CRY has always been driven forward by our amazing supporters. Their dedication and inspiring fundraising has remained the foundation of CRY’s ability to achieve all that it has over the past 30 years. During Heart Month 2025, we will be expressing our thanks by highlighting the Charity Heroes who make CRY’s work possible.
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Thank you to all the CRY staff. Every time I speak to them they are so kind and so helpful. I know I have not spoken to them all but you can tell they are all a great team! Without you we would be lost. You have made this new darkness of life easier to live with, it gives me hope.
Thank you to Tom Gow (and his 2 friends Olly and George), Eve Cooper and Lucy Thomas. Massive thank you to Olivia’s big cousin Tom, and his friends Olly and George for signing up for the Barcelona Marathon – good luck on March 16th and Olivia’s best friends Eve and Lucy for signing up for the London Landmark Half Marathon on April 6th. What you guys are doing is amazing.. we love you all.
I would like to say a big thank you to my son Kulbir, family and friends for all the hard work you all have done in honour of Pardeep Nagra.
You have been wonderful in raising funds for Heart screening and raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest .
Thank you to Rodger Hill. The courage and strength you have shown since David’s sudden death has truly been inspiring. You have galvanised support from so many people and organisations. You speak with such humility and passion that we all want to help you raise funds and awareness.
I would like to thank the Cairndale Hotel and Spa, Dumfries for their continued support of our fundraising campaign. They host charity events for us and provide the hotel and facilities for our screenings. Thank you
I would like to say a huge thank you to Leanne’s family and friends for all the hard work they have put into raising funds for Leanne’s Memorial Fund at CRY. I couldn’t have done this without you all and the kindness of everyone who has contributed to raising such a wonderful amount of money.
I Would like to thank the CRY Screening Team as I call them my A Team for supporting me and for all your hard work at our screening days held in Oakdale in memory of Jack Thomas over the past 13 years ❤️
Thank you to the A K A Day Family. Thanks to Lisa, Debbie, Jacqueline, Lauren and everyone who has taken part in A K A Day over the last four years. “The Hive” have managed to raise over £20k for CRY in Robert’s memory to put towards our heart screening events.
Thank you so much to Buzz Recruitment for sponsoring our A K A Day medals and supporting our heart screenings in memory of Robert. We are truly grateful!
I would like to thank Anne and Francesca Embling for their dedication to continuously raise funds, organise screenings and awareness for CRY in memory of their Son/ brother Rory Embling. I have had the pleasure of working alongside Anne by hosting our first CRY screening in September 2024 at ACC.
Thank you to Suzanne Rowan. Despite the tragic loss of Rob, you keep going, raising awareness and funds for screening, through CRY and Rob’s foundation, keeping his memory alive and no doubt saving lives. You are an inspiration ♥️
Thank you to Lagan Valley Athletics Club NI for choosing CRY as your charity of the year; for fundraising and raising awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young. It means a lot to us as our son, Scott, a member of the club since primary school, was diagnosed with WPW last year after a CRY screening campaign.
Thank you to Linda, Robert, Josh Smith & Team Robert who since 2014 have raised funds to hold heart screening days in the North East to help save families losing loved ones to unseen, unknown heart defects, in memory of their beloved, adored Son, Brother, Grandson, Nephew, Cousin and friend, Robert Smith Jnr. xxx
Thank you to all of our family, Kevin’s friends and colleagues. Since Kevin died suddenly on 21st October 2012 we have raised over £50,000 in his memory for CRY. This has been achieved by all kinds of activities and generous donations from those who loved Kevin and even those who didn’t know him. We have had three screening days and hope to arrange another.
Thank you to Windy and Gusty Wilson. For the amazing work you both do all year. Thank you so much.
Thank you to Julie Smart and Karen Jones. Even though we still have the collection pots out I’d like to thank my mum and best friend for going above and beyond collecting money and doing raffles for this fantastic charity in memory of my son Kierran, who suddenly passed away 7th November 2023 age 25 of sudden arrhythmic cardiac death.
Thank you to Les Ladkin & Debbie Barnard. We would like to thank you both for all of your hard work.
Every Sunday you get up in the early hours of the morning to do boot sales. Sometimes it’s freezing cold and windy but you are still there. You have both raised so much money in memory of Tom Petley. You are both stars!
Thanks to everyone who has supported myself and the Heartfelt group in any way, because of you we can continue to fund free heart screenings in the Preston area.
Thank you to Caroline and Eamon Barret. We cannot thank you both enough for the amazing fundraising effort’s throughout 2024, culminating in the incredible Charity Ball you raised £20,410 which will fund 3 screening days x Thankyou again and all our love❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you to Fran Rhodes and Chris Rhodes. Can’t thank you both enough for organising the amazing Charity Ball and raising an incredible amount of money which paid for a screening day in July xx. Fran, especially after all you had been through, you organised such an awesome night ❤️❤️. Love you both so much, Nathan would be looking down with so much pride and love… to two very special people …all our love ❤️
To the Most Incredible Father & Husband, Neil Allen
In the midst of our heartbreak, your strength, and unwavering love have been a beacon of hope. Sophia & I are endlessly proud of you and Olivia would be too. Through your efforts, her spirit shines brightly reflecting your unique bond. Jx
Thank you Heather Reid for all your hard work in raising funds for CRY’s screening programmes, also in your assistance in helping others to raise funds.
Thank you to all those who have ever supported us on the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk. Our family have taken part in CRY’s Heart of London Bridges Walk since 2008 and, every year, we’ve been joined by people walking in Tom and, latterly, Claire’s memory. To all those amazing people who have supported us, some of whom have come back year after year, thank you!
Thank you to the CRY Screening Team who do incredible work ensuring young people’s heart health and safety. Their dedication truly makes a difference.
Thank you to Linda Smith. Since her son Robert passed away in April 2014, Linda has raised nearly £60,000. This incredible support has funded 4 screening days, where around 800 young people have had their hearts screened. Linda remains dedicated to raising funds and awareness for CRY, in memory of Robert.
Thank you to The Bradgate Arms, Cropston. We are so grateful for all your fundraising in the short time that you have been aware of CRY. Your generosity and kindness will make a huge difference in funding our next heart screening in August in memory of our son, Mark Hudson.
Thank you to Harry Steel for your continued fundraising, raising awareness and funding screening sessions. By doing this you are keeping David’s memory alive.
Thank you Jane Howard for all your hard work and dedication to CRY over the years.
Thank you Dave Williams for continuing to push yourself in increasingly more challenging events while remembering Ad and raising money for CRY. We are so proud of you and can’t thank you enough for keeping Ad’s memory alive.