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After a young sudden cardiac death and for young people diagnosed with a condition
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Our Services
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
From a little sister perspective, Matt was my best friend. He was the first one to teach me many things, including how to sneak an extra hour in bed before school (which involved us getting ready in our uniforms the night before and essentially just rolling out of bed out of the door! This lasted one night because we discovered it was too hot to sleep with both a polo top and a jumper on under our duvet!). Matt was always one for crazy ideas, which seemed crazy at the time but they actually worked! I remember once Matt had...
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.
Registration Now OPEN for the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2018
1 2 3 4 Date: 24th June 2018 Start: Potters Fields Park, Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2AA Register here 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…... 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 more
CRY screen 7,000th young person on Isle of Man
As part of the ongoing mission to raise awareness and to help prevent young sudden cardiac death (YSCD) for the 12th year running, CRY will be holding a weekend of specialist heart screening at Noble’s Hospital on the Isle of Man on 28th and 29th April where around 400 young people, aged between 14 and 35, will…... Read more
Ray Wilkins MBE – CRY Patron...
Alison Cox MBE, CRY Founder comments on the death of Ray Wilkins MBE, CRY Patron; “On behalf of everyone involved with CRY, I would like to express our deep sadness at the news of Ray Wilkins MBE who died earlier today and to share our condolences with his family. “Ray had been a loyal and…... Read more
£5 million funded to support fast-track NHS cardiology services for families
Since 2005 CRY has funded over £5 million to support fast-track NHS cardiology referral services for families after a young sudden cardiac death and expert pathology investigations after a tragedy. In 2018 CRY will be providing over £800,000 of grants to St. George’s University which will fund the CRY research programmes and the clinical support…... Read more
New Echo machine installed at CRY's centre of excellence
CRY are pleased to announce the installation of a new state-of-the-art echocardiogram machine at our Centre for Inherited Heart Conditions and Sports Cardiology at St George’s, University of London. Funded by CRY, the new Vivid E95 (developed by GE Healthcare) will be a huge asset to the portfolio of equipment used on a daily basis by…... Read more
CRY has now screened over 152,000 young people for potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions
Following on from a new yearly screening record of 27,542 young people in 2017, CRY has now screened a staggering total of 152,000 young people aged between 14 and 35, since 1995. It was in 1993 when CRY Founder Alison Cox first discussed the idea of cardiac screening for young people with Professor William McKenna….... Read more
Data protection laws change in May - How does this affect CRY and our Supporters
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the new data law that comes into force on 25th May 2018. It affects how every organisation, including Cardiac Risk in the Young, can communicate with you. We have prepared a Q&A section, which we hope answers your questions. If you have a query that we have not…... Read moreFundraising
Vitality London 10,000 – 28th May 2018...
Starting and finishing in St. James’s Park, runners will enjoy the sights of the city and pass some of London’s most iconic landmarks including Nelson’s Column, St Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey. A great run for everyone, whether you’re new to running, or if you’re a seasoned runner looking…... Read more
CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2018 – 24th June 2018...
1 2 3 4 Date: 24th June 2018 Start: Potters Fields Park, Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2AA Register here 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…... Read more
Prudential RideLondon-Surrey – 29th July 2018...
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 range of cycling abilities. Maybe you are a member of a cycling club or just starting…... 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