is organising a football match in his memory.

01/10/09

Hartlepool Mail

£15,000 raised in memory of tragic teenager

A charity fund launched in memory of  teenager Kasia Ber, who died of a rare heart condition has raised a total of around £15,000.   

01/01/09

Bath Chronicle

Mums on the run to aid CRY charity

A group of mothers will be running through Bath on Saturday to help raise money to prevent deaths from undetected heart conditions. 

23/09/09

Lancashire Telegraph

Charity money in Matthew's memory

Family and friends of a 29-year-old man who died from a rare heart condition have raised more than £7,000 for charity. 

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. 

18/09/09

Grimsby Telegraph

Braving the heat for heart charities

A Grimsby man will brave the blistering heart when cycling across Egyptian desert to raise money for various heart charities. 

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. 

12/09/09

South Wales Echo

Sian dedicates her 'plinth-time' to dead brother

The sister of a student who died from an undiagnosed heart condition is to take up a place on Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth in his memory. 

10/09/09

Newbury Weekly News

Cyclists create a buzz on charity ride through Italy

A group of six cyclists is attempting to ride 1,000 miles across Italy in 12 days to raise money for heart charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

10/09/09

Clacton Gazette

Byford takes cup win

The fine grass courts at Frinton Lawn Tennis Club were in play for the final two tournaments of the summer season. 

08/09/09

Lancashire Telegraph

Burnley's knock around the clock

Players young and old knocked around the clock at Burnley Tennis Club for charity.  The 24-hour marathon took place to help raise funds for CRY. 

03/09/09

Leatherhead Advertiser

Getting to the heart of the problem with CRY

In Britain, 12 young people die every week from heart conditions they had no idea about.  Cardiac Risk in the Young is aiming to bring that number down and recently toured the country to give people the chance to get their heart checked out. 

01/09/09

Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Fun and games all in the name of Jade

A second memorial fun day to pay tribute to nine-year-old Northampton girl Jade Johnstone, who died suddenly last year has once again been a roaring success.  09/09

27/08/09

Bath Chronicle

Cycle team to raise awareness of deadly illness

A group of enthusiastic fundraisers will be cycling more than 1,000 miles next month to raise awareness of sudden death syndrome. 

25/08/09

Oxford Mail

Brilliant Tribute: GUYFEST: 600 attend concert in memory of crash victim

The mother of 17-year-old Guy Evans who died in a motorcycle accident described a concert in his memory as a 'wonderful tribute.'

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. 

13/08/09

Frinton & Walton Gazette

Boys help dad cross finish line

Proud Phil Aiken's beaming smile says it all as he crosses the finish line of a gruelling triathlon with his young sons. 

08/08/09

South Wales Echo

Brothers' north-south ride in memory of a tragic friend

Two brothers yesterday arrived in a sun-bleached Cardiff  Bay and celebrated the climax of a 254-mile cycle in memory of a friend. 

03/08/09

South Wales Echo

Brothers' 254-mile challenge in memory of lost friend

A teacher is getting on his bike for a mammoth 254-mile ride in memory of his best friend who went to sleep and never woke up. 

30/07/09

Dover Mercury

Family walk in footballer's memory

The family and friends of former Dover footballer Paul Sykes travelled to the heart of London on Sunday to take part in the annual fundraising walk in support of the charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

30/07/09

Surrey Mirror

Ibbotson's legacy still helping future heroes

Three promising young cyclists hoping to turn professional are climbing through the ranks thanks to the legacy of a Surrey cyclist. 

24/07/09

Westmoreland Gazette

Dad runs for baby Keyleigh

A heartbroken dad who lost his baby daughter to a rare cardiac condition is preparing to do a half marathon in her memory. 

23/07/09

The Argus

Bridges to a better future

Emma Anderson is to take part in a fundraising five-mile walk in memory of her fiancé, who died suddenly from a heart condition.

17/07/09

Harwich & Manningtree Standard

Don't miss out on screening chance

More than 80 people have already signed up for the first cardiac screening event in the Harwich area. 

10/07/09

Harwich & Manningtree Standard

Outstanding score clinches Good victory

Over 80 members and guests competed for the Marcus Armstrong Memorial Golf Trophy at the Harwich and Dovercourt Golf Club. 

06/07/09

Express & Star

Sister in charity walk tribute

The family of Jonathan Hooper who died suddenly in his sleep are preparing to head to the capital to embark on a charity walk in his memory. 

03/07/09

Linlithgow Gazette

Help for CRY

Walkers and bowlers raised an amazing £8,500 for a charity which helps young people affected by heart disease. 

03/07/09

Chiswick Times

A hearty response to screening

Brentford Football Club was home to the final leg of a heart-screening scheme, backed by the parents of a Bees' fan who died of heart failure aged just 14.  Tom Clabburn died from an undiagnosed heart condition in October 2007. 

01/07/09

Hounslow Chronicle

Tragedy of Bees fan who died in his sleep at 14

Tom Clabburn died in his sleep from an undiagnosed cardiac disease.  The young Brentford fan, who went to bed with a suspected virus and never woke up, was remembered this week at the final leg of a heart testing tour.