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Halliday defies pain to raise charity cash

“I will be running the marathon in Sebastian’s name for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).  It’s a charity which provides specialist screening services and counselling for bereaved families."

I had only 20 minutes to live

In fact, I’ve achieved so much over the past few months.  I’ve got a new job; have moved into a flat with my friend Sam, and I’m involved in amateur dramatics.  I’ve even taken part in a couple of shows in the West End. 

Killed...by an alarm clock

Doreen Harley, 57, of Connah’s Quay, Flintshire, got in touch with CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), a national support group for families of sudden-death victims of heart problems.  She was referred to a specialist cardiac screening unit in London. 

Deadly 'timebomb' killed my friend and then his son

However, in the 10^th anniversary year of the national heart charity – Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) – who work to raise awareness of the problem, I’m very proud to have been asked to join the likes of Steve Redgrave, Rob Andrew and Ian Botham in becoming a patron. 

Great Scott's gesture

Andy Scott will donate 20 per cent of the proceeds from the pre-season friendly to the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity (CRY).

Scott's relieved just to be alive

Scott will soon play in an Orient shirt for the final time as the club play two benefit matches to raise money for his family and also for the charity CRY, which aims to raise awareness of cardiac problems in the young.

I say all kids should have their hearts checked before they play sport

I don’t profess to know as much as the doctors but I do know these tragedies could be prevented – that’s where the frustration creeps in and that’s why I will keep beating the drum for CRY until people stand up and take notice. 

The grieving family who live in fear that even a phone's ring could bring instant death

Heartbroken Margaret Banks has been warned to throw away her alarm clock after her grandson was killed by the ringing of his mobile phone.  Ryan Hulme, 19, collapsed and died from shock when he got a call as he used his PlayStation at home. 

Sudden Death Syndrome

CRY supporter Rob Thorne appeared on 'This Morning' to talk about sudden death syndrome, the loss of his son, and the CRY postcard campaign.

Death by alarm clock

Lisa Jane Browne, 27, was found dead in bed after her alarm went off at 6am.  Doctors believe the shock of the loud bell sent Lisa’s heart into an abnormal rhythm as a result of rare hear disorder Long Q-T Syndrome.

'Why did he die?'

Fred Pearce's son Joe died suddenly at the age of 19.  Fred talks about his loss, and his efforts to find out what caused Joe's death.

'Grief like this can drive you insane'

When she arrived, Howard was still connected to the resuscitation equipment, but its use had been futile from the start.  He had died instantaneously on the field – a 32-year-old, super fit sportsman in his prime whose heart had inexplicably stopped. 

Doctors have told me if I kick another football I'll die

Andy Scott knows he should be dead – only a sixth sense prevented him from suffering a fatal heart attack on the pitch.  He has now been forced to quit football after doctors warned any physical exercise could kill him.

RFU support cardiac screening for young players

RFU Performance Director, Chris Spice said “The work undertaken by CRY is fantastic. We all want our young players to be in the best possible shape and the CRY awareness campaign is a very effective one."

Call to check athletes' hearts

European heart experts are calling for all young athletes to be screened for potentially fatal heart problems before they compete.

IOC adopt heart screening recommendations

Dr Greg Whyte (CRY Chairman and Director of Science and Research at the English Institute of Sport) welcomes the IOC Medical Commission's adoption of recommendations that athletes be screened for heart problems prior to competing.

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.

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.

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Daniel remembered

The family have now added their support to the national charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) which is campaigning for heart screening of young people, especially athletes, aged 14 to 35 and are hoping to organise a series of screening events in the new year. 

Internet column No.7

I’d never heard of this organisation until September of this year when my nephew Jonathan died in his sleep, aged just 20. But since then I’ve found out that around eight  ‘apparently fit and healthy’ young people die every week in the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions.

Helen Franks, 42, of Uplands Road, Crouch End, lost her sister Jane 18 months ago and is now promoting a book to raise money and awareness of this inherited heart condition - which she also suffers from. 

Book in Andy's memory

Julie Tanner's book, 101 Reasons To Get Up In the Morning, has been published and is available on the shelves at Waterstones stores across the country. 

Mychaela Gardiner will be taking part in the gruelling 26.2 -mile event with best friend Gemma Willans in memory of semi-professional Aaron Gardiner.  The 33-year-old, a former midfielder at AFC Sudbury and Ipswich Town, collapsed and died from a heart attack after a pre-season training run.

Aaron Gardiner collapsed and died from a heart attack in his home after a pre-season training run.  Now his sister hopes to raise money and awareness for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) by pounding the streets of the capital in April. 

MP's tribute to dead girl

The recently elected MP took part in the City of Salford Women's five-mile run in order to raise money for the charity CRY - Cardiac Risk in the Young - and in memory of Amy Williams. 

