29th June 2010 Hundreds of young students from South West London are making a splash this week in a bid to raise awareness and vital funds for CRY. Students at Ernest Bevin College in Tooting are using National Sports Week to launch a series of “swimathons” for CRY. As part of this week long fundraising and
Foresters Heathrow Branch supported CRY by manning stalls at both Ashford-on-the-Map on 6th June and Bedfont & Feltham Carnival on 12th June. The weather on both days was very warm which brought many people out. The stalls consisted of a Hook-a-Fish, Pick-a-Lolly and Rebound – all at a modest charge for the children to enjoy. Also
This two act musical was written by Malcolm Henty and his granddaughter Bethany Wood. It was performed over three nights by the cast of ACT2 and their friends in Axmouth Village Hall to raise money for CRY in memory of a young mum Ali Ostler from the village and Malcolm’s niece Natalie, who both died of
"Blazin' Saddles" – Land's End to John O'Groats bike ride 29th May – 4th June 2010 From sponsorship for our Land's End to John O'Groats bike ride, Paul Winspear and I have pulled together over £4,500 (including Gift Aid) for CRY. We were part of a group of six riders – "Blazin' Saddles" – raising money
CRY corporate supporters, Calor Gas, kindly organised a Parliamentary reception for CRY to raise awareness within Westminster of CRY’s work. The reception took place on Tuesday 8th June in the Jubilee Room. This was not long after the General Election, and all current MPs were invited. The reception was sponsored by Vince Cable MP, Roger Gale
In memory of our son James (see picture below right), his Dad Brendan, big brothers Sean, Batman (aka Brendan) and his totally batty aunt Geraldine took part in a sponsored Skydive to raise much needed funds for CRY. As well as cash donations from family, friends, co-workers and community we raised over £4000. Sean and Geraldine
Book sale in memory of Tom Clabburn May 2010 A book sale organised by Claire Prosser, Tom’s mum, in May 2010 raised more than £750 for Tom’s fund within CRY. We’d particularly like to thank Munson’s coffee shop of Ealing for hosting the event. The picture below shows, left to right, Gina Bentley, Vicky Pearson, Claire
Congratulations and thank you to the 19 CRY runners who took part in this event on Bank Holiday Monday, May 31st 2010. Among the CRY entrants were those running as part of corporate teams from Calor Gas and Enrich. The first CRY runner to cross the finish line was Peter Commane, who finished in an incredible
Hartpury College Fundraising May 2010 Students from the National Diploma in Football at Hartpury College have raised over £400 for the charity CRY – Cardiac Risk In the Young. Throughout the month of May, as part of an 'Organising Events' module within their National Diploma, students from the second year of the course have planned and
This year the Fayre celebrated its Silver Jubilee and CRY was chosen as the charity to be supported. The Banstead May Fayre started in 1985 as a small village Fayre which is a wonderful English tradition. It has grown into a large parade and annual fundraiser. The event is organised by the Banstead Village May Queen