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CRY’s patrons do a great deal to raise awareness and help save young lives, both in the public eye and behind the scenes.

Rob Andrew MBE

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

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John Barrowman MBE

“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

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Jeremy Bates

“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

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Ben Brown

“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

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Clive Clarke

“I am pleased to have been asked to be a CRY patron. As a professional footballer I played for Stoke City FC for 9 years

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James Cracknell OBE

“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

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Nick Easter

“It is a privilege for me to support CRY as a Patron. In my current role as a Harlequins and England rugby player, I am

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Baroness Finlay of Llandaff

“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

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Simon Halliday

“I feel very privileged to be a Patron of CRY. The work of this charity is truly life changing and I genuinely feel that we

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Kathryn Harries

“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

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John Inverdale

“Howard English was a friend who was an amazing guy and an outstanding rugby player. The ultimate Bon Viveur. It was a truly shocking moment

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Phil Packer MBE

“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

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Rob Key

“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

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Pixie Lott

“I’ve become a patron of CRY as it affects so many young people and it’s crazy that a seemingly fit and young person can just

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Bill Neely

“Having seen the horror of a young life cut short at the end of a summer run, I’m committed to helping CRY and to raising

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Lawrence Okoye

“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

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Sir Steve Redgrave CBE

“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

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Andy Scott

“I am honoured to become a patron of CRY as Alison and the team were influential in my ability to come to terms with being

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Roger Taylor MBE

“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

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Professor Gaetano Thiene

“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

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Gregor Townsend MBE

“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

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Andrew Triggs-Hodge MBE

“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

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David Walliams

“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.

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Matt Wells

“I chose CRY as my charity of choice for two reasons. Firstly, a close friend’s brother recently passed away with cardiac symptoms and secondly I

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Ray Wilkins MBE

  “I am very pleased to have been asked to become a Patron of CRY. I am aware of young people dying suddenly whilst playing

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Sir Clive Woodward OBE

“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

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Jonny Evans

“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.

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Michael Hoey

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

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Pat Jennings OBE KSG

“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

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Gary Longwell

“The Northern Ireland sports community has become acutely aware of Sudden Death Syndrome in the past two years following the tragic and untimely deaths of

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Graeme McDowell MBE

“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

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Andrew Trimble

“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

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Sir Ian Botham OBE

“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

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Tom James MBE

“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

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Alison Waters

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

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Joe Root

“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

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Lee Mears

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

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Jack Clifford

“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

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Vincent Regan

“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

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Emily Maitlis

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

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