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      • myheart – Support Network
  • Cardiac Screening
    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    • CRY’s Research
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    • Research Fellowship Grants
    • CRY International Conference
  • Medical Information
    • Resources for GPs
    • Sample ECGs
    • myheart – Support Network
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About Us

Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. Since its formation in 1995, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has been working to reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD). CRY supports young people diagnosed with potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions and offers bereavement support to families affected by YSCD. CRY promotes and develops heart screening programmes and funds medical research. CRY publishes and distributes medical information written by leading cardiologists for the general public. CRY funds specialist referral, screening and cardiac pathology services at leading UK hospitals.

CRY’s Vision


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

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Representatives

The role of a CRY Representative is to be an advocate for CRY and to have input in the development of CRY’s aims and initiatives in their designated area. All of our representatives are volunteers.

CRY at Parliament

This section of the website covers CRY’s efforts to engage with UK Government and Parliamentarians, and to raise awareness in Westminster of young sudden cardiac death. And information about the CRY APPG.

CRY Staff

CRY employs 38 people at their head office, 5 staff who work predominately outside of the office for our screening programme/logistical duties. CRY also employs cardiac physiologists on an ad hoc basis for our mobile screening programme. 

CRY's History

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CRY’s end of year message 2020

CRY’s Chief Executive Dr Steven Cox looks back over the past 12 months at what has been achieved with the incredible support from CRY families through this difficult year. A huge thank you to all of our supporters for your continued support, courage and commitment which inspires us all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URr0aN6XpnM&feature=youtu.be
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CRY scores a century with Hampshire cricket foundation as they team up to screen 100 young people a day

In the run up to Heart Month 2020, Hampshire Cricket Foundation [the aligned charity to Hampshire Cricket and the Ageas Bowl] came together with CRY to deliver free cardiac screening sessions for members of the local community at the Ageas Bowl. A team of CRY’s cardiac experts visited the home of Hampshire Cricket on January 25 and 26 to screen...
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Dr Steven Cox, responds to the latest (Dec 2019) recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee (NSC) relating to systematic population screening for cardiac conditions associated with young sudden cardiac death (YSCD)

“Just prior to Christmas Day, the UK National Screening Committee published its conclusion to the consultation reconfirming the UK NSC does not recommend systematic population screening for cardiac conditions associated with Sudden Cardiac Death in the young. No signs or symptoms “The first point to address is that, as a charity driven by a mission to prevent young sudden cardiac...
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Dr Steven Cox’s letter to Health Secretary Matt Hancock MP

Dr Steven Cox, CRY's CEO has today written to the Health Secretary Matt Hancock, urging him to make greater investments to areas of the NHS currently being 'propped up' by charity and volunteer section.
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CRY’s drop in session for MPs to pledge support for a National Strategy to Prevent Young Sudden Cardiac Death

50 MPs came to the charity’s first ever ‘drop in’ session, held at Portcullis House, hosted by long term supporter of CRY and Chair of its All-Party Parliamentary Group [APPG], Kevan Jones MP.  Kevan first became involved with CRY following the sudden death of the son of his friend, Jeff Morland. Levon was aged just 22 when he died from...
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CRY marks 50th screening in Wales with over 4,500 young people tested

On Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 October 2018 around 200 local young people will be screened by CRY thanks to a large donation awarded by Councillor Doug Williams (Glyncoch Ward) generated through fundraising during his year as Mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taf. Around £14,000 was generously donated to CRY from Cllr Williams – funding these two days at Cardiff Met...
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CRY International Medical Conference 2018

Just as CRY’s screening programme continues to grow around the UK, so too does our standing in the medical community worldwide. Every year our International Medical Conference is a terrific event, giving our doctors an opportunity to present their latest research and for us to connect with other leading experts. 2018 was no different. Professor Sanjay Sharma introduced the conference...
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Sudden Cardiac Death In Elite Footballers Higher Than Anticipated

• One in 50 players had a heart abnormality that needed ongoing monitoring • Almost three quarters of footballers diagnosed were able to return to play • The FA continues to provide vital insight into screening policy in sport and has invested more than £3.1 million into its screening programme After a heroic effort in Russia for England’s footballers this...
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Dr Stephen Cox writes about CRY milestones and #MPsupport4CRY

Politics Home, 5th July 2018 CRY Ceo Dr Stephen Cox writes about ongoing CRY initiative #MPSupportforCRY and news from the world health organisation: "This month marks a milestone in the history of CRY’s campaigning. On June 21, we revealed that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has finally released the new ICD 11 Code, acknowledging that when a young person dies of SADS...
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12-month elite athlete 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 English Institute of Sport (EIS)...
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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 the experts at the CRY...
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CRY Update Magazine 73

Read Update 73 here. CRY Update 73 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from May to August 2017. In June, CRY launched a new version of its main website. The site immediately saw the number of visitors double in the first month and has consistently recorded more visitors per month than before the new version launched, indicating...

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Cleeve Road, Leatherhead,
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