Gemma said: “We are both self-confessed non-runners and are currently undertaking a strict training programme.  We are both determined to finish for Aaron.”  The duo, known as the ‘terrible twins’ when they were growing up together, have committed to raise a minimum of £2,500 for CRY. 

Cindy's 13,000ft leap for charity

She donated the money to CRY, a charity which raises awareness of cardiac risk in the young.  She said: “I chose the charity because it’s one that not many people know."

Carol singers warm up for festive bazaar

All funds raised will go to the Mayor's chosen charity - CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). 

School fundraiser for CRY

Children of St Patrick’s Primary School in Kilsyth last week handed over a cheque for £650 to Stephen and Elizabeth Kelly on Friday for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

Billy in the spotlight at charity dance fest

The two nights not only showcased her pupils, but raised money for CRY, a national charity highlighting Cardiac Risk in the Young.  Sheppey girl Charlotte Wright died three years ago from a heart defect which had gone undetected. 

A Staff meeting

The event has now become a firm fixture in the race calendar, but more importantly, helps to raise the profile of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), a charity which all the race proceeds go to. 

Help the Mayor raise funds for CRY

Mayor Graham Marsden is supporting CRY as his chosen charity during his term of office, not only because of its importance, but because he knew Jeremy personally as one of his students. 

Charity horror at fraud

I would urge anyone approached by someone they do not know, and who is claiming to collect money for CRY, to check authenticity by ringing either myself on 01255 673 598 or CRY headquarters on 01737 363 222.

Our young favourites come alive in Christmas musical

Every penny raised will go to the Lord Mayor of the City and County of Swansea’s charity fund, Cardiac Risk in the Young, the Christiaan Stuart Smith Memorial fund as well as providing donations to organisations and groups which support you people with special educational needs. 

Young girls in charity fraud

The young fraudsters have been calling at houses and businesses in the town, claiming to be collecting sponsorship for a charity run they were to take part in.

Check before you hand over charity donations

As the local representative of Cardiac Risk in the Young, I was shocked and horrified to read of the fact that four young girls from the Clacton area have been collecting sponsorship money fraudulently by claiming to be taking part in a sponsored event.

Stocking-up for Christmas

Since the tragedy Jeremy’s parents, Nigel and Jenny, have led a campaign calling for widespread cardiac screening to help parents detect heart problems in their children. 

Julie's page-turner for a good turn

Fame came to a 13-year-old author when she took centre-stage at her first book-signing.  But the fortune from Julie Tanner’s debut book will not come to her as the talented teenager compiled the book for charity. 

'Heartless' girls rip off residents

The fraudsters called at houses and businesses in Clacton, claiming to be collecting sponsors for a charity run they were to take part in for Cardiac Risk in the Young. 

In their own words... for CRY charity

Former MP Ivan Henderson, who is featured in the book came along to give support along with current Harwich MP Douglas Carswell.  Caroline Gard, the mother of 17-year-old Andy Gard from Frinton who died in 1997 from a sudden heart failure, also attended the signing.

Julie is an inspiration

Talking of inspiration, Julie Tanner has it in spades. The 13-year-old got stars of sport, politics and entertainment to contribute to her first book. 

Christmas bazaar in aid of CRY charity

The mayor chose to support CRY as his charity during his term of office, not only because of its importance in raising awareness of this type of sudden death and providing support for grieving families, but also because a young Cavendish School student, known to the Mayor, died suddenly in 1995 with no prior warning that anything was wrong. 

101 Reasons to Get Up in the Morning, is hotly tipped to be a top Christmas stocking filler.  The book will raise money CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young).

'I just knew it was my little Khalid in that ambulance'

Consultant pathologist Jennifer Dhundee said he appeared to be a healthy boy.  "My opinion is that his heart had a sudden abnormal rhythm," she said.  "I suspect there was nothing that could have alerted you to this – it is very rare in children."

Charity is celebrating milestone

Cardiac Risk in the Young has supported the families of Louise Worth and Andrew Parr, who both died from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome caused by undetected heart conditions. 

Charity fund hopes

Mark Fox is already planning a nine day trek across the Sahara in March to raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young.  Now he is holding a charity at the Kings Head, Woodbridge, on Saturday December 17. 

Book gives 101 reasons to get up

A book promoting the work of a charity that helps people affected by sudden death syndrome was launched last week.

Mum answers CRY for help

Anne is thrilled about the new book, and feels it will bring much-needed publicity to the condition.  She said: “I think the book is great because it will make a great Christmas present and will be a very interesting read."

Motorbike trials go on in Martyn's memory

The death has devastated the family but because of Martyn’s deep involvement in the sport, the family decided to use the event to raise funds for two causes – and the motorcycle trial went ahead. 

Capacity audience for charity event

During each of the performances the hall fell silent as the stories of the seven other young people were told, either by their family members or by the shadow councillors and delegates who read statements sent by the families of the young people.

