Former English rugby union footballer “Following the sad and sudden death of Scott Donkin whilst playing mini rugby in our region, the charity was brought

“I’m pleased to offer my support to this truly worthy organisation. That so many healthy young people die from this silent syndrome is tragic. CRY

“It gives me great pleasure to be a Patron of CRY. Cardiomyopathy is a genuine risk to sportsmen and women worldwide and it is essential

“Cardiac Risk in the Young has a place in my heart because too many people are being taken from us in the prime of their

“I am delighted to have become a patron of CRY to help raise awareness of this condition and the work CRY are doing to combat

“CRY has had a huge impact in raising awareness of young sudden cardiac death with coroners, working to provide essential support services for those that

“Like many of you, I’ve read about fit, young people dying without warning because of an undiagnosed heart condition. As a mother of two, I’ve

“This year I was invited to start CRY’s 3rd Bridges Walk in London. I was very fortunate to spend the day talking to the remarkable

“I am privileged to have become a patron of CRY. I have been very fortunate to enjoy a career playing cricket, however a close friend

“I have a strong affinity with CRY after a 16 year-old school friend of mine died suddenly.  If you are fit and healthy the only

“I am pleased to be a patron of CRY having had first hand experience of the impact of such a death. Robert Hayley was my

“I have supported a number of CRY events and am very pleased to become a Patron. CRY does outstanding work in identifying young people who

“The fight against sudden death in the young can be won only through prevention and to this aim the collaboration with families of sudden death

“In 2006, rugby mourned the loss of Irish flanker John McCall who died in the opening match of the U19 World Cup in Durban. I

“CRY used to be an organisation that I thought would only touch a few people and that I would be lucky enough not to be

“I am very pleased to have become a patron of CRY. The charity does amazing work in raising awareness of cardiac risk in the young.

Ray Wilkins (1956 – 2018) Ray Wilkins quote when he became a patron of CRY. “I am very pleased to have been asked to become

“CRY’s outstanding work leading the field in addressing young sudden cardiac death is to be applauded. The fast track services they now offer, including funding

“I am pleased to be able to support CRY as a Patron. Young people need to look after themselves and understand more about their health.

“I am honoured to become a Patron of CRY and look forward to supporting the CRY screening clinics in Northern Ireland.”

“I am honoured to be asked to become a patron for CRY Northern Ireland. It is a fantastic charity and setting up this clinic for

“I would encourage everyone to get screened, whether you are involved in sport or not. I am honoured to be a Patron of CRY and

“I firmly believe that all young people should attend cardiac screening whether they are involved in sport or not. It is important to know that

“I am delighted to accept the position of Honorary President of CRY’s Centre of Sports Cardiology – the first dedicated Sports Cardiology Unit in the

“I became a CRY Patron following my own treatment and from finding out the very positive effects that the charity has. Raising awareness of these

“It was following the tragic death of Harry Faulkner – aged 18 when he died suddenly whilst playing squash – that I became aware of

“I am delighted and honoured to have become a CRY patron as I have been aware of CRY since my friend, Alex Reid, died suddenly

Lee is a former English rugby union footballer, who played hooker at Bath and for England and had 42 England caps during his 16 year

“I’m very honoured to be a patron for the charity CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young. The work they do is amazing, and so

“I became involved with CRY after the Fell Family contacted me telling me about the tragic loss of their son Josh and what happens to

“If this can help save just one young life it’s worth doing. I am happy to be involved.”