On Sunday 17th September I took part in my biggest running challenge to date in memory of Michael McCullough. After 16 weeks tough training, race day weather was perfect on this mostly flat course, I thoroughly enjoyed it and even more so once I had crossed the finishing line! I would highly recommend anyone to take on
We did it but it was so hard and hilly (next time I’ll be running and flat one). Natalie Bird
A photo of Daisy with Humpty Dumpty which we entered into our churches scarecrow competition recently – she collected £10 from friends and family who liked her entry which, as you can guess, yours truly did most of! There is also a cheque for £208 on its way from recent market stalls and we have now
On Sunday 10th September Laura, who is a work colleague of Joe’s dad, took on the gruelling challenge of completing the Great North Run, which was a staggering 13.1 miles. This was a massive challenge for her, even more so that she broke 2 of her toes 2 weeks before the race. But, she still managed
On 6th August 2017 the Michael Fisher Memorial Trophy was contested at the Dub Playing Fields in Belfast The day started out a little grey as the weather closed in with rain, wind and dark skies however we didn’t lose any enthusiasm for the day and had faith that the sun would shine through, and did
On 18 August 2017 representatives from North Dorset Rugby Football Club (NDRFC) hosted “Zumba to the MAX” a Charity Zumba event in memory of one of the clubs most loved first team captains (Max Biles) and in aid of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Rugby players, their partners and their children danced, pranced and strutted
On Sunday 20th August 2017 I went to Skydive Swansea to do my 12,000ft tandem skydive charity jump after seven months of planning and fundraising. The jump was one of THE best, most exhilarating moments of my life and I loved every second – including the 45 second freefall and initial 180mph speed! I chose to
I’ve always wanted to do something special for my brother Shaun and raise money for his memorial fund and also to raise awareness. I recently had my baby boy, Blake, and wish my brother was here to meet him. It was a lovely feeling to be up in the sky floating down thinking this is the
CRY are pleased to announce 10 brand new Christmas card designs for 2017! The new designs by Elle Media Group depict a selection of festive scenes. Making a return will be a selection of our 2016 cards which proved incredibly popular last year with over 5,000 packs sold, raising over £18,500 for CRY’s core funding initiatives.
My skydiving event for Cardiac Risk in the Young took place on the sunny (and thankfully, windless!) morning of 7th June, after being postponed the week prior. You have to match the weather to your skydive and my skydive was supposed to be on 30th April, however that day the wind in the upper atmosphere was gale