Football fans show heart

A collection held in memory of a Preston man at Preston North End’s match against Leicester City on Saturday raised £731 for the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity. 

Harvest raises money for CRY

The event was held at Standerwick Market on Thursday 6^th October, and a total of £710 was raised for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). 

Music lovers mark milestone year with appeal cash

A specialist ambulance appeal in the name of a teenager who died has been given a cash boost by jazz fans. 

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. 

Family's CRY for heart tests

Today, the national charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) is trying to get the message across that young people, and especially those who are seriously into sport or other high-energy activities, should undergo medical tests to make sure that they do not have a hidden cardiac defect. 

Book fame for Julie

A teenage authoress is taking her first step to stardom at an official signing of her debut book. 

Life can be cheap

A screening clinic will be run at Colchester General Hospital in partnership with the CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) charity. 

Battle of golfers boosts charities

After the golf, an auction and raffle were held in the club house to continue to raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young – Julian Wort Memorial Fund (CRY) and Bath Cats and Dogs Home, based in Claverton. 

Fund continue to pour in

CRY set up The Julian Wort Memorial Fund and, through many local fundraising events, Shirley and Dave Wort have raised enough money to donate a state-of-the-art ECG machine in memory of Julian to the Frome Medical Practice, where it is housed at Saffron Surgery.

Thanksgiving helps charity

Shirley Wort explained how her son Julian died from sudden death syndrome aged 28, and how CRY and raising money for the charity was helping the family come to terms with his death. 

Kyla set for row challenge

A super-fit woman is gearing up to row a marathon for charity, on the day that would have been her sister’s 22^nd birthday. 

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. 

Horror of daughter's sudden death

Denise Welch's lively and healthy daughter Michelle showed no signs of ill health but, on November 2 last year, she died at the age of 25.  There were no complaints about feeling unwell or dizzy.  There was no indication that day when Denise spoke to her daughter it would be for the last time. 

A sudden killer which leaves no trace behind

Jenny Thomas, from Plympton, today said if one person suffering from symptoms associated with the syndrome became more aware of it and went to their GP, her son Nick’s death would not have been in vain. 

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. 

In the fashion stakes, footballers kick rugby players into touch...

On the night more than £3,000 was chalked-up for Cardiac Risk in the Young as the players and models showed off a range of garments by Rowberry’s. 

'Pump it up' line up announced

Proceeds from the concert are going to the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young).  Local student Richard Martin died from a cardiac related illness last November and his family support this charity. 

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. 

Mystery death of sailor Robbie

Around 2000 mourners gathered at St Philip’s church, Mill Road, Romsey, Cambridge on Wednesday for the full military funeral of Alex “Robbie” Roberts, a popular marine engineering mechanic who “always had a smile on his face.” 

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. 

Mother's call for scan to detect hidden killer

A mother is calling for all children to undergo heart scans after her son died from an undiagnosed heart defect. 

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. 

Fund-raiser for children

A Woodbridge man is hoping to raise more money for a children’s charity when he organises a special night at his local football club. 

Tributes to film-mad son

Parents of a ‘fit and healthy’ 25-year-old have paid tribute to their son who was found dead after suffering heart failure.  Dan Pollins, a projectionist at Woodbridge's Riverside Theatre, was found by his mother, Karen, at the family’s home at Cratfield, near Halesworth. 

Equipment to help emergency cardiac patients has been given to St John Ambulance volunteers in memory of young victims of a hidden heart defect.  Around £4,000 was raised by supporters of the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to buy a defibrillator.

Aimee Wellock suffered from a genetic condition, dysrhythmia, which left her with thickened skin on her hands and feet for which she took regular medication.  But what she and her family were unaware of was the condition left her prone to suffering from an irregular heartbeat, as her heart’s pumping mechanism was defective. 

Sister act for Aaron

Mychaela Gardiner completed this year’s BUPA Great North Run and raised at least £500 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).  Her motivation was the memory of her brother Aaron.

Norman's donations

Charity busker Norman Evans is celebrating having raised £4,500 for charities already this year. 

Hoedown in aid of CRY charity

The event is to raise awareness and funds for the Mayor’s chosen charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

Regatta in memory of sailor James, 15

A two-day regatta organised by Broxbourne Sailing Club raised money in memory of James Wood, a 15-year-old Great Amwell lad who passed away suddenly in September 2002. 

Golf day boost for charity

Golfers hit the green for the ninth year running on Sunday to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

Showcase for talent

Proceeds from this year’s concert will be going to the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young).  Local student Richard Martin died last November with a cardiac related illness and his picture has been on a postcard developed by CRY along with seven other young people from Northern Ireland. 

Ball raises cash in memory of Oliver

Oliver died in January at the age of eight months of a rare heart disease and the money raised through the ball is being donated to CRY, a national charity which has been running for ten years and which aims to raise awareness of heart conditions in young people. 

