Thank you and congratulations to the 27 CRY cyclists who took part in the first ever Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 on Sunday 4th August 2013. The sun was out for most of the day, along with a lovely cooling breeze, which we are sure all of the cyclists appreciated throughout the ride. The atmosphere was just incredible
On the 4th of August 2013, my husband John and I took part in the first RideLondon-Surrey 100 mile challenge, to raise money for CRY in memory of Chloe Waddell. Chloe lived in Manchester with her family, attended Altrincham Grammar School and was a talented swimmer – competing in the national team and taking part in
After months of training I took part in the UK Ironman 2013 race on Sunday! The day started at 3am for the meagre amount of my breakfast that the nerves allowed me to eat. Then it was off to the start line. After checking my bike tyre pressure and making sure all my nutrition and spares
On Saturday 3rd August a group of clients from Hoops Health & Fitness embarked on the gruelling challenge of completing the 3 peaks in 24 hours. They completed it and raised a wonderful £2,800 for CRY. “A group of 16 clients from Hoops Health & Fitness completed the 3 peaks of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and
When my friend Aashi died suddenly of a heart attack earlier this year, I really wanted to do something to stop this happening to other people. I have done a few walks before, so I thought I would try something even longer to fundraise for CRY. I decided to walk 26 miles – a marathon –
Newton Regis residents, friends and family gathered on a sunny August afternoon to enjoy a day of fun and friendship. Thanks to the generosity of visitors, £330 was raised for CRY in memory of Matt Gadsby, loved and missed by all.
“On Friday the 2nd August 2013 Garstang Fc held their annual “Dave Quinney Memorial Golf Day” which was well supported with 32 teams of four entering. Whilst the day is a fund raising event for the football club it is also a chance to remember Dave Quinney a former Garstang Fc player who sadly passed away
The rugby and hockey teams from Royal Grammar School Guildford toured Hong Kong and New Zealand in August 2013. CRY were chosen as the tour charity and raised a wonderful £3,505.02. “63 boys and 8 staff from RGS Guildford travelled to Hong Kong and New Zealand in August 2013 on a joint hockey and rugby tour.
At one of our mobile screening sessions, Katie Webb was screened and found to have Wolfe-Parkinson-Syndrome (WPW). Katie has since had treatment for this condition and wanted to do something for CRY in memory of Adam. At the beginning of the football season last year, Katie said that she would cycle from the ground of the team
My sister’s 40th birthday party was held at Southport Yacht Club on 27th July, in aid of CRY. It was a great, fun night with lots of dancing and just under £1,000 was made on the night for CRY. Katie gave a short speech about the work of CRY and – as you can see from