On Sunday the 31st July Alistair Palmer took part in the Ironman UK Triathlon in memory of his older brother Gregory. “Gregory died suddenly aged 21 in 2003 during his final year at Aston University. It will never be possible to know exactly why he died as the tests, two post-mortems and genetic testing could not
Almost a year ago my big brother Luke died from an unknown heart condition. He was the best brother ever he loved me and took me places we were good friends. It was the worst day ever, but when we found out about CRY my Mum, Dad and I wanted to do something to help others
An evening in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young has raised £2345 for the Craig Salmon Memorial Fund. The Catwalk & Canapes Fashion Show organised by Janette Prince, daughter Katie and Helen Walker featured fashion and accessories for the stylish lady from Bonita of Tutbury. A complimentary glass of wine, canapés and a grand raffle
On the 26th June 2011 friends and family held a memorial party with an auction in the memory of James Love-Smith who passed away suddenly from aortic stenosis (faulty heart valve) on the 27th June 2009, at the age of 16. “The memorial party was held in the ‘Bell by the green’ pub, we would like
We [Central Hub Logistics] ran a charity football match on Sunday 26th June 2011 to raise money for CRY in memory of Matt Gadsby. As a company we are supporting this charity for the year in the hope that eventually after all our events we will be able to hold a screening day. We raised a
WHOOPEE!!! Another successful “Coffee Morning at McGlynn’s” – so-called although it tends to stretch into afternoon tea and then, for the staff, fish and chips for supper after the excitement has died down. A very big thank-you to all who attended and supported CRY, we raised a massive £744.30. The tea table boasted the old favourites
On Monday 6th June 2011 Dave and Peter Carney took part in a Coast to Coast cycle in memory of Dave’s son Jake (see picture below). They raised a wonderful £3,633.50 from the ride. “it was a truly great experience, which was both emotional and a fantastic achievement for us, seeing that neither of us had
After having completed the Great London Swim last year, I swore that I would not do any more open-water swimming again – ever! So I am rather surprised to find myself having done both the Great North Swim and the Great London Swim this year. I swam to raise money for CRY, in memory of my
Congratulations and thank you to the 15 CRY runners who took part in the BUPA London 10,000 on Bank Holiday Monday, May 30th 2011. The weather held out for us, creating a sunny day with a superb atmosphere. The first CRY runner to cross the finish line was Stephen John Busby, celebrating his 50th Birthday wearing
Andy Smith completed his 5 day cycle in Peru riding from the Sacred Valley to deep into the jungle and has raised £3,355.77 for Cardiac Risk in the Young. After taking into account the event costs, this means that Andy raised £1,713.77 for the charity. “It was the best and most difficult experience of my life