Tribute is paid to a gifted youngster

In memory of Alex Buckler, a concert was held at King’s School last Saturday.  More than £1,200 was raised for charity through ticket sales and donations, which is being donated to 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). 

Run deaths echo little Charlotte's

"To find out afterwards that four people had died in the race was devastating.  It reinforces the message from CRY that mobile screening devices for hidden heart problems are vital."

Probe into teacher's run death

A full inquiry is being launched into claims there wasn’t enough water for Great North Run competitors, after the death of a teacher. 

Should we all run the test?

“We work with organisers of the London Marathon to provide tests for people who want them and we’d be very happy to work with Brendan Foster at the Great North Run as well.” 

Friends to run for Andrew

Three school friends are to take part in the Great North Run on September 18 in memory of a man who collapsed and died outside a Preston nightclub due to an undetected heart condition. 

Popular and gifted sportsman and scholar Alex Buckler died suddenly last year, at the age of 17.  Now his friends at King’s School Bruton, and his family have organised a concert in his memory to raise funds for the charity CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young. 

Desert trek in memory of his twin sister

Laura’s twin brother, Mark, 20, is to set off on a nine-day trek across the Sahara desert to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), a charity which works with doctors to promote the condition and enhance screening facilities. 

Funds raised for heart charity

A cheque for £2,375 has been presented to CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) by Colin, Val and Laney Graham in memory of their daughter and sister Leigh. 

Learning from a bitter experience

The Dominic O’Loughlin Soccer Festival recently marked its tenth anniversary, attracting hundreds of young players to compete in the six-a-side tournament and raise money for the charity CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Mother turns detective to learn what killed her daughter at 27

Doreen Harley, who is originally from Longton, has found that Lisa had a little-known condition called Long QT Syndrome, an hereditary disorder of the heart’s electrical rhythm which can be a cause of SADS.  

Science and capitalism

Seven years ago Lisa Jane Browne died suddenly, and inexplicably, at the age of 27.  According to the pathologist who examined her, she should still have been alive. 

The sorrow of not knowing

Mrs Banks' grandson Ryan Hulme died suddenly in April last year as he stood up to answer his mobile phone.  The 19-year-old Michelin worker’s mother, Alison Copeland, had died in similar circumstances 20 years previously. 

£2400 raised and pub team are tug champions

The event in Clyde Street in August was in memory of Charlotte Wright who died of heart failure at the age of eight while on a school adventure holiday at Hindhead in May 2002. 

Remembering Mike

Chris Nichols undertook the daredevil jump in tribute to Mike Scott, a sports-mad 17-year-old who died suddenly from an undetected heart condition on December 28, 1997. 

The long jump

The jump was organised in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), a charity which works to raise awareness about and protect young people from sudden death caused by cardiac defects. 

Dean's hearty sky dive for charity

A man will celebrate his 21^st birthday in style when he jumps from a plane in aid of charity.  Dean Watts, from Redcar, will perform the sky dive to raise money for the Ian Bowen Memorial Fund.

All set for football festival

Staged by Clifton Rangers football club the event raises money for CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young – and a cheque for £1,000 was handed over after last year’s tournament. 

Sunny bliss at mayor's lawn party

Proceeds from the garden party will go to the Lord Mayor’s charities.  This year the main beneficiary is the local branch of Cardiac Risk in the Young, the Christiaan Stuart Smith Memorial Fund. 

Julie is set for stardom

Julie's book, 101 Reasons to Get Up in the Morning, is in aid of CRY, the charity that works to prevent sudden heart failure in the young, which kills 3,500 people each year in the UK, many while playing sport. 

Hundreds raised in memory of tragic footballer Gary

Gary Burke's family presented a cheque to the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) after the fundraiser at The Stanley Social Club. 

Taking a leap of faith for charity

Friends of Martyn Simpson, who went to Hatch End High School and was known to many by his nickname Stimpy, clubbed together for the tandem jump to raise money and awareness for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

Mayor receives £341 cheque for CRY

The Esperance Hospital handed over a £341 cheque to Eastbourne Mayor Graham Marsden to boost his charity for the year – Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Healthy eating

Sales of Muller Vitality yogurt at Asda, Blackburn, raised £1,040 for the charity CRY.

Nightclub to stage charity tribute event

Tokyo Jo’s nightclub in Preston is to stage a charity auction in memory of a man who collapsed and died from a heart condition outside the club last year. 

Heart victim's mum helping swell funds

Ann Wilson, 51, has raised thousands of pounds for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) which wants the Government to introduce a heart-screening programme for youngsters. 

Mother fights to save lives

Public awareness of a rare heart condition that claimed the life of a young Wearside man is being raised by the efforts of his mother. 

Pushing a bed through the streets

Mrs Maureen Ward from the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity came to receive the cheque which had been raised by the hard work of these local soldiers. 

