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04/04/13 |
BBC Radio Solent |
Julian Clegg show
(audio - listen from 1:37.05 to 1:58.13)
CRY Chief Executive Alison Cox talks about young
sudden cardiac death, alongside the husband
(Andy) and father (Graham) of Claire Reed, who
died suddenly in March 2013 aged just 22. |
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17/03/13 |
Sleaford Standard |
Family's trek for
Sarah
Family and friends of a young woman and former
Sir William Robertson School pupil are planning
to raise cash for charity through an epic Land’s
End to John O’Groats cycle ride. |
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16/03/13 |
This is Bath |
Saltford father to cycle from
Land's End to John O Groats
A father is cycling from Land's End to John
O'Groats in memory of his teenage son who died
suddenly in 2009. Dave Boulton, of Saltford, is
training hard for the gruelling 13-day ride,
which will raise money for Cardiac Risk in the
Young (CRY). |
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15/03/13 |
Birmingham Mail |
Rugby tournament in
memory of teenager Luke Chapman who died during
a match
Rugby teams will scrum down in a Midland village
in memory of a tragic teenager who died during a
match. Six squads of under-16 players will
compete in a charity tournament on Sunday (17)
in memory of Luke Chapman. |
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15/03/13 |
Redditch & Alcester
Standards |
Marathon effort to remember
friend
A Redditch woman who carried the Olympic Flame
through Alcester is planning to run two
marathons in the space of a week to raise money
in memory of her friend. |
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14/03/13 |
Ormskirk &
Skelmersdale Advertiser |
Family of Ormskirk
teenager who died suddenly promote heart
screening event at Edge Hill
An Ormskirk family, whose
teenage son died suddenly,
has launched their annual
screening session to help
save lives.
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13/03/13 |
South Yorkshire
Times |
Golf day in memory of teacher
Golfers are being asked to sign up for a charity
event in memory of a teacher. |
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13/03/13 |
Bexley Times |
More than 800 flock to funeral of
Bexleyheath academy teen Philip Lamin
There was laughter and tears in almost equal
measure as more than 800 people gathered to
celebrate the life of popular Bexleyheath
Academy teenager Philip Lamin who died from a
cardiac arrest. |
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13/03/13 |
This is Grimsby |
Ethan Hopson's mum joins forces
with brother of heart attack victim Andy
Holcombe for charity football match
"We think of them every day and hope this will
keep their memories alive."Those were the words
of grieving mother Karly Hopson, 24, who is
co-organising a charity football match in memory
of her six-month-old son, Ethan, who tragically
died a year ago. |
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13/03/13 |
Liverpool Daily
Post.co.uk |
Oliver King foundation to have MP
debate
A Westminster debate on the Oliver King's
Foundation calls for life-saving defibrillators
in all UK public buildings has been granted.
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12/03/13 |
Blackburn Citizen |
Darwen girl's locks of love in memory of_cousin Becky
A teenager had a hair-raising moment to collect
sponsor money in memory of her cousin, who died
aged 13. |
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08/03/13 |
Driffield Post Times |
Beverley rugby player making his
England international debut just two months
after heart operation
A former Longcroft School pupil has been picked
to play rugby for England despite undergoing a
serious heart operation less than two months
ago. |
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06/03/13 |
Stourbridge News |
Oldswinford_pupils set for a test
which could save a life
Oldswinford school staff and pupils are getting
set for annual heart tests which could prevent a
tragedy. |
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06/03/13 |
This is Hull & East
Riding |
Tribute to Bransholme man Craig
Burling, who died suddenly
A young man who died suddenly in his sleep will
be remembered at a fundraising evening on
Friday. |
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06/03/13 |
Arbroath Herald |
Glasgow tribute for Arbroath
teenager
An Arbroath musician is putting on a tribute
charity concert in Glasgow city centre in honour
of his late cousin. |
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06/03/13 |
The Berwick
Advertiser |
Collapses like Muamba's are rare
The mid-game collapse of footballer Fabrice
Muamba has received massive press attention this
week, as the 23-year-old was left in a critical
condition after his heart stopped beating. The
Bolton Wanderers midfielder collapsed during an
FA Cup tie against Tottenham and needed urgent
medical attention to restart his heart. |
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05/03/13 |
This is local London |
Fabrice Muamba writes to friends
of Bexleyheath cardiac death teen Philip Lamin
Friends of a Bexleyheath teen who collapsed and
died playing football have been comforted by a
letter from a former Premier League star. |
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04/03/13 |
Durham Times |
Teenagers to hand over cash to charity Teenage offenders are to hand over more than £1,000 to charity.
