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After a young sudden cardiac death and for young people diagnosed with a condition
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Support
The emotional impact of the sudden, seemingly inexplicable death of a young person on their family cannot be underestimated. CRY offers emotional and clinical support following a young sudden cardiac death.
Screening
Screening to identify young people at risk is cost-effective when conducted correctly - the conditions can be treated, securing a future for those identified. All young people should have the choice to be tested.
Research
CRY's research programme gives us unique access to general population-based data, enabling comparisons between athletes, ethnicities and gender. Better understanding of what is normal for young people, can better identify and treat those at risk.
Awareness
Awareness not only helps identify those at risk, but also ensures correct clinical practice when treating a young person with an inherited cardiac condition.
CRY's Vision
Preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, and supporting affected families.
My story
One year ago today (15th May 2017), our beautiful 16 year-old son, Ben, was taken from us. Not a victim of violence, or an accident, or an illness. He simply died. I desperately want to believe in God & heaven…to take some comfort from that but if there is a God, a loving God as we’re brought up on, why would he reach down and stop that kind and gentle boy’s heart? Why would he end Ben’s life…a life of such rich promise, so prematurely? Here on Earth, I remain unable to comprehend how such a terrible thing could happen...
Cardiac Screening
CRY offers subsidised ECG and Echocardiogram screening to all young people between the ages of 14 & 35.
There is a simple way to diagnose most cardiac abnormalities. This is by having an ECG (electrocardiogram) test. Results should be read by a cardiologist. For extra clarity an Echocardiogram (ultrasound scan) can also be done.If there has been a young (under 35) sudden death in the family, the family is entitled to be screened on the NHS.
All of CRY's public events are free to attend.
CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2018 - Register on the day!
1 2 3 4 Date: 24th June 2018 Start: Potters Fields Park, Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2AA Join CRY on 24th June 2018 for the 12th annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk. This event offers the opportunity to show support for CRY, remember young people, raise funds and help raise awareness of young…... Read more
World Health Organization recognises Young Sudden Cardiac Death...
This week we saw one of the most important steps in our campaign to prevent Young Sudden Cardiac Deaths. For the first time, causes of death including SADS, ARVC, Short QT (alongside Long QT, Brugada and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) are now being recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has just released the ICD…... Read more
British Cardiovascular Society Conference 2018 – Dr Steven Cox...
Once again the team of Cardiac Risk in the Young doctors led by Professor Sanjay Sharma have had a massive impact at the British Cardiac Society conference this week. Some of the highlights included presentations from Prof Sharma, Dr Michael Papadakis, Dr Elijah Behr, Dr Sabiha Gati and Dr Aneil Malhotra. But the real highlight…... Read more
The Sun, Fabulous Magazine – Charlotte Adams...
6th June 2018 Kate Bome talked to Fabulous Magazine about the sudden death of her daughter Charlotte at 23 due to Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome. Read mor... Read more
New Insights Into Key Cause of Sudden Death Among Young Athletes
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a rare inherited heart condition that has long been recognised as an important – yet elusive – cause of sudden cardiac death among young athletes. However, new research funded by the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is challenging the conventional belief that ARVC is predominantly a disease…... Read more
The critical issue of family screening
The critical issue of family screening – Alison’s Column Update 74 In 1995 when I started taking calls – nearly always from distraught mothers after the sudden death of their child – one of the most important things I knew that I needed to clarify was whether they had any other children because of the risk…... Read more
12-month heart screening programme launched in memory of Aaron Dixon
CRY are pleased to announce the launch of a 12-month heart screening programme for elite athletes at key sites across the UK in memory of Aaron Dixon (who tragically died from an undiagnosed heart condition, aged just 23) and thanks to support from the JD Foundation. The screenings will be delivered in partnership with the…... Read more
CRY’s Research Programme by Dr Steven Cox
In the UK, CRY are best known for raising awareness of cardiac conditions in young people, for the support we offer to those who have been affected, and for the cardiac screening services we offer to all young people. Throughout the rest of the world we are better known for the research we are publishing,…... Read more
Dr Gemma Parry-Williams explains the CRY screening process
ECGs are simple. They only take 10 minutes and can save many young lives. CRY wants all young people to have the chance to be screened, to prevent tragedies occurring and provide peace of mind for thousands of young people and their families every year. CRY Research Fellow Dr Gemma Parry-Williams gave a great explanation…... Read moreFundraising
Prudential RideLondon – 29th July 2018...
1 2 3 4 Date: 29th July 2018 Start: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 2ST Join our Team Sign up today to become a CRY rider in the 2018 event! Prudential RideLondon-Surrey cycling festival includes a 100 mile cycle and a 46 mile cycle on the same day. This event is perfect for a…... Read more
Simplyhealth Great North Run – 9th September 2018...
The Great North Run is the worlds biggest half marathon, with more than 57,000 runners pounding the streets of Newcastle. It was also the first International Association of Athletics Federations event in the world to welcome its millionth finisher in 2014! The 13.1 mile course starts in Newcastle, taking in the iconic Tyne Bridge and passing…... Read more
CRY Heart of Durham Walk – 6th October 2018...
The 9th annual CRY Heart of Durham Walk offers the opportunity to show support for CRY, remember young people and help raise awareness of young sudden cardiac death. We are immensely grateful to the families, treat some of whom take part every year. If you are interested in taking part in this year’s CRY Heart of Durham Walk…... Read more