Pupils remembered on ride

Six pupils and five members of staff from Lord Wandsworth College have just completed a mammoth sponsored bike ride, cycling from Anglesey in North Wales back to the college near Odiham in six days. 

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. 

Estate agents take the field for charity

Local estate agents FBM recently entered a six-a-side football team into a competition held at Kilgetty playing fields, raising money for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). 

Andy Scott benefit fund

One objective of the fund, which was launched last month, is to raise money for Andy and his young family and also for a registered charity called CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young).

MPs support CRY's tenth anniversary

Local MPs Nigel Waterson and Charles Hendry teamed up to lend their support to a charity’s 10th anniversary.  Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) launched is first ever awareness week – and called on the sports world to help save young lives. 

Tri-ing for charity cash

Two Rugeley women raised £1,500 for good causes when they finished their first triathlon. Katherine Hill and Samantha Batey took part in the event at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire and were raising money for the charities Cardiac Risk in the Young and Cancer Research.

A heartfelt plea by mum

A bereaved mum has raised £415 in memory of her son after manning a supermarket stand to raise awareness of sudden adult death syndrome. 

Fund to help out former O Scott

The aim of the fund is to raise money for Scott and his family as well as the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

Cry for help wins praise

A leading cardiac charity has been praised for its work by Welsh politicians.  Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is in its 10^th anniversary year and the charity held an awareness event in Cardiff Bay at the Welsh Assembly building. 

Pupils remember Jimmy with lifesaving lessons

Children at a Wearside school are learning to save lives, as a tribute to a former pupil who died suddenly in his sleep. 

Congratulations from Carl

Directly elected Assembly Member for Alyn and Deeside, Carl Sargeant, has spoken out congratulating the organisation CRY, Cardiac Risk in the Young, in their 10^th anniversary year, for all the work they’ve done. 

For Jodie

The sister of a girl who died from a heart attack has completed her collection for a charity challenge, exactly a year after the tragedy. 

City expert in talks

A health expert spearheading research into Sudden Unexpected Deaths Syndrome (Suds) has been sharing his knowledge in the House of Commons. 

Tragic mum helps out heart charity

The mother of a 20-year-old man who died from an undetected heart condition has spoken of her determination to help raise people’s awareness of the issue. 

Heart attacks issue for MP

Heart attacks in young people should be tackled, according to Malcolm Moss, MP for Cambridgeshire North-East. 

Tragic mum's bid to save youngsters

A bereaved mum is campaigning for young people to be screened for potential cardiovascular disorders following the death of her son from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. 

Library stall helps raise awareness of heart condition

Frome fundraiser Shirley Wort has held a display stall in the library to raise awareness for the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk 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. 

Vera campaigns for heart screening to stop more tragedies

Charity campaigner Vera Looker manned a stall in the Cascades shopping centre to try to raise awareness of a condition that kills four to eight children 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. 

United in the loss of a child

For the last ten years Roy and other CRY members have campaigned for routine heart screening in schools in a bid to prevent the eight children a week who die in Britain from undiagnosed heart complaints. 

Appeal is CRYing out for your help

Chris Nichols, who has three daughters and works at Fitness 2000, Pickering, has decided to tackle a parachute jump to raise cash for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).  Mr Nichols found out about the charity from Marjorie and Allan Scott, the parents of Ryedale teenager Mike Scott, who died unexpectedly, aged 17 from a heart defect.

A real pig of an afternoon

About 20 gardens in the village will be open to raise money for different causes.  The Smiths are raising money for Friends of St Osyth Church and Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

Mother's mission to raise SADS profile

Two years after Lee Stables died suddenly while enjoying a backpacking trip around India, his mum Sharen is hoping to raise both funds and knowledge of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS).

A cry from the heart

Jaimie was one of a growing number of young people who die suddenly from undetected hear conditions.  And his face is on a new postcard along with seven others who have died in similar situations.

My sponsors were so generous

Having completed the London Marathon in April, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who sponsored me for their generosity. 

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. 

Appeal to Coroner

A Coroner was this week weighing up whether to reopen an inquest into the sudden death of a nurse.  The move comes after scientists finally proved Countess of Chester Hospital paediatric nurse Lisa Jane Browne died because of a genetic electrical abnormality in her heart. 

Be heard wearing a Youth Council wristband

Unlike some unscrupulous conmen, the money raised by the new FSYC Wristband will go to a good home, namely the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). 

Thousands raised in tribute to young dad

A charity day in memory of a young heart attack victim has raised £3,000 to help prevent similar tragedies.  Friends and family of David Chance held a day of special events as a tribute to the 34-year-old from Newbottle, who died suddenly in December 2003.

Tests for family struck by tragedies

Twelve members of a family have undergone medical tests after a mother and son both died unexpectedly 20 years apart. 

On the run for charity

A charity fun run held in memory of a city man who died suddenly from a heart condition raised £2,500 for charity. 