The group of 16 and 17-year-olds raised the money making bird boxes and feeders, garden planters, wheelbarrows and Christmas wreaths for sale. |
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01/03/13 |
Epsom Guardian |
ECG machine donated to test young people's hearts
An electrocardiogram used to record the heart's electrical activity has
been donated to a charity based in Tadworth. |
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28/02/13 |
News Shopper |
Ben Daniels's friends join forces for Lands End to John O
Groats virtual cycling challenge
Five young cricketers have taken part in a cycle challenge to raise
money for the charity CRY. |
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27/02/13 |
Hartlepool Mail |
Reid will return
Former Sunderland AFC manager Peter Reid is set to return to Easington
for a charity night. |
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27/02/13 |
Gazette live |
Family and friends gather to raise funds in memory of
Stockton girl Demi Sharif
Family and friends of a teenage girl who died suddenly at home gathered
together to raise funds in her memory.
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26/02/13 |
Aberdare online |
Mayor's charity quiz night
Sardis Road, Pontypridd, home of the Mayor's Charity Quiz on April 26.
Now is the time to register your teams and get your thinking caps to
take part in Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Charity Quiz Night. |
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26/02/13 |
This is
Gloucestershire |
Siblings plan 150 mile run for charity
Brother and sister Pippa and Guy Mitchell from Gloucestershire are
planning a 150-mile marathon for three charities.
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26/02/13 |
The Shields Gazette |
Tragic nurse a victim of sudden adult death syndrome
She was a much-loved, fit and healthy young woman with a bright future.
But tragic Sophie Ford died from a rare condition which so often remains
unexplained. |
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26/02/13 |
North Devon Gazette |
Saving lives in Martyn's memory
Young men and women are being urged to undergo a free screening to check
for undiagnosed heart conditions in Bideford this weekend. |
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26/02/13 |
Hebrides News |
Stornoway race charity presentation
The
proceeds from a drag race held in memory of a Lewis youth who died
suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition has been donated to a
cardiac charity. |
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26/02/13 |
This is Derbyshire |
It's too late for my Steven but compulsory heart checks
would help to save others, says mum
A mother whose 29-year-old son collapsed and died while she was on
holiday has backed a campaign calling for compulsory screening in young
people.
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23/02/13 |
This is Derbyshire |
Derby paralympian Leon Taylor in call for cardiac
screening to prevent deaths from undiagnosed heart conditions
Derby's paralympic star Leon Taylor has called on the government to make
cardiac screening in all young people a requirement by law.
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21/02/13 |
About my area |
MP promotes Cardiac Risk in the Young campaign
Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart is
supporting a campaign to raise awareness of cardiac risk in young
people. |
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20/02/13 |
Aberdare online |
Tee off with the mayor
Fancy a round of golf in
the company of Rhondda Cynon Taf Mayor, Cllr Doug
Williams? Then dust down those clubs and dig out
your golf shoes! Cllr Doug Williams is hosting a
Charity Golf Tournament, in aid of the Mayor’s
Charity Appeal - and he needs your support to help
make it a success.
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20/02/13 |
Scotsman.com |
Colin's life stopped and I never got to say goodbye
On Monday, Nicola Campbell will be surrounded by friends, many of whom
she hasn’t seen in the last year. It will be a day of smiles, of
laughter, of memories, of shared stories of parenting. And it will be a
day of tears. |
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19/02/13 |
Dunmow Broadcast |
Students strike a pose for charity
Felsted fashionistas are
eagerly awaiting the eighth Garnetts’ and Windsor’s
Fashion Show, which will be held at the school on
February 28 and March 1.
