Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) - Cardiac Risk in the Young

Preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, and supporting affected families

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.

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.

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.

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CRY's Vision

Preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, and supporting affected families.

My Story

Rhian Nadine Fry

The East Sussex & Kent Courier’s headlines on 8th February 2001 read; “Tragic death of Rhian, 17” The headteacher of TWGGS – Rhian’s school – described her in the newspaper as “the loveliest of girls”. She was our daughter and would have been eighteen on 19th February – just ten days later – and celebrating a

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.

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young people screened for a cardiac condition

Latest News

CRY Medical Conference 2023

Friday October 20th saw the welcome return of CRY’s Annual Medical Conference to an ‘in person’ event (following three years of remote access) – with a new venue for 2023, The Curve Lecture Theatre at the heart of St George’s, University of London, fittingly the home of CRY’s internationally acclaimed research programme and the CRY...

MSPs Show Support For CRY

Last Thursday (26 October) saw the launch of the #MSPSupport4CRY campaign in the Scottish Parliament, championed by the friends and family of former political aide, David Hill, who tragically died from a previously undiagnosed heart condition last year (19 March 2022).

After more than 30 years, CRY Founder Alison Cox MBE retires

After dedicating over 3 decades to the noble cause of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) the organisation's founder and former CEO, Alison Cox MBE, has made the decision to step back and retire. With warm regards from CRY's Chairman, Hugh Mulcahey, we invite you to delve into the full column & the remarkable story...

CRY Update Magazine Issue 90

Issue 90 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from January to April 2023. During this time period CRY screened over 10,000 people including 2,857 young people at a family screening event, 4,954 at a school screening event, 2,003 at sport screenings and 493 people at CRY’s head office in Leatherhead....

Medicine and Me: Young Sudden Cardiac Death - Heart charity take centre stage at prestigious summer conference

Leading researchers associated with the charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) head up a pioneering panel of experts, discussing latest findings, thought-leadership and clinical guidance relating to the prevention and better understanding of sudden cardiac death in young people. The academic – and interactive – event at the Royal Society of Medicine, as part...

“Best of the Best” - CRY Research Fellow reflects on his recent accolade at international cardiac conference

CRY’s Research Fellows – both past and present – spend much of their time writing and submitting manuscripts based on their projects as well as travelling to UK and international conferences to present their key findings and to lead discussions which help to further the understanding of the causes of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD)

CRY welcomes supporters to Southwark Park for the Heart of London Bridges Walk 2023

On 25 June 2023 we were so pleased to gather once again in London for the 17th annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk. A total of 869 supporters joined us on the day, with 79 walking in their local areas.

Heart of West London - A GAME-CHANGING PARTNERSHIP

Heart of West London Partnership The Heart of West London partnership is a group of organisations working together to change the game for heart health. The partnership is made up of Brentford FC, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals Charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Resuscitation Council UK, Pablo London and...

CRY Heart of Durham Walk 2024

This important date in the CRY calendar each year hopes to give supporters the opportunity to connect with others, remember those who have died from Young Sudden Cardiac Death (YSCD) and support those living with a heart condition. Walk to raise awareness, reflect and remember.

What is CRY's SADS website?

CRY has a wide range of online resources to provide support and information about young sudden cardiac death and cardiac conditions. This includes SADS.org.uk, our website of information for the families of a young person who has died of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS). SADS is also sometimes referred to as sudden adult death syndrome....

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Preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, and supporting affected families

Preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, and supporting affected families

Awareness

Screening

Research

Support

Quick links

CRY's Vision

My Story

Rhian Nadine Fry

Cardiac Screening

Latest News

CRY Medical Conference 2023

MSPs Show Support For CRY

After more than 30 years, CRY Founder Alison Cox MBE retires

CRY Update Magazine Issue 90

Medicine and Me: Young Sudden Cardiac Death - Heart charity take centre stage at prestigious summer conference

“Best of the Best” - CRY Research Fellow reflects on his recent accolade at international cardiac conference

CRY welcomes supporters to Southwark Park for the Heart of London Bridges Walk 2023

Heart of West London - A GAME-CHANGING PARTNERSHIP

CRY Heart of Durham Walk 2024

What is CRY's SADS website?

Fundraising

Cotswold Way Challenge - 22nd-23rd June 2024

Peak District Challenge - 6th & 7th July 2024

RideLondon 100 - 26th May 2024

Charity Skydive

Corporate Partnerships

Great North Run - 8th September 2024

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