Tests shed light on Lisa's sudden death

A coroner was this week weighing up whether to re-open an inquest into the sudden death of a nurse.  The move comes after scientists finally proved Lisa Jane Browne died because of a genetic electrical abnormality in her heart. 

Inquest on nurse to be re-opened?

An inquest is set to be re-opened into the death of a Chester nurse who died of sudden heart failure after being awoken by her alarm clock. 

Nurse died after early morning alarm call

A mother says she now has the final proof her 27-year-old daughter was killed by the sound of her early-morning alarm clock.  Nurse Lisa Browne died on January 10, 1998, but an inquest could not determine the cause of her death. 

Ashley is not forgotten

It was in March last year that 15-year-old Ashley Livesey died while running in Stockport.  His family are still waiting for an inquest to resolve the mystery of the Royston and Crompton School pupil’s death. 

Sudden death mystery solved

Nurse Lisa Jane Browne, aged 27, suffered from an undiagnosed heart abnormality which caused her heart to stop beating after the sudden shock of her 6am alarm call on the morning of January 12, 1998.

Parachute jump to raise cardiac awareness

A gym instructor has volunteered to plunge thousands of feet through the air to help a charity that aims to prevent young people dying suddenly from heart problems. 

Killed by her alarm clock

A nurse died of a heart attack caused by the shock of her alarm clock going off.   Lisa Browne, 27, died in bed next to her husband Stuart when the alarm sounded at 6am. 

Call for inquiry on alarm death case

Mrs Harley is campaigning with the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young for all people aged between 14 to 35 to be offered free screening. 

The truth about my girl's death

A mum’s seven-year campaign was vindicated last night after scientists proved her daughter was killed by a ringing alarm clock.  Swedish DNA tests confirmed nurse Lisa Jane Browne, 27, died because of an abnormality which made her heart stop from the sudden noise in January 1998. 

Ash fund's proud donations

Following months of intensive fund-raising events and donations from other local organisations, Team Ash were able to present £1,000 to CRY, a charity that helps grieving families. 

Fund's tribute

The parents of a student who died suddenly in his sleep have pledged to do all they can to prevent other families suffering the same grief. 

Golfers' drive to help fund

About 20 players went head to head in the very first Rushden Open, at Rushden Golf Club, organised by lorry driver Craig Dilley to raise money for a charity called Cardiac Risk in the Young, or CRY. 

Testing reveals disease in sister

A fresh call has gone out to screen young people for hidden heart defects after a Swansea Valley mum who lost her son to a rare heart disease discovered her daughter has the life-threatening condition. 

Family's bid to prevent sudden-death tragedies

The parents of a student who died in his sleep have pledged to do all they can to prevent others suffering the same tragedy.  The family and friends of Jimmy Wilson have raised thousands of pounds to tackle the rare heart condition believed to have claimed his life.  //

Marsden is new mayor

Cllr Marsden recently stepped down from his role as leader of Eastbourne Borough Council and was delighted to be voted in as Mayor at the council’s annual meeting on Wednesday.  He said he was ‘privileged and honoured’ to have been elected.  And he revealed that his chosen charity was CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Mayor aims to update town

Coun Marsden has chosen Cardiac Risk in the Young as his charity for the year.   He revealed he taught Jeremy Cole before his death, aged 14, from sudden cardiac syndrome, ten years ago. 

Fun run tribute in DJ's memory

A fun run is being held in memory of a popular city DJ who died suddenly from a heart condition he never knew he had.  Scott McCollin, also known as DJ Untouchable, was 20 years old when he died from a Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) while on holiday. 

Lord Mayor will focus on young

Swansea’s new Lord Mayor Mair Gibbs has talked passionately about her plans to help the city’s young people during her year of office. 

Back to earth after skydiving

Danielle Parker and Jo Danbury, both 16, from Tendring Technology College in Frinton, did a skydive in Norfolk on Sunday for charity – in the middle of the exam periods. 

Last orders please

Geoff and Maureen have raised cash for the charity CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young – which promotes screening to detect heart disease in young people. 

'I could die on the pitch if I play football again'

Professional footballer Andy Scott has spoken of his devastation after being told his life could be in danger if he ever plays the game again. 

A 'cry' for Louise

Sue has done a lot of fund-raising and awareness work for CRY and this week students at Runshaw College are holding the Louise Worth CRY Appeal where everyone will bring in £1, or whatever they can spare, to go towards CRY’s work. 

Alarm clock tragedy mum calls for new probe

A Coroner may re-open an inquest into the death of a nurse who died of sudden heart failure after being suddenly awoken by her alarm clock.  New DNA evidence has ruled that Lisa Jane Browne DID die of a rare heart abnormality which could now spark a fresh probe into her death.

Spring fun

Spring fair to raise money for CRY.

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. 

Fit and healthy, yet heart infection claimed teenager Nicholas' life

The first signs Nicholas was unwell were in October 1998 when he returned home from college one Friday complaining of a sore throat and flu. 