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18/02/13 |
Stornoway Gazette
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Drag race success for Lewis car club
Hoping for a repeat success performance, Lewis Car Club look to hold the
first Drag Race of 2013 on June 1st at Stornoway Airport. |
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18/02/13 |
BBC Radio
Lancashire |
Sally Naden show
(audio - listen from 1:32.50 to 1:41.25)
Sally Naden talks to Ruth Abram about the sudden death of her former
partner, her involvement with CRY and the CRY screening programme.
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16/02/13 |
Bedfordshire News |
Family tee off in memory of Mark
Following the death of Mark Law Hing Choy, 35, who collapsed and died
due to cardiac arrest at Bedford Railway Station in April 2009, his
family and friends have raised money for ‘CRY’ (Cardiac Risk in the
Young) so that others will not have to experience the loss that they
did. |
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14/02/13 |
East London & Wessex
Guardian |
Charity match organised in honour of woman
who died playing football
The cousin of a young woman
who died after collapsing during a football training
session is organising a charity match in her memory.
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13/02/13 |
Peterlee Star |
Legend to return for charity match
Former England international Peter Reid is set to take
part in a charity game after signing up for a Sunday league team.
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12/02/13 |
News Shopper |
Campaigning dad of Bickley heart attack victim calls for
compulsory testing
The sudden death of talented Bexleyheath schoolboy Philip Lamin has
brought back painful memories for one campaigning Bickley family. |
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08/02/13 |
This is Hull and
East Riding |
Free cardiac screenings in memory of Josh Fell
The father of a teenager who died of a rare heart condition is urging
young people to attend cardiac screenings. Family and friends of
Josh Fell have raised more than £30,000 to help pay for the screenings.
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04/02/13 |
Staffordshire
Newsletter |
Runner with a heart of gold
A Yorkshire lass who took Staffordshire
and its people into her heart is putting her best foot forward to
raise awareness of illnesses that can cause a sudden death in young
people.
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03/02/13 |
Maldon & Burnham
Standard |
Heart screening in Gideon's memory
Parents whose eldest son died suddenly of an undiagnosed heart condition
are urging people to attend a heart screening session. Friends and
family of Gideon Baws, who died aged 33 in October 2008, have raised
enough money in his memory to fund and hold the first of many cardiac
screenings. |
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29/01/13 |
Wisbech Standard |
Friends to seal decade of fund raising with final
memorial football match for Ben Newton
Ten years ago, Ben Newton woke up struggling to breathe. Doctors said
the 16-year-old had suffered an “adult cot death”. He died on the way from his Chatteris
home to the hospital and there was no explanation for the sudden attack. |
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28/01/13 |
Evening Express |
Aberdeen mum calls for heart testing after daughter's
death
An Aberdeen mum is appealing for young people to be tested for a heart
problem. Carol Main’s daughter Laura died aged 21 from sudden adult death
syndrome (Sads). |
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28/01/13 |
News Shopper |
Show for Orpington dancer who died suddenly last year
A show is being put on in memory of a professional dancer from Orpington
who died suddenly last year. Matthew Beadle, who was 32, passed away on
September 10 2012 while on holiday with friends in Orange County,
America.
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28/01/13 |
Yorkshire Post |
Milestone in fight against killer of young athletes
A rare heart condition that kills young athletes has successfully been
recreated in the laboratory by scientists uncovering its secrets.
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25/01/13 |
Crewe Chronicle |
Crewe Alex manager guest of honour at charity fundraiser
Crewe Alex manager Steve
Davis was the guest of honour at a cake-athon held
in memory of a young rugby player.
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25/01/13 |
Newmarket Journal |
Triathlon raises £3,000 for causes
A group of
fundraisers raised thousands for charity in memory of lost loved ones by
taking part in a gruelling 24 hour triathlon.