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. 

A charity star turn

Call centre workers will be exercising their vocal cords to raise money for our charity for sick and disabled children. 

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."

Down your way

Charity evening at Brandon Social Club.

Charitable bank worker rewarded by employer

Ullapool bank worker Alex Fotheringham has been recognised by her employer for her voluntary work with the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

Charity runner's success

Running in his first Flora London Marathon saw Nantwich man Lee Johnson raise £1,600 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

Local Hero - Julie Mills

Julie Mills, 28, works at Kingston Hospital, volunteers for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and is a member of Kingston Vale Operatic and Dramatic Society. 

Hewlett finds it tough second time around

Martin, who completed the course in 3hrs 39 minutes, said: “It was very hot, probably a bit too hot for running."

Charities are winners too!

Fundraisers from across Tendring put their running shoes on to come up with the case for charity in the 25^th anniversary Flora London Marathon. 

Runners take the marathon course to charitable victory

Tessa Denham-Cookes, from Watford, ran the 26 miles in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

Birdman home - behind rhino

Other local runners included a nurse at Rugby’s St Cross Hospital who raised more than £2,000 for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). 

Tessa's marathon effort helps charity

Tessa Denham-Cookes from Watford, ran the 26 miles in aid of a little-known charity called Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).  

Stepping out for cash

Walkers are set to raise cash in memory of a young man killed by a rare heart condition. 

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.

A personal challenge

Doug Paterson from Esher will be running the 26.2 mile route in memory of his brother James, who suddenly died in 2002 from a previously undetected heart condition.  James was a 24-year-old fit young man training to be a navigator in the RAF. 

Music event donates hundreds to charity

A reggae night raised £1,225 to help children with heart problems. 

Quartet to stride out for charity

With 600 training miles behind them already, a group of Swansea Council workers are continuing to pound the pavements ahead of the London Marathon. 

Parents get support for heart campaign

The parents of a teenager killed by a heart defect ten years ago are gaining increasing support for their campaign for nationwide screening.

Marathon for tragic Richard

A Clacton policeman is to run in the London marathon in memory of a colleague’s ten-year-old son who died while he was playing. 

Friends to jump in memory of Martyn

Friends of a Harrow Weald man who died suddenly during a football match are organising a skydive to help fund research into the heart condition that claimed his life. 

Tory chief is in charity rhythm

Dr Liam Fox, co-chairman of the party, visited the World’s End Lane club to help raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity, which was set up in 1995. 

Mother calls for cash to help reach run goal

Mrs Jackson, 25, of Latchmore Forest Grove, Cowplain, chose to run for CRY because the organisation helped her when her son Jack was diagnosed with a heart defect at birth. 

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. 

Pianist from Yapton wins prestigious music award

Part of the proceeds from the final have been donated to the charity CRY, Cardiac Risk in the Young. 

On target to help charity

Footballers wanting to raise cash for charity are urged to take part in a five-a-side soccer competition. 

Jumble cash

A total of £160 was made for good causes from a jumble sale

Screening is a success

A pioneering cardiac clinic has had another successful screening for the residents of Tendring. 

MP answers couple's appeal for support

Esher and Walton MP Ian Taylor has confirmed he is applying to join the All Parliamentary Group for Surrey charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

Heart scan call for every child

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

MP praises campaign to combat heart attack risk for young people

Speaking in the House of Commons recently, Lady Winterton praised Cardiac Risk in the Young, which has former England cricket legend Ian Botham as president, for informing people about heart problems suffered by young people. 

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. 

Cardiac tests on offer

A ground-breaking cardiac clinic is getting ready to stage its next screening – and is looking for residents across Tendring who want to be tested. 

Putting my heart and sole into it!

When sports-loving Del Christie suffered a sudden heart attack at the age of 32, he didn’t dare believe that nine years later he would be fit enough to run a marathon. 

Showcase for county's finest young musical talents

The West Sussex Youth Music Award continues a long-standing tradition of music competitions organised in order to discover and encourage musical talent among young people. 

MP backs campaign to raise awareness of killer heart condition

A charity dedicated to preventing young people dying from a heart problem has been praised by New Forest MP Julian Lewis on its tenth anniversary. 

Families at risk from a rare form of heart failure will be offered free genetic tests to pinpoint the threat, the Government announced yesterday.  The move marked a personal triumph for North-East MP Dari Taylor.

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. 

Gran awaits answers on killer heart condition

A Devon grandmother who has lost three family members unexpectedly, is awaiting the Government’s latest ideas on how to tackle cases of sudden death. 

Gift could be a life saver

A heart-screening session which could save the lives of young people can go ahead later this year after Thwaites Brewery came to a charity’s aid. 

Moore backs the campaign for arrhythmia awareness

Cardiac arrhythmias can lead to significant health problems.  They can also lead to psychological distress and greatly diminish the quality of life of sufferers and their families. 

When some exercise is bad for you

Until he collapsed and had to be brought back to life by paramedics, Chris Pitman thought he would be the last person in the world to have heart problems. 

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. 

In memory of our David

A grandmother whose 15-year-old grandson died of a rare heart condition will highlight a charity campaign which could save the lives of other youngsters. 

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. 

Gran's plea on heart risk in youngsters

A woman whose 15-year-old grandson died from a rare heart condition has spoken of her family’s loss in the hope of preventing another tragedy. 

Jack's mum on marathon mission as a thank-you for her son

A mum is to run a gruelling 26 miles to help ease the suffering for families with seriously-ill children.  Determined Cheryl is to tackle the London Marathon for the charity that was ‘always there’ when her son was diagnosed with a heart defect. 

Find the teens who may die like David

The grandmother of a 15-year-old who died from a rare heart condition is urging health bosses to check teenagers and prevent other tragedies. 

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.

Friends and family help to boost fund

The family and friends of a student who died suddenly in his sleep have raised thousands of pounds to tackle the rare heart condition which is believed to have claimed his life. 

CTC dance tribute to Kay

Last week CTC, Kingshurst hosted a memorial dance tribute for Kay Wilson, a former pupil who died tragically last year, aged 19. 

Runner gears up for marathon challenge

When crime analyst Tessa Denham-Cookes took up running last year she could barely make it to the end of her street without getting out of breath.  Just a few months later, the 25-year-old from Watford is gearing up for the London Marathon. 

£20,000 tribute to beloved son

A charity dinner has raised more than £20,000 in memory of a Tyneside man who died of a rare heart condition. 

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. 

Why sport plays with young lives

Health experts believe it is possible that some children and young people. Who outwardly seem fit, may have undetected heart defects that could lead to fatal cardiac arrests brought on by sport. 

'Gentle giant' concert to boost charity

A big charity night will be held tomorrow in memory of a young ‘gentle giant’ who died suddenly in his sleep. 

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. 

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. 

Tribute dinner is boost for charity

A fund-raising dinner in memory of a young man struck down by a rare heart disease yielded spectacular results. 

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. 

Katie stepping out in tribute to sister

Physio Katie Allen is stretching her own muscles to run this year’s London Marathon and raise money for a heart research charity. 

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. 

Babies heart plea

The parents of an eight-year-old boy who died while playing football a year ago are using the first anniversary of his death to call for compulsory heartbeat testing of new-born babies. 

Sue's marathon bid for CRY charity

A Rugby nurse is getting super-fit in training for the London Marathon.  Sue Barnard, a cardiac rehabilitation nurse at Rugby’s Hospital of St Cross, is running to raise money for CRY. 

Centre raises £1300

Staff at Warminster’s Land Warfare Centre raised £1,300 for a charity highlighting Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. 

Centre staff raise memorial cash

Generous staff who worked at the Land Warfare Centre at Imber Road, Warminster, have helped raise more than £1,000 for the Julian Wort Memorial Fund set up by charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). 

Cheque handed to charity campaigner

The Warminster-based Land Warfare Centre has raised £1,309 for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

You helped us reach target

Shirley and Dave Wort write a letter of thanks to all the local people who helped them raise enough money to donate a defibrillator to Victoria Hospital, in memory of their son Julian.

Helping in the long run

A nurse from St Cross Hospital is training for the London Marathon despite being new to exercise. 

Expert in warning on hidden heart defects

A Swansea cardiologist has warned that hidden heart defects which can kill young people out of the blue are probably much more prevalent than even doctors realise.

Two honoured by Queen

Cycling granny Jean Smith is celebrating after being made an MBE for her charity work in Essex. 

Miraculous recovery for near-death sportsman

A keen footballer is making a remarkable recovery after collapsing during a match because of a rare heart condition.  Scott Fleming, 27, was unaware he suffered from the condition, which is almost always fatal if undetected, before his dramatic collapse. 

Do you want to be tested?

A ground-breaking cardiac clinic is preparing for its next screening session – and is appealing for those who want to be tested to come forward. 

CRY for more screening

A mother whose teenage son died of sudden cardiac death syndrome has urged young adults to make sure they get their heart checked. 

Tragic Jimmy inspires year of fund-raising

The family of a super-fit student who died suddenly a year ago have raised thousands of pounds for charity in his memory.  Known as the Gentle Giant, Jimmy Wilson, 24, died in his sleep at the family home in Sulgrave, Washington, on January 2 last year. 

Rare illness almost cost Scott, 27, his life

A young man who survived a rare heart condition, which can cause sudden death told his terrifying story this week.  Twenty-seven-year-old Scott Fleming had no idea he had Wolfe-Parkinson-White Syndrome until he collapsed while playing football. 

Festive float's funds boost

Money from an Auction of Promises donated to CRY.