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25/01/13 |
Messenger Newspapers |
Charity set up in honour of Hale man bids to increase defibrillators
The Ben Crean Trust is working with North West Ambulance Service (NWAS)
to raise awareness and funds to increase the number of defibrillators in
public places and schools. |
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21/01/13
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The Star |
Healthy living: 'whatever had taken Kyle was
hiding'
It was 9.30pm on a Sunday when Kyle Hancock’s mum and dad received the
knock on the door that every parent dreads. |
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17/01/13 |
Aberdare online |
Boost for Mayor's charity appeal
All the monies
raised at the Santa Run has been presented to
the Rhondda Cynon Taf Mayor's Charity Appeal.
Three charities are to benefit from Rhondda
Cynon Taf Council’s Santa Run, held last
December.
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17/01/13 |
Morpeth Herald |
Young mum died of natural causes
A young mum who collapsed suddenly while she was cleaning her daughter’s
bedroom died of natural causes, a coroner has ruled. |
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16/01/13 |
get Surrey |
'Average Joe' tackles marathon for sick wife
A self-proclaimed ‘average Joe‘ is putting his lazy lifestyle on hold to
raise money after marrying ‘the love of his life‘, who has a
life-threatening condition. |
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16/01/13 |
newsbeat daily |
24 hours behind bars will certainly make you CRY
A Wolverhampton Custody Officer will be put behind bars in her latest
attempt to raise money for the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity (CRY). |
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16/01/13 |
Stratton Today |
Fourth cardio screening latest in inspirational legacy of Hartland man
Donations made in memory of Hartland’s Martyn Luckett, who died of
Myocarditis, aged 19, will fund appointments at a Cardiac Risk in the
Young (CRY) heart screening event to be held on the weekend of March 2
and 3. |
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15/01/13 |
Derby Telegraph |
Target smashed as pals remember Joe with CD
A group of friends who recorded a version of the classic Band Aid song,
"Do They Know It's Christmas?" in memory of a talented sportsman, have
smashed their fundraising target. |
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15/01/13 |
Lincolnshire Echo |
Widow of ex-Lincoln City star Richard Butcher brings free heart
screening to city
Young people are being offered heart screening at free sessions set up
by the widow of a former Lincoln City star. |
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13/01/13 |
Buxton Advertiser |
£9,000 raised in memory of Kyle
The friends and family of a Bradwell
teenager who died in 2011 have raised almost £9,000 in his memory. |
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07/01/13 |
Bradford Telegraph &
Argus |
Surgery setback as Ben Evans ruled out for Bradford Bulls
Bulls coach Francis Cummins has been dealt a major blow after Warrington
loanee Ben Evans was ruled out for the next four months. |
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05/01/13 |
Bakewell Today |
Life-saving donation to schools
Two Buxton schools are to benefit after
a Liverpool-based charity donated three defibrillators. |
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04/01/13 |
North Shropshire
Chronicle |
Concert is tribute by friends of Matthew
Students at a college in Shropshire are organising a charity concert as
a tribute to their friend who collapsed and died while playing rugby. |
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03/01/13 |
Garstang Courier |
'You have to make the most of the people who are here'
"This New Year we’re looking forward to getting rid of 2012 and
welcoming in a much happier 2013." Those are the words of Louise
Ayre, the 26-year-old who should have been celebrating her first New
Year’s Eve as a newlywed. |
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03/01/13 |
Isle of Wight County
Press |
Boost for heart cause
Supporters of a charity are one step
closer to raising £8,000 for a paediatric heart screening unit on the
Isle of Wight, thanks to a Christmas fair. |
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01/01/13 |
Oswestry and Border
Counties Advertizer |
Oswestry School hosts memorial rugby fundraiser
Oswestry School held a Tag Rugby Tournament in aid of the Matthew
Dewhirst Memorial Fund, raising funds for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the
Young) to provide screening for SADs (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome). |
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